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Loricarids
1. Catfish - Loricariidae
Provide hiding places amongst rocks, roots, and wood. WATER: Loricarids can
2. Biotope -- South American Blackwater Creek
Pimelodids and Loricarids were abundant as were silver hatchetfish, Severum, and
3. Cyprinds - Rasboras
...schooling fish. SC: Rasboras, Coolie Loaches, Corydoras, Loricarids,
4. Characins - Lebiasinidae
SC: Tetras, Corydoras, Loricarids, Killifish, Apistogramma. ... Does well in a community
5. Others - Mastacembelidae
SC: Large Gouramis, Knifefish, Giant Danios, large Loaches, Loricarids, Eartheaters,
6. Catfish - Pimelodidae
SC: Cichlasoma, large Loricarids, large characins, other large fish FOOD: Large
7. Cichlids - Eartheaters
Suitable tank mates for smaller eartheaters include catfish (Loricarids, Corydoras,
8. Cichlids - South American Others 2
SC: Cichlasomines, Pimelodids, Loricarids, Pacus, Piranha, Silver Dollars, Arawana.
9. Cichlids - Apistogramma
DwarfCichlids can also be combined with small catfish like Corydoras and Loricarids.
10. Cyprinds - Barbs
SC: Danios, Gouramis, Loaches, Doradids, Loricarids, Epalzeorhynchus. ... SC: Danios,
11. Cichlids - Acaras
SC: Aequidens can be combined with large, robust species including catfish (Loricarids,
12. Cyprinds - Danios
...and Colisa species. SC: Gouramis, Barbs, Danios, Bala Shark, Loaches,
13. Others - Knifefish
SC: Eartheaters, Pacu, Arowana, Leporinus, Anostomus , Acaras, Cichlasomines,
14. Livebearers - Poeciliidae
...hides amongplants. SC: Cichlasomines species, large Xiphophorus sp (over
15. Characins - Curimatidae
...on the species, possible tank mates may include such South American catfish as Armored
16. Cichlids - South American Others
SC: Catfish (Loricarids, Pimelodids, Doradids), characins (Silver Dollars, Leporinus,
17. Others - Osteoglossidae
SC: Astronotus, Anostomus, Cichlasomines, Loricarids, Colossoma, Leporinus, Mylossoma,
18. Cichlids - Angelfish
SC: Catfish (Armored, Pimelodids, Doradids, Loricarids), characins (Headstanders,
19. Zebra Pleco | Hypancistrus zebra
...pattern. SIZE: To 3.5" (9 cm) SS: Loricarids L98 and L173 are thought to
20. Labyrinth Fish - Belontiidae
Do not combine with aggressive or fin-nipping fish. SC: Tetras, Danios,
21. Pike Livebearer | Belonesox belizanus
A shy fish that at first hides among plants. SC: Cichlasomines species, large
22. Cupid Cichlid | Biotodoma cupido
SC: Tetras, Headstanders, larger hatchetfish, Loricarids, Pimelodus, Armored catfish,
23. Biotope Aquariums
Vallisneria FISH: Oscars, Acaras, Eartheaters, Angelfish, Headstanders, Piranhas,
24. Loaches - Botiinae
...eight. SC: Barbus, Colisa, Trichogaster, Corydoras, tetras, Headstanders,
25. Characins - Ctenoluciidae
...cichlids. SC: South American Cichlids (possibly large Angels and Waroo),
26. Characins - Serrasalminae
SC: Other "Silver Dollars" (see "Remarks"), Loricarids, Pimelodids, South
27. Cichlasoma Cichlids
...male. SC: Cichlasomines, other South American cichlids, Loricarids, Pimelodids,
28. Killifish - Aplocheilinae
SC: Aphyosemion, hatchetfish, pencilfish, Corydoras, Loricarids Trichopsis, Pangio,
29. Cichlids - African Others
SC: Hemichromis, Steatocranus, Tilapia, Synodontis, Polypterus, Distichodus,
30. Characins - Characinae
SC: Pimelodids, large Loricarids, Pacus, Piranhas, Silver Dollars, Arawana FOOD:
31. Fish Anatomy
Some bottom-dwelling fish, especially the Loricarids, have a suction-cup like mouth
32. South American Blackwater Biotope Aquarium Setup
Sword plants, Heteranthera, Ceratophyllum, Vallisneria, Cabomba FISH: Discus, Angelfish,
33. Cyprinds
This species will not harm plants. SC: Gouramis, Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, Loaches,
34. Killifish
Such fish include South American tetras, hatchetfish, pencilfish, Corydoras, and
35. Others - Channidae
SC: Loricarids, Pimelodids, Synodontis, Clariidae Catfish; Giant Danios, larger
36. Cichlids - Discus, Waroo
