Top 10 Most "Peaceful" Cichlids

[@CichlidBros]

Hi all! In the video, I briefly mention a few things you can do to avoid aggression with cichlids. If you're having trouble with aggression issues, I would check out the video below. Thanks for watching! kzbin.info/www/bejne/j3-ykqZ8e9-indk

[@dharamsingh5381]

Can king kong parrot fish live with other peaceful cichlid comfortably like Severum, neon blue acara or geophagus cichlid or will it have any issues. Please tell as I am willing to buy one.

[@Don-md4df]

Facts I own a few 6 males and had 8 females. only 1 male and 2 females died because I forgot to turn on the filter after a water change

[@jokervienna6433]

I really like the introduction - "all cichlids can be agressive". To that, I would like to add that aggression level can vary even within the same species. I definitely agree with the rams and the keyhole being "peaceful", but I am sceptic around N. multifasciatus. They have even attacked my hands and also fully grown frontosa. But ok, they don´t follow up, they just protect their space. Some other peaceful cichlids (for being cichlids) are Apistogramma borelli and Laetacara curviceps. They usually also only defend their space and seldom go crazy. They also both have small mouths and can not be considered as fish eaters. Last but not least: no fish have ever read the books or watched any video on how they should behave. Even with good recommendations and intentions, one might end up with a "peaceful" cichlid that is batshit crazy.

[@CichlidBros]

Agreed

[@noodlefpv8040]

Great video guys! I keep a lot of the fish you talked about in a "less aggressive" large south/central American cichlid tank.. I have a festivum and he is super docile as well. I work at a large fish store and they have worked extremely well with sevrums acaras firemouths ect

[@dmoore0079]

One peaceful SA dwarf that often gets overlooked are the Laetacara - especially Curviceps and Dorsigera. They're a great substitute for the Bolivian Ram, and do fantastic with small tetras.

[@fatguyonthc]

My curviceps tried to kill the third wheel and at the moment are harassing a baby jag although it’s able to hold its own. They’re a handful when they pair up.

[@audrameyer9558]

I loved this! I have Severum, Electric Blue Acara, Apistos, Rams and Bolivian Rams all in the same tank together.....lol. I love them all and have never had any issues with aggression. I make sure there are lots of places for them to hide and provide lots of line of sight breaks

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks, Audra! Sounds like a great tank 👍🏻

[@samanthabose7306]

How big is your tank! I have been hoping for this comment 😁 because it's exactly what I want minus the severum.

[@audrameyer9558]

@Samantha Bose Hi 👋 Things have changed a little in the past few months. The apistos have been rehomed. I felt they would do better together elsewhere so they could breed and the fry survive. The rest are still doing great and in a 55 gallon. 😊

[@peekaboo9976]

I use apistos as bait fish for catfish

[@audrameyer9558]

@@peekaboo9976 That is kind of a bummer as apistos are fantastic beauties. But everything needs to eat I guess 🤷‍♀️

[@thefish4856]

You missed Oscars I am gust kidding

[@ericdavison2125]

Thank you. I agree with you about angels. I found they stressed my community tanks. I have to admit presently, due to a tank burst, I have 3 Bolivian rams,an adult EB acara and his younger sister! 50g tank with,,,, Ember,bloodfin,black neon ,gold tetras, mountain minnows harlequins glass fish and debate catfish! All good.

[@briancole1950]

A few others that could have made the list or honorable mention are Kribensis, Geophagus daemon, Festivum and Aequidens Metae.

[@joakimdjerv4488]

Thanks😊 I have Electric blue acaras,Keyhole ciklids and Kongo tetras together in my 350 liters tank.And it works very well. Greetings from Sweden🐟

[@CichlidBros]

Sounds like a great setup!

[@TerryLestrange]

Sounds cool ! I had Congo tétras and dwarf rainbowfish they would school together. I never expected it to happen. It's awesome.

[@paultandberg3948]

Surprised Kribs (kribensis) weren't mentioned. In my experience, they are great community tank cichlids. They from close pair bonds, are excellent parents, and go about their business without terrorizing their neighbors... plus they are a pretty fish. (merge the blue and Bolivian rams into one spot and slip in the kribs ;) )

[@CichlidBros]

A great addition to the list!

