I love my frontosa's , but the tank looks empty, what can I add that would be good for the frontosa's, nothing aggressive. I don't want the frontosa's to be in a corner because they are stress with the new fish, so what other fish can I introduce that would make the perfect tank?

how big are the fronts, are they wild caught?

CALVUS OR COMPS. Bouncy

All adult males of course. This way there will be no "snacks".

Also, how big is the tank?

How many Fronts?

they are 3 inches long, and I have 8 of them in a 6 foot tank 125 gallon. They are not wild. Calvus or comps?? We're do you get fish like that in Ontario??

thanks

Hmmmm You tell me,,I dont live in Ontario. Nanananaa

3" huh,,,the perfect size for adult Calvus or Comps. Good Job

Arent there a few sponsors on here from over there????

where do you live in ontario?
you can get a 4" wild calvus/comps for 40-50$.

WHAT

WC for 40-50$????????????
Thats cheap compared to the states. MINGIA,,,I'd have tons of 'em.

What do tank raised ones go for??????




Bouncy Cloud 9 I got this tingling feeling Chelsie's getting Calvus or Comps. Wooo hoo!!

Chelsie honey,,,,you'll love them.

I'm in Sudbury.....I will call my guy that sold me the Frontosa's, he may know where to guys those guys.......1 of each??

the clavus (white pearly) and (black pearly) are gourgeous fish, should I get 2 of each?

I can't find nothing on the other one (comp) what is the full name??

their full name is

Altolamprologus Compressicep
if you dont mind the risk of them hybridizing then you can go for any color you want

tank raised.. i dont know.
i can get 1.5inch ish guys for 10$

Bouncy Atta girl Chelsie,,,Calvus or Comps. Bouncy

If you plan on breeding them,,then you may want to try 1m/2f. Then again,,if so,,,you may be risking fry for snack with the Frontosa. Calvus and Comps are VERY good at protecting their fry,,but against "gentle" giants such as Fronts.,you may lose quite a few.

If it were me,,(as you said you have never had them before),,I would try to get just male Calvus in each color and maybe a few male Comps. 125 gal is a big tank and these altos take LONG to grow.

Your Frontosa are going to out grow these very fast and I think if you were to get pairs,,,which may be hard to do UNLESS you get them as adults.

HTH

Chelsie i am also in sudbury there are lots of people that you can get them from caugh me caugh........i can also set you up with a contact or two

Yes that would be nice, let me know yout contact Hi!

Bouncy Bouncy Wooo hoo!! Wooo hoo!! Bouncy Bouncy

Keep ME/US posted on what you decide Chelsie. Wooo hoo!!

pairs?
just males?

If you need any advice/suggesions please post away. I am sure you'll get quite a bit of help with these. We have a few members with alot of experiences with them. Tres Bien!


Good luck.

Adam: thanks for all the help. I will be getting the fish from the same guy who I purchase my frontosa's, I did not know that he add those fish.

I'm getting

4 yellow kasangulawe (comps) and 2 male moori's.

Can't wait Bouncy Bouncy Bouncy

Chelsie,,,,,,,did you get 'em and do you like them?

Any tank pics???????

It's been almost a month since this thread was opened,,,just wondering if you got what you wanted???


AP.

ya...............I did get the new gish, 6 comps and 2 moorii's, but they are always in corners. Hmmmm ................the only time that they are active is when I feed them frozen brime shrimps, so I know they are not sick. my tank is kind of boring...........I will post pics as soon as I can.......right now we are in the middle of renovation the kitchen.

You can always go out to eat,,,,the kitchen can wait. Giggly


If you can put up some pics of the tank, (close -ups too), we may be able to see why the fish are always in corners?? Maybe it's just that they are "new" to it and they need to adjust?

Are these the only fish in the tank or are there bigger ones in there as well???
Do you have alot of rock work or caves?

Keep us posted. With pics to. Tres Bien!


AP.

I also have my 8 frontosas, yes lots of rocks and caves, that is the problem, they can hide if they choose to. I took pics last night while they were eating, so it looks pretyy good, I will post them shortly. Eating out????? Drooly I love pizza and I'm trying to stop eating it, so no more eating out...............I'm also trying to quit smoking, I'm going to get the patch tommorow!!!!!!!...Yicks!!!!!!

Well good for you,(on quitting smoking). Tres Bien!

You should also post in 'Mrs." thread. 'The last 24 hours" about quitting smoking,,,you'll get some support from those guys as well.

Patiently awaiting pics. Drooly


AP.

