Want to make a 10g or 15g or 20g long. Cichlid tank. Need some help/input.

fishfrenzy · 01-26-2005, 08:20 PM

I have been looking into setting up either a 10g, 15g, or long 20g cichlid tank. I Have learned that i can probably only keep blue rams or kribs in tanks that small. I was just wondering how many I could keep in those size tanks and what the M-F ratio should be?? Also, is there a difference between Blue Rams, Angel Viel rams, and long fin rams, besides the way they look?? Those are the 3 I am choosing between I think. Unless I can keep some african cichlids in the tanks instead!!! But i think they get too big.

any help/input is appreciated. Tanks !!

Gunnie · 01-26-2005, 08:40 PM

Did someone say African Cichlids? How about a shellie tank?

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jonah · 01-26-2005, 08:44 PM

Shelldwellers, Neo. brichardi (or a relative) or maybe a pair of Julidochromis. That's about it for Rift Lake cichlids though. I wouldn't try any of the Malawis in a tank as small as you've mentioned.

A 20g long would make a great Lamprologus multifasciatus tank.

Lisachromis · 01-26-2005, 09:00 PM

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Originally Posted by jonah @ Wed Jan 26, 2005 10:44 pm

Shelldwellers, Neo. brichardi (or a relative) or maybe a pair of Julidochromis. That's about it for Rift Lake cichlids though. I wouldn't try any of the Malawis in a tank as small as you've mentioned.

A 20g long would make a great Lamprologus multifasciatus tank.

The brichardi and Julies I would only do in a 20 or larger. The multies can go in something smaller (10 at the smallest imho).

Rams would be alright too. Another suggestion is a pair of Apistogramma cacatuoides (****************atoo dwarf cichlid). Some species of Apistos would also work. Kribs would work in the 20. There's several species of dwarf cichlids you could check out. Lots of choices

fishfreaks · 01-26-2005, 09:09 PM

what about a socofoli (sp?)

fishfrenzy · 01-26-2005, 10:32 PM

I checked into the socofoli and I didnt really like them that much. I want fish with color, lots of pretty colors!! LOL,, thats why I like the Rams, and angel veil rams, they have some pretty colors.

So what about the M-F ratio on the rams?? Or should i just keep 1 M and 1 F?? I will look into the others yall named and let you know what I think about them!! Thanks for the help!! keep it coming.

hogan · 01-29-2005, 10:06 PM

ive got a 10gal with a pair of ****************atoos and some cories, im sure you would be fiine with a pair of rams and some cories

**Damon** · 01-30-2005, 11:34 AM

I wouldn't put a pair of rams in a 10 gallon. Too sensative to water conditions. I wouldn't go smaller than a 20 for them. Especially if you've never kept them before.

hogan · 01-30-2005, 11:48 AM

Yea true, i dunno if its your first time with dwarf cichlids to even keep rams in the first place. When i tried to breed rams i used a 10gal and they were fine in that, but god they are horrible parents

fishfrenzy · 01-30-2005, 01:57 PM

when yall say a pair of ****************atoo's do you mean, 1 male 1 female, 2 males or 2 females?? Thanks for the help.

hogan · 01-30-2005, 06:36 PM

1 male, 1 female

01-26-2005, 08:20 PM	#1
fishfrenzy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 51 User Feedback: (0)	Want to make a 10g or 15g or 20g long. Cichlid tank. Need some help/input. I have been looking into setting up either a 10g, 15g, or long 20g cichlid tank. I Have learned that i can probably only keep blue rams or kribs in tanks that small. I was just wondering how many I could keep in those size tanks and what the M-F ratio should be?? Also, is there a difference between Blue Rams, Angel Viel rams, and long fin rams, besides the way they look?? Those are the 3 I am choosing between I think. Unless I can keep some african cichlids in the tanks instead!!! But i think they get too big. any help/input is appreciated. Tanks !!

01-26-2005, 08:40 PM	#2
Gunnie Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 156 User Feedback: (1)	Re: Want to make a 10g or 15g or 20g long. Cichlid tank. Need some help/input. Did someone say African Cichlids? How about a shellie tank? Desktop Cichlids Shelldweller corner

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jonah Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 58 User Feedback: (0)	Re: Want to make a 10g or 15g or 20g long. Cichlid tank. Need some help/input. Shelldwellers, Neo. brichardi (or a relative) or maybe a pair of Julidochromis. That's about it for Rift Lake cichlids though. I wouldn't try any of the Malawis in a tank as small as you've mentioned. A 20g long would make a great Lamprologus multifasciatus tank.

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01-26-2005, 10:32 PM	#6
fishfrenzy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 51 User Feedback: (0)	I checked into the socofoli and I didnt really like them that much. I want fish with color, lots of pretty colors!! LOL,, thats why I like the Rams, and angel veil rams, they have some pretty colors. So what about the M-F ratio on the rams?? Or should i just keep 1 M and 1 F?? I will look into the others yall named and let you know what I think about them!! Thanks for the help!! keep it coming.

01-29-2005, 10:06 PM	#7
hogan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 User Feedback: (0)	ive got a 10gal with a pair of ****************atoos and some cories, im sure you would be fiine with a pair of rams and some cories

01-30-2005, 11:48 AM	#9
hogan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 User Feedback: (0)	Yea true, i dunno if its your first time with dwarf cichlids to even keep rams in the first place. When i tried to breed rams i used a 10gal and they were fine in that, but god they are horrible parents

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fishfrenzy Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 51 User Feedback: (0)	Re: Want to make a 10g or 15g or 20g long. Cichlid tank. Need some help/input. when yall say a pair of ****************atoo's do you mean, 1 male 1 female, 2 males or 2 females?? Thanks for the help.

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hogan Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 75 User Feedback: (0)	1 male, 1 female

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