New Aquarium -- Advice Needed :-)

[xblade]

Don't let their name fool ya...They are cichlids and can be rather nippy.

[Wingin It]

Originally Posted by xblade

Don't let their name fool ya...They are cichlids and can be rather nippy.

Nippy and territorial like any other cichlid. Mine are hunting my Shell Dwellers right now

[Bugsy]

In my many years in this hobby I have found the higher the temp the more active the fish become. A temp between 78-79 is perfect for your fish. I have Discus and most die hard Discus breeders keep their tanks in the higher 80's. Not me, I keep mine at 78.

You should notice a difference with a lower temp plus like mentioned 3's a crowd and one will definatley get picked on. If you can buy 2 more the same size it will spread out the agression better.