...compete. SC: Catfish (Loricarids, Corydoras ), characins (tetras, hatchetfish,
37. Rainbowfish - Melanotaeniinae
...poorly. Combine with peaceful, small to large companions. SC: Other
38. Killifish - Cyprinodontidae
SC: Livebearers, Loricarids, Corydoras , minnows. FOOD: Flake; live; insect
39. Characins - Gasteropelecidae
SC: Apistogramma,Corydoras, Angelfish, Discus, Waroo, tetras, Loricarids, smallDoradids,
40. Labyrinth Fish - Osphronemidae
...peaceful fish. SC: Leporinus, Anostomus, Botia, Helostoma , Silver Dollars,
41. Labyrinth Fish - Helostomatidae
SC: Barbs, larger Danios, tetras, Corydoras , Botia , Livebearers, Angelfish, Loricarids
42. Central American Rocky Lake Biotope Aquarium Setup
In the aquarium, live plants will be destroyed by the cichlids. FISH:
43. Central American River Biotope Aquarium Setup
FISH: River Cichlasomines, Livebearers, Astyanax, Loricarids, Pimelodids I suggest
44. Rainbowfish - Pseudomugilinae
SC: Corydoras, Loricarids, tetras, hatchetfish, dwarf Rainbowfish FOOD: Live; insect
45. Others - Badidae
SC: Barbs, Rasboras, Danios, Colisa, Corydoras, Hemigrammus, Hyphessobrycon, Loricarids,
46. Central American Cichlids - Overview
SC: Cichlasomines can be combined with each other, along with large, robust
47. Siluridae or Old-world Catfish Family
...species. SC: Tetras, Gouramis, barbs, danios, Corydoras, Loricarids, Loaches,
48. Loaches - Cobitinae
SC: Tetras, Danios, Barbs, Rasboras, Gouramis, Corydoras, Loricarids, Angelfish,
49. Characins - Acestrorhynchus sp. photos
SC: Pimelodids, large Loricarids, Pacus, Piranhas, Silver Dollars, Arawana FOOD:
50. Flowerhorn (Hualorhan, Luohan) profile
...killed. SC: Other large sturdy fish. Cichlasomines, South American cichlids,
51. Others - Mormyridae
...small species. SC: Haplochromis,Synodontis, Cichlasoma, Tilapia, Pimelodids,
52. Silver-tipped Tetra | Hasemania nana
Keep in groups of at least 4 individuals. SC: Colisa, Corydoras, Apistogramma, tetras,
53. Banded Gourami | Colisa fasciata
This fish may be timid during acclimation. SC: Other Colisa species, Corydoras ,
54. Thick-lipped Gourami | Colisa labiosa
SC: Other Colisa species, Corydoras , barbs, Trichogaster , Loaches, Loricarids
55. Golden Dwarf Cichlid | Nannacara anomala
This fish can be combined with small fish of the upper swimming levels.
56. Altum Angelfish | Pterophyllum scalare
SC: Catfish (Armored, Pimelodids, Doradids, Loricarids), characins (Headstanders,
57. Badis | Badis badis
SC: Barbs, Rasboras, Danios, Colisa, Corydoras, Hemigrammus, Hyphessobrycon, Loricarids,
58. Cherry Barb | Puntius titteya
Will sometimes become nervous around other active fish. SC: Gouramis, Loaches,
59. Siamese Fighting Fish | Betta splendens
SC: Colisa species, Corydoras, Trichopsis, small schooling fish, Pangio, Loricarids
60. Dwarf Rasbora | Rasbora maculata
...other small species. SC: Rasboras, Coolie Loaches, Corydoras, Loricarids,
61. Dwarf Croaking Gourami | Trichopsis pumila
SC: Tetras, Corydoras, Colisa, Trichopsis, Pangio, Loricarids FOOD: Live; insect
62. Green Snakehead | Channa orientalis
SC: Loricarids, Pimelodids, Synodontis, Clariidae Catfish; Giant Danios, larger
63. Dwarf Loach | Botia sidthimunki
SC: Barbs, Danios, Rasboras, Gouramis, tetras, Hatchetfish, Loricarids, Corydoras,
64. Three-striped Pencilfish | Nannostomus eques
...of lower swimming levels. SC: Tetras, Corydoras, Loricarids, Killifish,
65. Splash Tetra | Copella arnoldi
...pairs or schools. Does well in a community tank. SC: Tetras, Corydoras,
66. Zebra Danio | Brachydanio rerio
The Zebra Danio forms pairs, and will often not spawn with different partners. SC:
67. Rosy Barb | Puntius conchonius
...tank. Adults may nibble fine or soft leafed plants. SC: Danios, Gouramis,
68. Scissortail | Rasbora trilineata
SC: Danios, Barbs, Gouramis, Loaches, Corydoras, Loricarids, tetras, Apistogramma ,
69. Boehlk's Penguin Fish | Thayeria boehlkei
