How to stock 30 gallon tank

[ricco34]

I have a 30 gallon tank and I was wondering what types of cichlids and how many I would be able have in it that will have enough room when they are fully grown, any suggestions?

 

[smithpants94]

It depends on what you're looking for... German blue rams and Bolivian rams are very colorful and stay small. You could do a trio of either of those or some apistos.

If you're looking towards African cichlids, you could look into shell dwellers or another dwarf cichlid.

 

[squirrilah fish]

There's also cynotilapia or Demasoni, they stay pretty small also.

 

[smithpants94]

Demasoni though are feisty little guys.. To keep them happy, they'd need a higher stock and a larger/longer tank in my opinion.

 

[squirrilah fish]

Demasoni though are feisty little guys.. To keep them happy, they'd need a higher stock and a larger/longer tank in my opinion.

True, but it could be done.
Personally id do Rams.

 

[smithpants94]

Definitely could be done, no doubt about it.

+1 to the rams. Small, pretty, and full of personality.

 

[squirrilah fish]

Definitely could be done, no doubt about it.

+1 to the rams. Small, pretty, and full of personality.

My 30 I have German Rams, glo danios, cardinal, glow light, and ember tetras, celebese rainbow fish, a paradise gourami, and a clown Pleco.

 

[Ryan aka Ryan]

A 30 gallon convict tank with you want something to look somewhat eye catching

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