I have a adult Fire Mouth who will be relocated to a 55 gallon tonight with a Alligator Gar(they grew up together and are not aggressive towards each other). I also have a baby Fire Mouth(about 3/4 to an inch). Will they be ok together, and I am planing an putting up to 7 African Cichlids with them. What do you think about it?
@1992pattrow hi, has the baby firemouth and gar been together? Id be very careful about the small size of that baby with them. As far as the A.Cichlids go, I have heard from many that it is not a good idea to mix South American and African Cichlids together. They just dont do well. IMO I would go with either the SA cichlids or the A. Cichlids, but not both. Tho the A. Cichlids are fantastic fish, their PH needs are totally different. Best of luck with them. :-)
Depends on how many firemouths u have in that 40g tank. I found that they were not really aggressive with other fish and u may be ok with the pair of Gouramis. But again, depends on how many firemouths u plan on keeping. I think you can get away with 2 of them plus the Gourami's but others may have more suggestions for u. good luck. :-)
that was just what i was planning.only one,or two firemouths.ive been told they wont harm the other fish if they are already there,i mean if the firemouths are the last to arrive.may be its not a bad idea.btw,if i put two of them,the domminant will only pursue the weak,and that way it wont harm the other fish,am i right??
I found that my firemouths were pretty tame, not at all aggressive to my other fish. Of course, big fish eats little fish rule still applies. There is always the dominant fish, but hopefully ur 2 firemouths will get along well enough that 1 is not injured or stressed out so much that u loose it. Just make sure to have plenty of hiding places such as plants rocks..etc that will help break up the view and give them places to hide out if need be. good luck
please get that firemouth out of there, he has the same as you but his jd owns his fm. his fm ha\as wounds and cuts, wil proly die and infect the jd. dont make the same mistake. get a tank divider.
@LGSKnicks88 hi, thanks for the concern. This video was posted almost two years ago. I no longer have the Fm's and just rehomed both JD's. Sorry to hear of your trouble with the FM and JD's they r both great fish.
i have to in my tank right now but im gonna take my dempseys back cas they get 10 inches and i dont want them that big..sucks cas they are prettier too
yes, but like the other side they need to all be added when babies. Never introduce a new fish to an established tank. I have 2 jack, 1 green, 2 red devils, 1 oscar, and 2 bala sharks in a tank, and an african zebra. All babies when put in now they are nearly fully grown and dont really care about eachother sicne they established there own territory. I introduced a severum and blackbelt about a month back, they are no longer living.
Hey nice fish! I remember when mine were that small. The Jacks are aggressive but I think the Firemouths are more aggressive when they get older. In about the middle of my video you'll see my firemouth nip at the male Jacks tail. He constantly fights with the female- (lip lock) but no blood shed. Nice tank too by the way :-}
my fire mouth is more like 3 1/2 inches now and i moved him into a tank that is 10 gallons is that okky my fire mouth layed eggs where they fertile because i don't have a male
I think there needs to be a male to put sperm on the eggs once they are laid, but I'm not sure. For a 3 inch fish a 10 gallon is OK, especially since they don't swim too fast. However his territory will take up most of the tank so you will have compatibility problems. See my new vid once it gets put on; that will show you what will happen.
what do you think? i have 2 firemouths 2 convicts and a chocholate pleco (they dont grow as big as reg. plecos) in a 55 gallon. the pleco is 4in. and the firemouths and convicts are 2.5in.
im not worried about it now because of their size, but do you think that i will have to upgrade my tank? or will they do ok for life?
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i hope it dies.
i just bot a tank today filled it up with water. then i threw my fish in with out declorinating the water. theyer still alive and its been almost 15hrs.
make sure you create more cave areas for your fish. they need a place to hide when they get picked on or they will get stressed and die. other than that beautiful set up.
I have a adult Fire Mouth who will be relocated to a 55 gallon tonight with a Alligator Gar(they grew up together and are not aggressive towards each other). I also have a baby Fire Mouth(about 3/4 to an inch). Will they be ok together, and I am planing an putting up to 7 African Cichlids with them. What do you think about it?
1992pattrow 1 year ago
@1992pattrow hi, has the baby firemouth and gar been together? Id be very careful about the small size of that baby with them. As far as the A.Cichlids go, I have heard from many that it is not a good idea to mix South American and African Cichlids together. They just dont do well. IMO I would go with either the SA cichlids or the A. Cichlids, but not both. Tho the A. Cichlids are fantastic fish, their PH needs are totally different. Best of luck with them. :-)
capekate 1 year ago
So do you think I could get one regular JD and one firemouth in a 55 gallon tank? Thanks if you respond.
ShankYou88 1 year ago
it`s possible but you must have a great filtration system, and do a 25-50% water change at least once a week.
