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Discussion in 'Saltwater Fish Forum' started by Anonymous, Jun 16, 2009.

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  1. Anonymous

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    Can anyone tell me if they have any issues with adding
    Mono's,Scats and giraffes to an established tank of
    3 Blue Dolphins
    8 Yellow Labs
    8 cherry Zebra's
    2 Jakes ( Peacocks)
    3-VC-10
    6 Jewels
    1 spotted Cat
    3 Mainganos
    And a whole pile of Lab and Zebra Fry( 1/2" to 1")
     
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  2. Anthony

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    What are the scientific names of the fish ? I've never heard anything called mono's, scats and giraffes.
     
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  3. Anonymous

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    Monodactylus argenteus ,
    Scatophagus argus,
    Nimbochromis (Haplochromis) venustus,
     
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  4. Anthony

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    Well Monodactylus argenteus required a higher salinity as it grows so no, he cannot be placed in a freshwater tank, not for long anyway.

    Scatophagus argus are also brackish/saltwater fish.

    Nimbochromis venustus get to be about 10.5".

    What size is this tank ?
     
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  5. Anonymous

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    We have a 160 gal tank that is 1 tsp salt per gallon....
     
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  6. Anthony

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    Why do you have salt in the water ?! Cichlids are NOT saltwater fish, or even brackish. They need pure freshwater.
     
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  7. Anonymous

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    Because it was recomended.... Its really not an issue as my population has tripled and i have had only 2 deaths.... How long have you been doing this?
     
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  8. Anthony

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    It is an issue when you're adding salt to a tank when you shouldn't be.

    How long have I been doing what ?
     
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  9. YellowCichlid

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    African cichlids should not have salt in their water!!!!!
     
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    Well since the tank has been running for a few years and they breed and dont die i guess i can disagree.. so back to my question does anyone have expierience with Mono's or Scats in their tank....
     
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  11. Anthony

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    You can NOT place those fish in your tank, PERIOD. They are saltwater/brackish fish, NOT freshwater. I cannot stress this enough. You can disagree all you want but the facts do not lie. African cichlids should not have salt in their tank, that's why they are freshwater fish and not brackish or saltwater.


    Assuming your "how long have you been doing this" question meant how long I've been keeping fish... I've been in the fish hobby for a good 15+ years.
     
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  12. YellowCichlid

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    As you were told above the fish can not be put into your tank because they are not freshwater fish like Africans!
     
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  13. Anonymous

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    LOl... ok then... have you ever had a tank with a mono or scat in it?
     
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  14. YellowCichlid

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    Years ago I did and it wasn't a freshwater tank
     
    YellowCichlid, Jun 17, 2009
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  15. Anonymous

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    Ok then..... Thanks... enjoy the day!
     
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  16. Anonymous

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    Got this response form another longtime fishkeeper... who happens to sell primarily cichlids....

    sure
    alot of people put brackish in with malawi cichlids

    salt level is not as important as pH
    (must be above 7.2 for Monos and Scats
    ...and Malawis of course)

    I don't have any brackish for you 'tho
     
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  17. YellowCichlid

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    Your welcome and you also
     
    YellowCichlid, Jun 17, 2009
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    sounds to me like your info came from your seller
    Hence the I don't have any brackish for you remark

    You really should listen to what others are telling you here...they are not telling you it for no reason...they are trying to give you accurate advice that will be beneficial for what's in the tank. This forum wasn't created to RUIN fish activists tanks...it was created to HELP others.

    The ones giving you advice on the topic are very knowledgeable and I trust them...which says a lot!
     
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  19. Anthony

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    WRONG. Malawi Cichlids are NOT brackish water fish. I don't know how many of us here have to tell you this. Yes you have a small amount of salt in your tank, which is why it hasn't killed anything but it's still not something you should be adding to the tank. Salinity is just as important as pH when you're wanting to add freshwater fish to saltwater tanks and saltwater fish to freshwater tanks.
     
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    Are you referring to Aquarium salt? I also keep Malawi Cichlids and have never heard of putting salt in the tank. I would strongly advise against it.
     
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