Cichlid suggestions for a 29 gal tank - Aquarium Advice

KrispyCam · 06-05-2003, 11:05 PM

Can anyone make suggestions for cichlids that would be happy in a 29gal tank? I know my tank is a bit small for cichlids, but I've been told if I pick them carefully they should be okay.

I set up my tank with a whole bunch of rocks and caves and the substrate is small gravel. The water pH is 7.8

My tank is empty right now (still cycling that is) so I have sometime to think about how I'd like to stock it.

Any suggestions would be appreciated.

KC

CRaZeeeBiTcHisH · 06-06-2003, 06:22 AM

you want africans or are you particular? what kind of water do you have?

KrispyCam · 06-06-2003, 09:53 AM

hi Crazee, yeah i was thinking africans... my water is fairly hard and alkaline. I tested the water lastnight and the pH is around 8 and dH is 10.

KC

shawmutt · 06-06-2003, 11:32 AM

I was going to say blue rams, but they like soft acidic water. I'm looking for a pair for my 29.

nugrad2005 · 06-06-2003, 12:44 PM

I wouldn't worry about types so much as amount. African or south americans doesn't really matter. They will live together and once territory is established(very quickly) they will leave each other alone. Inches of fish to gallon ratio is very important with cichlids and should be kept in mind. Keep in mind how fast cichlids grow (ours started out at about 1-2 inches and in 7 months are 7-8 inches). Buy a couple good looking ones now and nourish and care for them so in a couple months they still fit in your tank.

-Dan

KrispyCam · 06-06-2003, 02:05 PM

Can I fit a peacock and a couple of yellow labs in a 29gal?

MR294 · 06-07-2003, 01:32 AM

Some of the tanganyikans might be a better choice for a tank of that size since there are a larger variety of smaller sepcies, or maybe some of the african rivervine cichlids like kribs, T.brichardi, S. tinanti etc.

fishstixs05 · 06-07-2003, 03:09 AM

personally, the N. multifactius are a great african cichlids. They stay very small, and all you have to do is put several shells in the tank, and they will redily breed in a tank that size, even as small as a 10 gallon. These fish will give you hours of amusement arguing with each other over shell, and scooping mouthfuls of sands and dumping it on other's shells. have fun!
Ben Driscoll

06-05-2003, 11:05 PM	#1
KrispyCam Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto, On., Canada Posts: 10	Cichlid suggestions for a 29 gal tank Can anyone make suggestions for cichlids that would be happy in a 29gal tank? I know my tank is a bit small for cichlids, but I've been told if I pick them carefully they should be okay. I set up my tank with a whole bunch of rocks and caves and the substrate is small gravel. The water pH is 7.8 My tank is empty right now (still cycling that is) so I have sometime to think about how I'd like to stock it. Any suggestions would be appreciated. KC

06-06-2003, 06:22 AM	#2
CRaZeeeBiTcHisH Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: Jul 2002 Location: North Carolina Posts: 353	you want africans or are you particular? what kind of water do you have? __________________ Live life like there is no tomorrow--there may not be....

06-06-2003, 11:32 AM	#4
shawmutt Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Greencastle, PA Posts: 2,050 Images: 6	I was going to say blue rams, but they like soft acidic water. I'm looking for a pair for my 29. __________________ ~Mike Shaw Shawmutt.com. Blogs and Pictures of the Massively Multiplayer Offline game, Real Life.

06-06-2003, 12:44 PM	#5
nugrad2005 Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: May 2003 Location: Boston, MA Posts: 159 Images: 7	I wouldn't worry about types so much as amount. African or south americans doesn't really matter. They will live together and once territory is established(very quickly) they will leave each other alone. Inches of fish to gallon ratio is very important with cichlids and should be kept in mind. Keep in mind how fast cichlids grow (ours started out at about 1-2 inches and in 7 months are 7-8 inches). Buy a couple good looking ones now and nourish and care for them so in a couple months they still fit in your tank. -Dan __________________ "Cling tenaciously to my buttocks!" -Powdered Toast Man Do you live in Massachusetts or the New England area? If so join the New England Regional Forum: http://www.aquariumadvice.com/groupcp.php?g=1404

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06-06-2003, 09:53 AM	#3
KrispyCam Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto, On., Canada Posts: 10	hi Crazee, yeah i was thinking africans... my water is fairly hard and alkaline. I tested the water lastnight and the pH is around 8 and dH is 10. KC

06-06-2003, 02:05 PM	#6
KrispyCam Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: May 2003 Location: Toronto, On., Canada Posts: 10	Can I fit a peacock and a couple of yellow labs in a 29gal?

06-07-2003, 01:32 AM	#7
MR294 Aquarium Advice Regular Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Richmond, VA Posts: 96 Images: 11	Some of the tanganyikans might be a better choice for a tank of that size since there are a larger variety of smaller sepcies, or maybe some of the african rivervine cichlids like kribs, T.brichardi, S. tinanti etc.

06-07-2003, 03:09 AM	#8
fishstixs05 Aquarium Advice Freak Join Date: May 2003 Location: El Dorado Hills, CA Posts: 458 Images: 14	personally, the N. multifactius are a great african cichlids. They stay very small, and all you have to do is put several shells in the tank, and they will redily breed in a tank that size, even as small as a 10 gallon. These fish will give you hours of amusement arguing with each other over shell, and scooping mouthfuls of sands and dumping it on other's shells. have fun! Ben Driscoll

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