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bscman · 05-30-2007, 10:47 AM

In a 10gallon? Umm....fry?

You *could* do one of the following in a 10g:

Dwarf Julidochromis
Dwarf Neolamprologus (the "Brichardi-Type" or "fairy cichlids")

HOWEVER, I would still recommend at least a 20g...more room = more active = happier fish = happier owner!

I don't think I'd house any cichlids in anything less than a 29/30g, and even then I'd be sticking with the smaller species, like those mentioned above. A 30g will also open up the doors to a few more options.

Most would require at least a 55, with 75+ being a best choice...so stick with dwarf species in smaller tanks

05-30-2007, 10:47 AM	#2
bscman Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: NW Washington Age: 24 Posts: 163	In a 10gallon? Umm....fry? You could do one of the following in a 10g: Dwarf Julidochromis Dwarf Neolamprologus (the "Brichardi-Type" or "fairy cichlids") HOWEVER, I would still recommend at least a 20g...more room = more active = happier fish = happier owner! I don't think I'd house any cichlids in anything less than a 29/30g, and even then I'd be sticking with the smaller species, like those mentioned above. A 30g will also open up the doors to a few more options. Most would require at least a 55, with 75+ being a best choice...so stick with dwarf species in smaller tanks