SC: Tetras, Hatchetfish, Corydoras, Apistogramma, Discus, Loricarids, gouramis FOOD:
70. Severum | Heros severus
SC: Catfish (Armored, Pimelodids, Loricarids, Doradids), Cichlids (Angelfish, Festivum,
71. Blue Emperor Tetra | Inpaichthys kerri
Keep this fish in a small school. SC: Tetras, Corydoras, Apistogramma, Loricarids,
72. Short-finned Molly | Poecilia sphenops
Best to keep one male to several females. SC: Xiphophorus, Poecilia, Corydoras,
73. Peacock Bass | Cichla ocellaris
Pairs form nuclear families. SC: Arawana, larger Cichlasomines, Crenicichla,
74. Clown Loach | Botia macracanthus
Clown Loaches are nocturnal and shy when first introduced, but soon become friendly
75. Tiger Barb | Puntius tetrazona
...them. A large tank helps reduce this aggressiveness. SC: Danios, Gouramis,
76. Festivum | Mesonauta festivus
SC: Catfish (Armored, Pimelodids, Doradids, Loricarids), characins (Headstanders,
77. Clown Tilapia | Tilapia joka
Pairs form monogamous bonds and later patriarch/matriarch families. SC: Hemichromis,
78. Honey Dwarf Gourami | Colisa sota
Males become aggressive when defending their brood at spawning times. SC: Colisa ,
79. Salvini | "Cichlasoma" (Nandopsis) salvini
...much. SC: Cichlasomines, other South American cichlids, Loricarids, Pimelodids,
80. Firemouth Cichlid | "Cichlasoma" (Thorichthys) meeki
...parents. SC: Cichlasomines, other South American cichlids, Loricarids,
81. Hyphessobrycon | Hyphessobrycon
...size. SC: Tetras, Corydoras, Apistogramma, Loricarids, Discus, Gouramis.
82. Hemigrammus | Hemigrammus
SC: Small tetras, Corydoras, Loricarids, Apistogramma, Discus, Gouramis.
83. Blue Acara | "Aequidens" pulcher
SC: Pimelodids, Loricarids, Doradids, “Cichlasoma,� Severum, other Acaras, larger
84. Clown Knifefish | Chitala ornata
SC: Arowana, Bichir, Oscar, Cichlasomines, Pimelodids, Loricarids, Asian Catfish,
85. Bucktoothed Tetra | Exodon paradoxus
SC: Larger characins, Loricarids, Pimelodids, Cichlasomines FOOD: Flake; pellet;
86. Red Terror | "Cichlasoma" festae
C. labiatum, C. managuense, C. octofasciatus, C. cyanoguttatus, ect), Crenicichla,
87. Clown Barb | Puntius everetti
Combine with similarly sized species. SC: Danios, Barbs, Gouramis, Loaches,
88. Agassiz's Dwarf Cichlid | Apistogramma agassizi
Males defend a large territory in which several females may guard their own brood.
89. Buffalohead | Steatocranus casuarius
SC: Tilapia, "Haplochromis," Hemichromis, Synodontis, Polypterus, Distichodus,
90. Dwarf Pike Cichlid | Crenicichla notophthalmus
Pairs form nuclear families and are excellent parents. SC: Cichlasomines,
91. Pearl Gourami - Trichogaster leerii
SC: Danios, Trichogaster, Corydoras, Botia, Angelfish, Barbs, Loricarids,
92. Croaking Gourami - Trichopsis vittatus
SC: Tetras, Corydoras , peaceful Barbs, small gouramis, Loaches, Loricarids FOOD:
93. African Arowana - Heterotis niloticus
...related cichlids, Xenomystus, Synodontis, Hemichromis, Cichlasoma, Astronotus,
94. Lemon Tetra | Hyphessobrycon pulchripinnis
Keep in groups of at least five fish. SC: Tetras, Corydoras, Apistogramma, Loricarids,
95. Striped Gar | Boulengerella lateristriga
...cichlids. SC: South American Cichlids (possibly large Angels and Waroo),
96. Convict Cichlid | "Cichlasoma" (Archocentrus) nigrofasciatum
...livebearers. SC: Cichlasomines, other South American cichlids, Loricarids,
97. Friedrichsthali | "Cichlasoma" (Nandopsis) friedrichsthalii
...families. SC: Cichlasomines, other South American cichlids, Loricarids,
98. Red-eyed Moe | Moenkhausia sanctaefilomenae
...a community tank. Keep this fish in groups. SC: Tetras, Corydoras, Apistogramma,
99. Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid | Apistogramma cacatuoides
...including the females. SC: Corydoras , tetras, pencilfish, hatchetfish,
100. Uaru | Uaru amphiacanthoides
SC: Catfish (Loricarids, Corydoras ), characins (tetras, hatchetfish, pencilfish),
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