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Cichlid Mixing

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Question
Can Lake Malawi and Lake Tanganyika cichlids share the same aquarium once they are all of the same size?

Answer
Hi Aldyn,
  Some people like to keep Malawi fish separate from Tanganyika fish because that is the way that they are in the wild.   Both like relatively alkaline water so they are compatible on that level.  Ultimately it is up to you.  

-- Ron
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