What are some Cichlids can I put in a 10 gallon tank and what is their requirements?

Answer 1

as of right now i have 10 cichlids in a 40 gallon tank, which i have discovered is becoming too small. a 10 gallon tank is really not suitable for more than 2-3 cichlids, they do get a few inches long and swim rapidly across the tank. if possible, hold off on the 10 gallon and try to find something a little bigger. try going out to flea markets, you can find some really good deals from people who just want to get rid of their old belongings.

Answer 2

Cichlids are so misunderstood. Most people obviously thing about African Cichlids or large South American Cichlids when they think Cichlid.

There are hundreds of types of cichlids you can keep in a 10 gallon tank and more than a few you can keep as a pair or small breeding colony in a 10 gallon tank. I would suggest you start by checking out apistogrammas

http://www.apisto.com/
http://www.thekrib.com/Apisto/

There are also many small African cichlids that fall into the group called shell dwellers that will make great 10 gallon aquarium fish

http://www.cichlidrecipe.com/shellweb/
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/ultimate_shellie_tank.php

Hope that gives you some ideas! If I can help further please feel free to email me

MM

Answer 3

Not to many cichlids are suitable for a ten gallon tank,the best suggestion might be some of the shell dwellers,I don't know much about them but some other that answer this question may.

You could put one convict or firemouth but absolutely nothing else could go in with them so other suggestions may be better if you want more than one fish.
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Here are a few web sites about cichlid if you want to take a look at some different kind and their requirements:
http://www.cichlidforum.com
http://www.malawimayhem.com

Answer 4

They are a type of intelligent fish, mostly from the Amazon. It depends on the kind, but they can get aggressive so it is best to keep one in a >20 gallon tank, although smaller ones may do ok in a 10. They'll need a heater and a good filter, and you can find Cichlid food. They are messy so it is best not to use much gravel, but if you give them a pile of it they may play around with it. Give them something to do, though, or else they will chew up your heater. Make sure you get a large tank if you get a pair or they may attack each other. And dont feed them feeder fish, because they are usually full of parasites.
Cichlids are interesting fish, and although they are harder to keep, its worth it. Here's a list for beginners: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/species_for_beginners.php