Bravo, Chelsie! the Clap the Clap the Clap

here some new pics...Enjoy 3rd day no smoking, no barbucue chips no pizza............. Enjoying life....... Hmmmm

Could not get the comps, maybe next time............. Nanananaa

APII, i noticed you were saying that the female calvus/comp would potentially be eaten, i doubt it in the case of fronts, especially b/c these are not wild caught either. I have kept trios of calvus and comps in with my WC fronts without a problem. The males keep a good watch for the girls, and i have barnicles in the tank which they would tend to go in if chased.
Brad

BTW Congrats, nice tank! Chelsie

Nice looking fronts, Chelsea!

Hope you eventually get those pics of your comps!

Nice Fronts Chelsie. Tres Bien!

BUT,,, I am still waiting patiently for Comp pics. Nanananaa


Brad,,,either you misunderstood or I wrote it wrong???,,,I was speaking of the fry becoming a "snack if she were to try breeding them in the same tank. Tres Bien!


AP.

Edited same day,,,,,sorry Chelsie,,,,CONGRATS on the no smoking. Wiggle it just a little bit!

Albinapleco: What do you mean SNACK................?????? I know the comps are small but snack for who??????

3rd day smoke free...............................not easy tonight....................I'm eating apples and nibs..........................LOL

Gum will help :)
will keep you chewing for at least an hour.
do not chew over 6hours since the flavour will be all gone and all you can taste is
rubber.

just think of it like this
3day of free smoking, thats 4 more days until a week!
and how many packs of smoke can i smoke in a week?
____ packs! im saving ____$$
and ___$$ can go to my fish fund!

the blanks are the X.

WOW,,,I had to re-read this thread. I thought I was confused???? Nanananaa
This is what I meant for "snack". (from an earlier post)

If you plan on breeding them,,then you may want to try 1m/2f. Then again,,if so,,,you may be risking fry for snack with the Frontosa. Calvus and Comps are VERY good at protecting their fry,,but against "gentle" giants such as Fronts.,you may lose quite a few.

Talking about fry if you decide to get adults and breed. Tres Bien! :FAINTLY:

But I think you already have them small (juvie) right, idunno ,, so they'll be NO breeding for a while????

AP.


Still awaiting pic.

oh!!! that is what you mean................ Nanananaa
now I understand........................

take care

Chelsie honey,,,,it's been a while since we last spoke in this thread.

My patience is running low on pics of the Comps. On the Floor Laughing take that and that!

How are they now and are they more comfortable with their surroundings?

Waiting. Nanananaa

AP.

Your too funny!!! I've been busy with work and lots of training.............They are doing just great....Actually all the fish are well...................I'm very happy with the tank...................I need to get a new filter and you guys gave me lots of info and I need a new air pump, that is all for the oscars...............

the air pump is 4 years old still running but the air bubbles qare only coming out one side, I change the bars, but still doing the same thing. So I guess I need to get a new pump.

not the best pic, but you can see what they look like, they are very camera shy..... Giggly

this one is very pale, always alone, are teaming up with the morrii's.

Very nice Chelsie,,,the top Comp looks very healthy.

It took a while for them to get used to the tank and their mates huh?
But the Fronts are just as timid as them so there should be no problemms with them!!

The "pale" one,,,is that getting picked on by the other Comps? If so,,,it's possible the others are pairing off??????? And they are pushing that one out of their spawning group???? Bouncy OR,,,, It's just the less dominant male???

MORE PICS. Nanananaa

Thanks for sharing tho. Tres Bien!


AP.

OH,,,,BY THE WAY,,,IF YOU CLEAN THE CAMERAS LENSE,,,,YOU MAY GET CLEARER PICS. Nanananaa take that and that!

j/k

it has nothing to do with the lenses................... Grrrr I can't take good pictures..... Grrrr Grrrr Grrrr

Yes the comps are very shy, but when I feed frozen shimps, they are very active..........

Giggly

I am surprised that they even get shrimp with the Fronts in there?

How are they doing by the way? (the Fronts)

Any more pics?


AP.

Frontosa's are doing great, they get along witht eh moorii's and the comps. so far so good. thanks, sorry I did not answer sooner I was away to visit mom, she lives alone and is starting alzeimers', so I have to keep a close eye on her. But I'm back now!!! Nanananaa

Hmmmm ,,,,,,,

Well.............................

Did your camera break?

idunno

Impatiently awaiting more pics?

Nanananaa


AP.


It's nice that you are keeping mom company. Cloud 9

your to funny.......................give me a break, I will post later.............. Nanananaa

dawnie ,, :FAINTLY:

You see that,,,I've fallen out of my wheelchair waiting for you to post pics. Giggly On the Floor Laughing Nanananaa

OK,,,PATIENTLY WAITING.


ap.