[@paultandberg3948]

Love your videos, guys. Informative, helpful, and fun. (I just wanted to give Kribs a "shout out")

[@beamerandmercedesthebully3111]

I think i have a gangsta krib… hes a jerk😂

[@devonpage7746]

I agree

[@budiawan1784]

Electric blue acara versus blue acara, What difference between them? I love blue accent in my tanks

[@CichlidBros]

Fairly similar across the board. Just a color difference as the blue acara is more brown/tan/grey in the body, while electric blue acaras are bright blue throughout

[@sazabi888]

Honestly, from experience I've never had any issues of anything from a keyhole and consider them for sure absolutely peaceful. Mine have lived with corydoras for a long while, they don't mind them or any other fish in there. Rather, they get along with everything there including the botias and oddly enough they like the gourami (Samurai gourami, dwarf) like there's no fin nipping or anything and they've shared the tank for more than a year without any issues, so I wouldn't say they're "peaceful", but actually peaceful. And I've kept over 30 keyholes with a few 55+ tanks all having them.

[@matthewzito6130]

Kribs?

[@ForgotteMemories101]

I got a Red Spotted Severum in a community tank with bloodfin tetras, EBAs, burmese upside down catfish, and SAEs. He's literally the most peaceful fish I've ever had. Such a sweet fish. He comes up to the glass when I'm holding my 8 month old daughter and she loves him.

[@liadshiran]

Great video! I also love my EBA. I would also recommend Blood Parrots as peaceful (not to mention how intelligent and personable they are)

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you, and great mention!

[@jasonmaceyko1902]

I'd stay away from the Convict Parrot Cichlids.... they are instigators !! My Blood Parrot Cichlid is very low key in comparison.

[@guerrarsenal]

Great vid! Love to see the EB Acara on the list.

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@clarep06]

I have a keyhole , he is the most peaceful shy fish, in with neon tetras, albino Cory's, rummy noses and 2 torpedoes. He is my favourite, so I was happy to see they are no.1 on your list

[@aryanverma9430]

Bro i have two small polar Parrots,should i keep them with blood red parrot or severum or blue acara. Plz help

[@vigilante9259]

I also in a similar situation, did you find any answers?

[@Shaden0040]

Love Keyhole Cicjlids. They rarely if ever show aggression towards each other, let alone to other species even when breed.

[@CichlidBros]

Agreed! Awesome to keep

[@Dan-TylerMusic]

I had 4 keyholes all male who all got super aggressive out of the blue and chased my rainbow cichlid everywhere.

[@MelissaAnne100]

I’ve got 2 German blues, one Bolivian and one acara and my Bolivian is a monster 😅

[@CichlidBros]

Very nice

[@caseyruegsegger282]

Great video. You’ve talked me into adding an Electric Blue Acara to my 125. My addition to the list would be the Uaru. Their transformation from juvenile to adult alone is amazing.

[@CichlidBros]

Awesome! Great addition too 👍🏻

[@larryhannah5854]

How about chocolate chiclids for peaceful?Mine are with geophagus and bother nobody...graceful and change colors from lifght to dark patch brown and green..my fave!!!

[@CichlidBros]

Most of the time they are peaceful, especially if you have an appropriate tank size!

[@amymandeville8342]

Frontosa are my number one favorite fish. Mine were definitely gentle giants. My tied for second place are Rams (all of them) and Yellow Labs. I'm glad you kept your list short, because there are so many fantastic chiclids!

[@janellechew6193]

They are so beautiful scared as they need such a huge tank

[@dhammaboy1203]

Surprisingly I had a killer Frontosa that took out 3 peacocks - and not small ones either - but yeah that’s unusual and they are one of the best fish IMO! If there is a next time illl just do a Frontosa only tank!

[@vigilante9259]

Hey so a question, so yellow lab, electric blue acara, golden severum, oscar. Can I put these fishes together in a tank?

[@kristinadunn5018]

I'm frustrated,my water got cloudy I've done water change,changed filters,put water clarifier meh!! Need help anyone?

[@jeromehorn7333]

Great list. Only surprise to me that wasn't on the list is the kribensis. They can get a little feisty when they have fry though. Also, the mutli is my favorite cichlid; I have a colony in a 75. Started with 10 mostly juvenile fish March of 2020 and now around 50.

