Dwarf cichlid tank

[Chenay83]

Thanks everyone you guys have been more helpful than you know. If anyone has anymore to add don't be shy, I am still in the earliest stage of planning and I could use all the advice I can get.

 

[Smcoyle87]

Just to add something, apistogramma species need less room than other dwarfs. However they still do get pretty aggressive when they breed. Behavior is awesome to watch though. I highly recommend it

 

[Chenay83]

Ok thanks I'm going to look them up.

 

[garfy]

I would suggest rams they are beautiful fish and full of personality.You could do a pair in a 25g along with maybe a group of tetras and some corys (albino corys are very cool)

 

[severum mama]

Just to add something, apistogramma species need less room than other dwarfs. However they still do get pretty aggressive when they breed. Behavior is awesome to watch though. I highly recommend it

This has not been my experience at all with most Apistogramma. There is no basis IMO for saying that they need less space than other dwarf cichlids. We have kept 12 or so species of apistos and some are really quite aggressive compared to others.

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Look around at different species of apistos. Here's a list of some for you to pic and choose from:


http://www.theaquariumwiki.com/Category:Dwarf_Cichlid

 

[Chenay83]

I have an idea of what I want, but does anyone know someone who specializes in dwarf cichlids? The website was super helpful.

 

[siva]

Another option is dwarf golden acara. Also keyholes, not a dwarf, but still pretty small.

Severum mama and HN1 on this site often sell dwarf cichlids. Their stock list is in the classified section of the forum. You can also try aquabid. One seller I have purchased from who sells DC's on there is The Wet Spot.

 

[Chenay83]

Ok thanks. I'm kind of lost in the fog but I'm getting there. I just want it to be done right.

 

[Hobgob]

http://www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/cich-dwf.htm

Here is a good list of dwarfs

 

[Shay]

Haven't seen them suggested Lateacara Curviceps, great lil fish. Keep some myself and have really enjoyed them as far as dwarfs go.

 

[steez]

I love Brevis Shell-dweller cichlid pair. Take a look at them.

 

[Hobgob]

Flags are nice and I do believe someone mentioned them before the just use flag acara I believe

 

[bruinsbro1997]

Personally I like apistos, GBRs, keyholes, dwarf acaras, shellies, kribs, and African butterfly cichlids. All could be considered "dwarves", however what type of tank you put them in is different for each one.

 

[Chenay83]

Ok well I think I have it somewhat figured out. I want to have
Agassizi
Cacatuoides
Hongsloi
Golden dwarfs
Laetacara Curviceps
Bolivians

I think maybe three of each 1m & 2f except the Bolivians I think maybe 7 2m & 5f. Tell me what you think.