Rainbow Cichlids - Are They Really That Peaceful?

[NSP]

Hi everyone!

I'm putting some thought into adding a pair of Rainbow Cichlids to my
tank.

25 gallons

2 Mollies
2 Guppies
1 Betta
1 Pleco (don't criticize the Pleco, please)
2 Bolivian Rams

From what I have read, they have been sucessfully combined with
guppies before, and are supposed to be among the most peaceful of
Cichlids.

Howevever, I have my doubts - and I was wondering if some readers
could share their experiences.

Regards,
Neil

[NetMax]

"NSP" > wrote in message
om...
> Hi everyone!
>
> I'm putting some thought into adding a pair of Rainbow Cichlids to my
> tank.
>
> 25 gallons
>
> 2 Mollies
> 2 Guppies
> 1 Betta
> 1 Pleco (don't criticize the Pleco, please)
> 2 Bolivian Rams
>
> From what I have read, they have been sucessfully combined with
> guppies before, and are supposed to be among the most peaceful of
> Cichlids.
>
> Howevever, I have my doubts - and I was wondering if some readers
> could share their experiences.
>
> Regards,
> Neil

Rainbow cichlid, as in Herotilapia Multispinosa? Nice disposition in a
package which is bigger than a Ram, and smaller than a Convict. Once
they get spawning, their cichlid behaviour is typical. Your other fish
would be at some risk, but it might work for a while. A lot depends on
their spawning site location, amount of aquascaping, etc. As an
experiment, sure, but have another aquarium handy if things get a bit
rowdy ;~) JMO

NetMax