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! That’s a good one

[@DavidJHarrisonEssex]

Hello from 🇬🇧 . Very interesting. What size does #6 get to? You nention the nax size of some but not all. Would have been nice if you had. Is it fair to say ALL Rams could have been in this list? If not, why? Thanks

[@timw.8225]

Kribensis

[@Funsun39]

I bought two electric blue acara. The bonus is one happened to be male and the other one is female..They are really enjoying each other. I have them in a 55. I have a question. What fish can I put in with them? I'm looking for something with red or yellow that would really go well with the eba. I was thinking rummy nose but really want something with a bit more color..Any suggestions would be appreciated..

[@auntonera1xtattoo]

I have masked Julie in one tank with snails & shrimp Other tank has koi guppy, swordtail & mutt guppy, along with snails & shrimp Could I put them all together ?

[@brendalore3039]

I’m so confused. I love the cichlids very much. I want to add maybe 5 different species to my tank but not sure which 5 would work together. I also have silver dollars and a couple school fish. Thanks if you can help

[@Shaden0040]

You forgot the Festivum or Flag Cichlida surface dwelling triangular shaped fish similar to an angelfish but with one strip from eye to tail running paralell to its back. These guys go great with jeyhole cichlids, discus, angelfish, and med sized tetras and corydoras catfish.

[@CichlidBros]

Great options for sure!

[@Silentdeath1194]

I have a 55 with a 1 kribensis 6 rainbowfish 5 cherry barbs 10 skirt tetras and 4 pearl gouramis could I add a blue acara

[@justinrvarga7236]

great video. you guys have me thinking ablout a few blue acaras :)

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks - i'd definitely recommend!

[@Cp6uja81]

I came here for the cichlids, but I have to say: Troy's hot. :)

[@1stsampan]

Pelmatochromis Kribensis, I think.

[@matthewzito6130]

You should do a video of the 10 Best Cichlids for Planted Tanks.

[@CichlidBros]

On the list to do soon!

[@amirmonfared8972]

Wooow thats cichlid so beautiful.

[@jrgptr935]

Hallo! Haben diese Fische keine wissenschaftlichen Namen, unter denen man in der Literatur nachschlagen kann? Populärnamen sind ja ganz schön, helfen aber leider überhaupt nicht. Der des Microgeophagus ramirezi wurde übrigens mit Deutscher Blaubock wiedergegeben - heißt er im Englischen wirklich so?

[@rpliegos]

I am surprised you included Mbunas, my Yellow Labs are pretty aggressive, even dominating my albino zebras. I would have included Discus and Angelfish in the list, those are pretty mellow compared to most other cichlids. You know if Festivums are still around? they used to be common 30 years ago and nowadays are non-existent. Those were pretty chill fish too and schooled very well with Angelfish

[@dhammaboy1203]

Yeah I think these are always rough guides only. I had a 3-4 month old Rusty Cichlid that started slaughtering every other juv while in my quarantine & a single yellow cichlid that dominated my full grown peacocks! Luck of the draw huh!?

[@affordableaquariumservices1663]

This was exactly what I was searching for peaceful cichlids you guys nailed it thank you

[@CichlidBros]

Glad it was helpful!

[@djcmission]

I have been able to keep kribensis with other fish. I'm planning a tank with with kribensis and congo tetras, well planted with mostly val.

[@WorldAquariumSingapore]

cheers thks for this video

[@pilchard8741]

How about the butterfly cichlid?

[@terrymoore4685]

Hey Troy nice to see you my friend (Terry Moore formerly beyond the reef) The most peaceful cichlid I know of is the checkerboard cichlids they can even go in with nano shrimp also cichlasoma sajica are pretty peaceful also great video little brother.

[@CichlidBros]

Hey Terry, hope all is well! Missed seeing you at BTR lately. Definitely good additions to the list. Sajica have been on my list to keep for awhile now!

[@sipandtrip320]

can someone ID the fish on the left at 12:10 for me?

[@CichlidBros]

Geophagus sveni

[@natedawg9006]

Apistograma always aggressive towards my other fish

[@drewsta005]

Have Dwarf Flag Cichlids in with my small angel and they are super chill and colorful. Have had struggles with “peaceful” cichlids, but have loved these guys and my angels. Great list though. Love rams

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks, Douglas! Flag cichlids are a good addition for sure

[@paulkruger491]

I have 10 parrot fish. Peaceful. 9 out of 10 lol.

[@aaronvaught7532]

Loved my keyhole, EBA and opal apistos. All of them get along. Trying to add a Ram, but have a hard time finding a good source. Got one from a LFS that had ick. Outside of that all these suggestions are really great. Maybe I’ll try a Bolivian instead of the German blue.

