Despite their reputation for aggression, there are many cichlids that can — and sometimes should — be kept in mixed community situations. These include the various dwarf cichlids, medium-size acaras and eartheaters, and some of the smaller cichlasomines, as well as most African rift lake species.
For smaller species, the community tank is the antidote to natural shyness. The strategy is known as "dither," and is simple in conception and execution. By providing peaceful, schooling species, such as tetras, that are rarely intimidated, cichlids will become less shy. Dither fish species should be selected with an eye to the size of the cichlids they will live with and the conditions being offered.
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*wants a dwarf flag*
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"I have two of these wonderful Cichlids, they are peaceful except when I feed, then they can get a little nippy. They are in a
community tank with 4 Clown Loaches and 2 Bala Sharks and 1 Albino Ruby Shark."
"These are wonderful fish and get along mostly with all fish of the same size as them. My 2 males often fight over my one female. But other then that, these fish are excellent first fish for anyone."
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