I want to start over with new world cichlids.I have a 30gallon rectangular tank.Any cichlids I could get?Depending on my dad's reply I could get a 55gal what cichlids could I get then?I want 4 cichlids in either tank.THANK YOU FOR ANSWERING.
2007-10-22 15:52:54 · 7 answers · asked by Anonymous in Pets ➔ Fish
What about a red devil coul they go in a 55gal
2007-10-23 01:35:12 · update #1
You could a=have a nice collection of African cichlids, I have a 75 gallon and have 20 in there, they do fine. I have good filtration though and that is so important. Whatever you do, no Oscars, you could possibly have a single one in your 55, but no others. African are great because they don't get huge, they come in many colors, and are aggressive. It's up to you but African cichlid look like your best choice. Check out my African cichlid tank, I have added a few more fish since this video too.
75 Gallon African cichlid tank
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hgQKTR7GtH8
2007-10-22 17:05:59 · answer #1 · answered by Goober 6 · 0⤊ 0⤋
30 gallons is really too small for most cichlids. Whoever mentioned oscars is very misinformed, as they get 12"-14" long and should not be kept in anything under 55 gallons at all.
Some nice new world cichlids you could look at are rams, especially the German Blue (my fave!). I also really like cockatoo dwarf cichlids, as they are GORGEOUS and don't get very big (males only get 3.5" and females are even smaller). Jack Dempseys are always nice, but they do require a larger tank (55 gallons minimum).
Some gorgeous fish that many people don't even know are cichlids include angelfish and discus, and you could definitely make these guys work in a 30 gallon. Good luck with everything!
-Edit: I'm just giving you options with new world cichlids, if you wanted to look at African cichlids there are still a great variety of options!
2007-10-22 19:35:52 · answer #2 · answered by narsilion 1 · 0⤊ 2⤋
If you want Cichlids, make sure you get the smaller ones because the Oscars can grow up to 10 inches or more! It wouldn't be good for a 30 gallon tank for 4 Oscars! Get the 55G, and maybe put three big ones in there!
You could put a few more. maybe of the smaller ones.
Great choice for choosing Cichlids, by the way! They're smart fish! I think they're gorgeous!
2007-10-22 16:48:31 · answer #3 · answered by Wendy D.V.M. 3 · 0⤊ 1⤋
Electric yellow cichlids
Kenyi Cichclid
Compricepps Cichlid
Blood parrot cichlid
Angelfish
Red texas cichlid
Oscar Cichlid
2007-10-22 16:19:56 · answer #4 · answered by Patrick M 2 · 0⤊ 3⤋
I have set up a 55 gallon tank and have currently
3 yellow labs
3 kenyi's
and 6 giant danios
hope that helps
Good luck
EB
2007-10-24 21:50:53 · answer #5 · answered by Kribensis lover 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
get an oscar or electric yellow. They are both really cool
2007-10-22 20:54:34 · answer #6 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 2⤋
wow. if you keep asking the same question someone will eventually tell you the answer you want to here right?
2007-10-22 16:22:01 · answer #7 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 3⤋