[@Rileymoore36]

So you’re tellin me pike cichlids didn’t make the list?!😂 been looking for “top” fish to go with my bichirs and cats. I’m leaning the most towards severums to be safe. Love parachromis but don’t want to roll the dice that hard lol

[@CichlidBros]

Severums would be great

[@cynthianorman2931]

What about large fish to go with Severums?

[@sotasaito6445]

What is the cichlid on the right side of the keyhole cichlid that has a single black line on its body at 10:07?

[@punana4]

Keyhole cichlids look so boring and dull 😪 the blue acara i woul love to have one day

[@asterixalan4267]

are balloon rams considered as peaceful fish?

[@Anonymous11Jj]

if I dont have sand will they still breed? I have a bare bottom

[@brendalore3039]

Also I have a tropical freshwater tank

[@nick.u182]

Keyhole cichlids are just amazing. I kept 4 in a community planted tank and they did great. I also had two Rams and they just got along fine. These little guys have a great temperament and playful nature.

[@optimusdadimus1251]

I have an electric blue ram and a triple red Apistogramma ( both males) in a fluval 18 and they love it. I hand feed them dried worms and flakes. Amazing fish

[@paulkindervater842]

Mouth brooding Severum ???

[@markh.williamsauthor7286]

I have a 110 gallon with 2 gold/red spot severum, a green severum, 2 electric blue acara, and 2 rainbow cichlids. I also have a 47 with 2 german blue rams and 2 bolivian rams. Love that many of my fish are on this list.

[@CichlidBros]

Sounds like an awesome tank! Thanks for watching

[@anthonyarena9020]

Will cichlids eat mollys and platys??

[@samlee2944]

Hello, what's the fish in the top right corner of the thumbnail? Thank you :)

[@CichlidBros]

The keyhole cichlid

[@krzysztofkopaczewski4319]

Another excellent video. Just can’t wait for a list of the 10 most aggressive ones 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼

[@CichlidBros]

You read our minds! Probably will be our next top 10!

[@krzysztofkopaczewski4319]

@@CichlidBros Cannot wait 👍🏼

[@miguel2002mc]

Thank you to explaining about a nice fish 🐠

[@makiarn777]

I have a mouth brooder Severum, green, turquoise, gold red spot, gold, and red shoulder and orange shoulder, iniridae, and red tiger curare. My green one is a bad butt! My keyholes are very peaceful, so are rainbow cichlids. My heckelii is a peaceful one as well.

[@coolwater411]

How peaceful is your rainbow cichlid?

[@allanschumacher9406]

Any opinion on the T-Bar cichlid?

[@paulkruger491]

Great looking fish 🐠 🐠. All of them.

[@nickolasmcconnell2790]

How aggressive can they be

[@nickolasmcconnell2790]

What does the orange dot fish do to anther fish

[@turtlerouge3092]

What about the honey gourami,

[@salvolondon]

I never got why in English you call the mikrogeophagus Ramirezi “German blue “ram …. I mean why German ?

[@tinadoyle3803]

Would apistos go well with Bolivan rams ? In a 65g tank. Tia

[@CichlidBros]

Yep 👍🏻

[@shane6295]

Great video! How are electric blue acara’s in schools? Is the male/female ratio still a concern? Thanks!

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! They usually do well if there are more females than males

[@4loveoffish]

Mine has been the bully in my community tank that’s 72,gallons .

[@andremagalhaes8152]

Genus Krobia: Krobia xinguensis from Brazil. Very peaceful and beatiful cichlid! Peixe bem legal aqui do Brasil!

[@CichlidBros]

That’s a good one!

[@spartacus9311]

Would the electric blue acara be ok living with a bunch of rummy nosed tetras? And would the Bolivian and German blue ram be ok living with neon tetras ? Thanks for the video !

[@emmanuelsdad1688]

Frontosa should be on the list

[@giberainshepsky]

1000 likes on this vid

[@darrendarwin3846]

Can a 3 cm red jewel be kept with an 8 cm Bolivian ram?

[@CichlidBros]

Jewel might be too aggressive

[@malcolmcampbell1968]

i have T-bar cichlid he seems really calm.

