Fish selection -advice needed

[Larry]

What dwarf cichlids could I add to my 26g tank? I have two keyholes,
a yellow lab(getting along just fine) a few serpae tetras, rasporas
and cory's.

I have tried blue rams(they're gorgeous) but they are way out of my
league right now as far as experience required to keep them
alive.(lost 3)

Would like to get two more of something.

TIA



Larry

[Elaine T]

Larry wrote:
> What dwarf cichlids could I add to my 26g tank? I have two keyholes,
> a yellow lab(getting along just fine) a few serpae tetras, rasporas
> and cory's.
>
> I have tried blue rams(they're gorgeous) but they are way out of my
> league right now as far as experience required to keep them
> alive.(lost 3)
>
> Would like to get two more of something.
>
> TIA
>
>
>
> Larry
>
I'd go with Microgeophagus altispinosa (Bolivian rams) if you can find
them. They're not as colorful as blue rams, but still a very attractive
fish - I like them better in many ways. They have subtle red coloring
on the edges of the fins that has always appealed to me. They are much
hardier than their blue ram cousins, will like your soft water, and be
peaceful like your other fish.

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