Depends on numbers, tank size and other tank mates, but I wouldn't expect any out-of-the-ordinary problems.

Not speaking from experience though.

kevin

 

Depends on numbers, tank size and other tank mates, but I wouldn't expect any out-of-the-ordinary problems.

Not speaking from experience though.

I'm in the same boat. They look very different and are not related. Shouldn't be a problem. 75 gallon tank or more is probably the best bet.

 

this is for a std 55gallon..

How about Acei's, hongi's and P. Flavus. Would the acei's and flavus cross breed?

 

Although some Pseudotropheus species are very dissimilar, the sp. "acei" and flavus aren't.

I would say you would have a pretty high chance of male flavus cross breeding with the less aggressive female acei.

Are you looking for a yellow striped mbuna?

kevin

 

I'm just looking for some variations and color to go along with the Hongi's...

still unsure what to pair them up with... Although Acei's + another species seems like it would be the best bet.

Originally i was going to go with acei ngara, but thought the color was a little drab... I've had chailosi previously but moved and after getting the hongi, thought the chailosi would be too similiar to keep..

I'm open to all suggestions!

(background)
bought some fry that were labeled CYNO AFRA's and they ended up as Hongi's, or at least most of them currently are, some are still a little small that i can't tell yet.

 

Aceis are a nice mbuna but can get to 7 inches, making a 55 a little cramped for them.

There are lots of things you could mix with hongi in a 55, but I'd think you might want some attractive females with your other choices since the hongi females are a bit drab.

What about Metriaclima sp. "Msobo" for a little blue and a lot of yellow with Pseudotropheus socolofi for some nice blues and blacks?

kevin

 

how about cyno likoma + hongis?

 

how about cyno likoma + hongis?

Too similar IMO. Especially since females of both are drab.

If you are going to try a combination of blue barred mbuna, you want opposite ends of the spectrum, like cynotilapia sp hara (very light blue, almost white w/very few, skinny black bars) and Demasoni (very dark blue and lots of black).