Rob10321 1 year ago
JD NIGGA
bostonred915 2 years ago
due to the firemouths` vids im watching,i supose they cannot live in a 40 gal tank with a pair of blue gouramis,can they??
yomonstruo 2 years ago
Depends on how many firemouths u have in that 40g tank. I found that they were not really aggressive with other fish and u may be ok with the pair of Gouramis. But again, depends on how many firemouths u plan on keeping. I think you can get away with 2 of them plus the Gourami's but others may have more suggestions for u. good luck. :-)
capekate 2 years ago
that was just what i was planning.only one,or two firemouths.ive been told they wont harm the other fish if they are already there,i mean if the firemouths are the last to arrive.may be its not a bad idea.btw,if i put two of them,the domminant will only pursue the weak,and that way it wont harm the other fish,am i right??
yomonstruo 2 years ago
I found that my firemouths were pretty tame, not at all aggressive to my other fish. Of course, big fish eats little fish rule still applies. There is always the dominant fish, but hopefully ur 2 firemouths will get along well enough that 1 is not injured or stressed out so much that u loose it. Just make sure to have plenty of hiding places such as plants rocks..etc that will help break up the view and give them places to hide out if need be. good luck
capekate 2 years ago
@capekate firemouths go great with alot of fish. ive had my firemouth grow up with my red oscar and they get along great
havik121 1 year ago
please get that firemouth out of there, he has the same as you but his jd owns his fm. his fm ha\as wounds and cuts, wil proly die and infect the jd. dont make the same mistake. get a tank divider.
LGSKnicks88 2 years ago
@LGSKnicks88 hi, thanks for the concern. This video was posted almost two years ago. I no longer have the Fm's and just rehomed both JD's. Sorry to hear of your trouble with the FM and JD's they r both great fish.
capekate 2 years ago
i have to in my tank right now but im gonna take my dempseys back cas they get 10 inches and i dont want them that big..sucks cas they are prettier too
finalman25 2 years ago
Beautiful tank
biglhot75 2 years ago
Do you think i could keep a fire mouth with a green terror in a 55 gallon?
duckman4you 2 years ago
if the GT is a grown up no if the Fm is a baby hell no is there both baby's then yes
DKkrazy5 2 years ago
I have my 6 inch JD with 2 baby texans and a baby FM in a similar sized tank, all happy as larry.
willieturnip 2 years ago
yes, but like the other side they need to all be added when babies. Never introduce a new fish to an established tank. I have 2 jack, 1 green, 2 red devils, 1 oscar, and 2 bala sharks in a tank, and an african zebra. All babies when put in now they are nearly fully grown and dont really care about eachother sicne they established there own territory. I introduced a severum and blackbelt about a month back, they are no longer living.
eatingleg4peanut 2 years ago 2
you could give it a try if your gt is nice but offer hiding places to the fire mouth just incase like places where the gt cant go.
dragownz 2 years ago
no problem
Guitar5525 2 years ago
Hey nice fish! I remember when mine were that small. The Jacks are aggressive but I think the Firemouths are more aggressive when they get older. In about the middle of my video you'll see my firemouth nip at the male Jacks tail. He constantly fights with the female- (lip lock) but no blood shed. Nice tank too by the way :-}
3fitzgrld 2 years ago
could i have 2 firemouths, 2 convicts, and a jd in a 55 gallon for life?
it has good filtration and i do 25% water changes weekly.
cichlidkeeper89 2 years ago
yes and you better also have good water quality too
itshimkevinkim 2 years ago
is it ok if my fire mouth that is only 2 inch live in a five gallon tank alone is this suitable
bakergreen5 2 years ago
for now that is ok but If you want him to grow to full size, grow quick, and have tank mates, you need a bigger tank
PSNjizzcake 2 years ago
my fire mouth is more like 3 1/2 inches now and i moved him into a tank that is 10 gallons is that okky my fire mouth layed eggs where they fertile because i don't have a male
bakergreen5 2 years ago
I think there needs to be a male to put sperm on the eggs once they are laid, but I'm not sure. For a 3 inch fish a 10 gallon is OK, especially since they don't swim too fast. However his territory will take up most of the tank so you will have compatibility problems. See my new vid once it gets put on; that will show you what will happen.
PSNjizzcake 2 years ago
what do you think? i have 2 firemouths 2 convicts and a chocholate pleco (they dont grow as big as reg. plecos) in a 55 gallon. the pleco is 4in. and the firemouths and convicts are 2.5in.
im not worried about it now because of their size, but do you think that i will have to upgrade my tank? or will they do ok for life?
cichlidkeeper89 2 years ago
that will be fine mate.
YidArmyForLyf 2 years ago
that will work just fine
stevespates 2 years ago
my fire mouth is 2 inchs and it wont eat... HELP
IXxFIREMOUTHxXI 3 years ago
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i hope it dies.
i just bot a tank today filled it up with water. then i threw my fish in with out declorinating the water. theyer still alive and its been almost 15hrs.
defensorfortis2009 2 years ago
WOW!!! why would you do that????
metalfish24 2 years ago
kid ur fuckin retarted.
WOW!!! why would ou do that????
u need to grow a pair and get laid.
defensorfortis2009 2 years ago
jeez no need to get all pissy.....
metalfish24 2 years ago
I used to have a firemouth and JD that were the best of friends! Even when the JD was almost twice the size of the firemouth!
kcb2978 3 years ago
make sure you create more cave areas for your fish. they need a place to hide when they get picked on or they will get stressed and die. other than that beautiful set up.
29cichlid 3 years ago
Very nice Kate! See on fishlore over the weekend!
Sopwithcamel101 3 years ago
I too have the jack dempsey, but I will be getting the firemouth cichlids soon :)
masterofelements1884 3 years ago