MSOBO DEEP, METRIACLIMA SP. "MSOBO" MAGUNGA with MOKOBE ISLAND, PUNDAMILIA NYEREREI

[Tpepe321]

Thinking about getting a breeding pair (1-2M 4-5F) of each of these species from Tampa bay cichlids, any idea of likelihood of success? Any chance for cross breeding? Potential problems?

 

[DJRansome]

I would not mix them, the nyererei is VERY aggressive...species tank.

Never two males, either species. I would do 4 females or more for 1 male msobo and 7 females or more for 1 male nyererei. I always keep Victorians in species tanks, the pure ones are just too rare and precious.

 

[Tpepe321]

I would not mix them, the nyererei is VERY aggressive...species tank.

Never two males, either species. I would do 4 females or more for 1 male msobo and 7 females or more for 1 male nyererei. I always keep Victorians in species tanks, the pure ones are just too rare and precious.

I did see conflicting opinions on m:f for msobo i will go 1m:5f to be safe..

How would a labeotropheus trewavasae colony hold up with the msobo?
Tampa bay has some OB marmalade cats which I would love a OB colony but his photos make them look not so great.

imperial tropical has some OB thumbi west that look nice.

Any OB suggestions with msobo?

I know jalo reefs are a common combo with msobo but looking for something else possibly

 

[DJRansome]

If you have a large enough tank, labeotropheus are fine with msobo. 1m:7f for the labeotropheus. Example if you have a 48x18 75G you shoot for 20 fish so either more females for each or add a 3rd species.