[@varanidguy]

German blue rams and discus would probably be the best cichlids for community tanks, imo, if they didn't prefer being in such high temperature water. People tend to keep them between 82 and 86 degrees which is just too high for most other fish's comfort levels.

[@dermotkelly4077]

Good show. I am thinking of getting a 6 foot x 3 foot tank . I have decided to get 1 severum , one convict , one blue acara , one firemouth , one female salvini , one t bar , these will be all male with the exception of the female salvini. Plenty of rocks and caves to avoid aggresion. What do you think?

[@CichlidBros]

Sounds like a great set up. The only one I'd keep an eye on is the Salvini. They can get very aggressive as they mature, but the tank size should help mitigate most of those concerns.

[@MrLoaded21]

My fav is the apisto! Just picked one up to add to my planted tank

[@tracyhoneycomb1377]

I looove my keyholes, they are the most precious little things! My Bolivian Ram is a tyrant, so I put him in the community tank with my gold red spot Severum, electric blue acara, blood parrots, huge blue angelfish, ect, and he has no fear whatsoever, tries to run off the bigger fish. Lucky for him, I seem to have the nicest, most chill cichlids ever, so they pay his antics no mind lol They don't even bother the elderly Harlequin Rasboras I "retired" into that tank or a baby eating guppy mama!

[@alekkoomanoff7281]

Cyprichromis & Paracyprichromis, the sardine cichlids, are probably the most peaceful cichlids around. There are several other Tanganyikans that have peaceful dispositions. Nannacara anomala is an easy dwarf pretty SA that should be kept more. Most West African are analogous to apistos. Domestic angels kept at 75°F. are pretty peaceful. I love EBAs but they can get boisterous behind mating activities. Geophagus are a peaceful and beautiful group. Really want to try G.sveni. Vieja breidhori and Amitlania nanolutea are two peaceful CAs.

[@natcontractors]

Great video, I have a couple of threadfin acara's (heckelii), and they are very peaceful, much more peaceful than the krib I have. Thanks for the video

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks for watching!

[@Variedbattles]

I have a bolivian ram, 2 electric blue acaras and a severum in my cichlid community and are actually almost the most aggressive ones😭 and this is a tank with parrot cichlids and a jack dempsey and my bolivian ram will charge the larger fishes tails and push them on the side

[@opethmike]

These guys are my dads.

[@aishanirmala4835]

Hi there, i'm a beginner in chiclids. My fish tank is small (35x35x21 = more or less 21 lt). How many chiclids i should keep in my tank? And what kind of chiclids that i can put together in it? Tq. By the way, i love your chiclids collection!! :)

[@dharamsingh5381]

Can king kong parrot fish live with other peaceful cichlid comfortably like Severum, neon blue acara or geophagus cichlid or will it have any issues. Please tell as I am willing to buy one.

[@alyshasocie6120]

Is it okay to only have one apistogramma in a community tank? I have a 29 and I’m going to have neon tetras and guppies but, and I know this might sound silly, I don’t want him to be lonely. Should I get a female too?

[@CichlidBros]

Should be fine solo!

[@alyshasocie6120]

@@CichlidBros thank you! 🙏 😊

[@DKsBlog]

why you people used plastic plants in the tank?

[@CichlidBros]

Not gonna waste money on live plants when most cichlids destroy them

[@refoy5]

Troy, do you think you could throw an Oscar in your 150 and it would get along fine with the other fish in it?

[@stevemiller8239]

Definitely needed this. Thanks!!

[@cuwterthanu8087]

can you keep two female cichlids in the same tank??

[@CichlidBros]

Yep usually

[@giberainshepsky]

I have 45 gallon

[@Calilasseia]

The one you missed ... Anomalochromis thomasi. This is possibly THE best Cichlid for a beginner, as it's an outright pacifist compared even to some of the Apistogramma species. Lovely colours, and easy to breed too. I would recommend this one above ALL of the others in your list.

[@zemunusrcu3805]

Your videos are the best. Greetings from Serbia.

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@CHAISOICY]

I’m Gonna post a short video that displays discus, electric blue acara, angelfish, geophagus, German blue ram, and firemouth cichlid to show that it can be done just at a certain circumstance 🤷‍♂️

[@makiarn777]

What about yellow acaras and krobia xinguensis?

[@VandammegamingYTbutedits]

Hi i want to know whice fish the best under 30 g

[@CichlidBros]

Apistogramma, kribensis, or shell dwellers