what size tank???

[animalzrok2]

does anyone know what size tank i should get for a pair of texas cichlids and a raphael catfish that would keep them very happy? also any other fish i could keep with them???

 

[zach_1_6]

bigger the tank the happier the fish, so go as big as your budget will afford

 

[Tigroscr]

At least a 55 gal or a 75 gal or even a 90 gal IMO

 

[animalzrok2]

so a 75 would work?

 

[Tigroscr]

so a 75 would work?

Yeah I think this would work fine! Good luck!!

 

[animalzrok2]

also what size for two turtles, one red eared slider and one red bellied

 

[Tigroscr]

also what size for two turtles, one red eared slider and one red bellied

Sorry idk anything about turtles, so maybe someone else can help you!

 

[animalzrok2]

ok so I'm going ti get the tank over the weekend and i just want to be positive this is a good size tank

 

[KonvictKeeper]

Ehhh I don't know about a 75g. Texas' get BIG. I'd say at least a 90g. Some may say larger.

 

[animalzrok2]

I've heard 1' is that true????? or is it larger/smaller

 

[Gboy66]

http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/cichlid/texas.php

Here is says a SINGLE texas chicled needs a 75. They can get a foot. A pair needs a 125

 

[animalzrok2]

ohhh lol trying to convince my parents for a 125 will be HARD

 

[Gboy66]

ohhh lol trying to convince my parents for a 125 will be HARD

Ya, maybe just a single in a 75

 

[animalzrok2]

ok but can i still put my raphael in there?? he's the one fish my texas DOESNT eat.

 

[Gboy66]

He will be more than happy in a 75

 

[animalzrok2]

wait with the texas, right?

 

[Gboy66]

wait with the texas, right?

Do they get along now? If so, then yes. Rapheal cats can go in a 75 no problem

 

[animalzrok2]

yeah they get along fine. anything else that could go in the tank or am i already pushing it?