starting a cichlid tank

TheAmazingfish · 09-15-2007, 03:24 PM

I am thinking of starting a cichlid tank. My tank will be a 10-14 gallons. Is this enough? If so what kind would be the best

BV77 · 09-15-2007, 04:00 PM

the only cichlids I can think of that would work is either neolamprologus brevis, a tanganyikan shell dweller. there are also other small shellies. but only one pair in a tank that small IMO....also you might get a pair of kribs ( pelvicachromis pulcher) but it's an either or deal, the kribs will get a bit big for a 10 gal, but they can work......I'd go with a pair of brevis

SBDTHUR · 09-15-2007, 05:24 PM

I think the cichlids you want are going to be the one's that can be kept in 55G+'s. The best tank you could buy would be a 75G. It would also give you the best variety.

TheAmazingfish · 09-15-2007, 08:03 PM

Don't have that much money just want something tell we start our Saltwater tank

Gourami Swami · 09-15-2007, 09:39 PM

In my opinion, if you have a 10-14 gallon tank, dont do cichlids. Everyone sees africans, or big pretty americans, and wants to do them, but they really do require a 55g+ tank. You should get a dwarf gourami or something, but skip the cichlids.

TheAmazingfish · 09-15-2007, 10:53 PM

I just want something besides goldfish. Them fish look pretty sweet. Any other fish that look cool just tell me please. I am hoping to have fihs and tank all set up by Friday. I will post pic

emc7 · 09-16-2007, 10:41 AM

You can keep a pair of dwarf tangnyikan shell dwellers in a 15 gallon but please don't buy any "assorted cichlids". Research the exact fish your thinking of getting.

TheAmazingfish · 09-16-2007, 07:58 PM

YA well lol funny thing instead of fish tank I preorder Halo 3

TheAmazingfish · 09-17-2007, 08:11 PM

So I got a gourami Today Him and my betta seem to get along but they each stay in a corner. So this week I am getting my 10. I love the gourami! I am going to have a tank of them and another fish. Now tell me if this is a good idea when i get it I am going to buy live plants and build a forest in the corner of the tank Purple Cabomba and some lillys. in the other corner some Golden Lloydiella. To much or what?

**JustOneMore20** · 09-17-2007, 10:01 PM

I hope you have alot of light for the Cabomba.

What kind of gourami did you get? What size tank are they in?

TheAmazingfish · 09-18-2007, 05:47 AM

He is blue i forget the name. Also right now I only have one and he is a baby and in a 1 gallon as of now by Thursday plan on having a 10 gallon for them. What ,kind of lighting should i have

**JustOneMore20** · 09-18-2007, 04:50 PM

I wouldn't have less than 40 watts over the tank. Its a high light plant....with that much light, you'll need some type of co2 injection and need to dose fertilizers.

Get a larger tank as soon as you can...1g isn't near big enough.

TheAmazingfish · 09-18-2007, 04:52 PM

Ya this thursday lol hoping to go 20 if i can

darkfalz · 09-28-2007, 03:41 AM

40 gallons minimum.

09-15-2007, 03:24 PM	#1
TheAmazingfish Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 11	starting a cichlid tank I am thinking of starting a cichlid tank. My tank will be a 10-14 gallons. Is this enough? If so what kind would be the best

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09-15-2007, 09:39 PM	#5
Gourami Swami Supreme Dictator For Life Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Somewhere out Yonder... Posts: 1,106	In my opinion, if you have a 10-14 gallon tank, dont do cichlids. Everyone sees africans, or big pretty americans, and wants to do them, but they really do require a 55g+ tank. You should get a dwarf gourami or something, but skip the cichlids. __________________

09-17-2007, 10:01 PM	#10
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,582	I hope you have alot of light for the Cabomba. What kind of gourami did you get? What size tank are they in? __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

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TheAmazingfish Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 11	He is blue i forget the name. Also right now I only have one and he is a baby and in a 1 gallon as of now by Thursday plan on having a 10 gallon for them. What ,kind of lighting should i have Last edited by TheAmazingfish; 09-18-2007 at 05:57 AM.

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09-15-2007, 04:00 PM	#2
BV77 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Alaska Posts: 486	the only cichlids I can think of that would work is either neolamprologus brevis, a tanganyikan shell dweller. there are also other small shellies. but only one pair in a tank that small IMO....also you might get a pair of kribs ( pelvicachromis pulcher) but it's an either or deal, the kribs will get a bit big for a 10 gal, but they can work......I'd go with a pair of brevis

09-15-2007, 08:03 PM	#4
TheAmazingfish Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 11	Don't have that much money just want something tell we start our Saltwater tank

09-15-2007, 10:53 PM	#6
TheAmazingfish Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 11	I just want something besides goldfish. Them fish look pretty sweet. Any other fish that look cool just tell me please. I am hoping to have fihs and tank all set up by Friday. I will post pic

09-16-2007, 10:41 AM	#7
emc7 Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Johns Creek, GA Posts: 3,296	You can keep a pair of dwarf tangnyikan shell dwellers in a 15 gallon but please don't buy any "assorted cichlids". Research the exact fish your thinking of getting.

09-16-2007, 07:58 PM	#8
TheAmazingfish Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 11	YA well lol funny thing instead of fish tank I preorder Halo 3

09-17-2007, 08:11 PM	#9
TheAmazingfish Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 11	So I got a gourami Today Him and my betta seem to get along but they each stay in a corner. So this week I am getting my 10. I love the gourami! I am going to have a tank of them and another fish. Now tell me if this is a good idea when i get it I am going to buy live plants and build a forest in the corner of the tank Purple Cabomba and some lillys. in the other corner some Golden Lloydiella. To much or what?

09-18-2007, 04:50 PM	#12
JustOneMore20 Moderator Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Birmingham, AL Age: 22 Posts: 3,582	I wouldn't have less than 40 watts over the tank. Its a high light plant....with that much light, you'll need some type of co2 injection and need to dose fertilizers. Get a larger tank as soon as you can...1g isn't near big enough. __________________ *Kristin* 5 Planted tanks: 55g, 40g, 29g, 20g, 5.5g

09-18-2007, 04:52 PM	#13
TheAmazingfish Fishy Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Age: 17 Posts: 11	Ya this thursday lol hoping to go 20 if i can Last edited by TheAmazingfish; 09-18-2007 at 10:23 PM.

09-28-2007, 03:41 AM	#14
darkfalz Vishy vishies! Join Date: May 2006 Location: Australia Age: 29 Posts: 481	40 gallons minimum. __________________ 40L - 1 opaline gourami 160L planted - 8 harlequin rasboras, 6 tiger barbs, 2 swordtails, 1 bristlenose pleco

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