wats next after convict fish?

Question

some people say convict fish ar for beginers wat would b the best ciclitd to go wit

Answer 1

Try your hand at some apistogrammas. Small peaceful ( for cichlids) and very colorful.

MM

Answer 2

I started with a bloodparrot, then a gold severum, then a Jack Dempsey, and finally an oscar. Cichlids are only termed "beginner cichlids" because they are easy to spawn and are graceful in accepting less than pristine water conditions.

They are very aggressive though. Once you've mastered the aggression level of convicts...well..you're way ahead of the game. What are you looking for in the cichlid family? Some like the bright almost saltwater colors of the African cichlids (a little overstocking is good with these as it helps spread the territorialness around)...some like the HUGE size of the New World cichlids and some like the attitude of the aggressive Central American cichlids: Jaguars, Red Devil, Midas, Wolf, etc. Depending what you're looking to do with the fish..the tank you want to achieve..will depend on the next step up. Make sure you read up on any specific type for compatibility and tank size and feedings :)

Answer 3

I actually started with some Bolivian Ram (Mikrogeophagus altispinosus) they do well in a tank with alot of plants and such. Convicts are probably classified as a beginner cichlid because they spawn VERY easily, but they do get intensly agressive during spawning. The biggest problem with beginning with cichlids is to have a big enough tank, most cichlids can be nasty, especially if you get into Lake Malawi cichlids. Some cichlids like the ps. Demasoni are fairly small but are one of the nastiest fish out there. Try www.cichlidstreet.co.nr for more information.

Answer 4

Convicts are no easier or harder then the average cichlid - just common. What would be best? Nobody can give you a real answer, except for the recommendation of dwarfs like rams or apistogramma, unless you specify a tank size. Well, they can, but probably shouldn't.

Go to www.cichlid-forum.com if you really have an interest in learning about them, and about what would be best for you.

Answer 5

Many of the cichlids are fine to start with, the key is having a big enough tank to properly care for them. Africans mbunas are easy enough if you only get mbunas. Most of the smaller cichlids are easy as well. Salvinis, Jack Dempseys, and Severums are all great New World cichlids, and don't grow to be monsters like some of the others.

Answer 6

I would try some mbuna if you have a big enough tank(50 gallon).I have 3, a red zebra
http://www.malawimayhem.com/profile_show.php?id=278
kenyi( very aggressive)http://www.malawimayhem.com/profile_show.php?id=399 and a auratus( very aggressive) http://www.malawimayhem.com/profile_show.php?id=284

Yellow labshttp://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1669 are also a great cichlid that is more mild mannered.I think fire mouthshttp://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=65 are really nice also but these are only some suggestions and there are lots of choices depending on what tank size you have so take a look at some of these sites and see what you like.
http://www.malawimayhem.com/
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/

Answer 7

seperate her. placed her in a 30-fifty 5 gal tank. she'll have a lot of youngsters!! ok if the dad remains in there you need to placed him in, (my pal did) and he will eat some toddlers- then mommy will tell him to take a seat interior the nook. and he or she'll advance the youngsters. as quickly as the youngsters are 6 weeks or older you could sell the, supply them away, regardless of, yet i do no longer think of the dad could want the adult males

Answer 8

just get a couple red bellies an your convict phase will end soon enough