DG and Cichlids?

[Mattyfelts]

Would these work in a 20? If so what kind, thanks!!!!

 

[HN1]

IMO, no. Choose one or the other. DGs or DCs.

 

[Mattyfelts]

IMO, no. Choose one or the other. DGs or DCs.

alright, what would you recommend for DG companions??

 

[HN1]

alright, what would you recommend for DG companions??

What size tank? What do you like? A bunch of fish will work with DGs.

 

[Mattyfelts]

What size tank? What do you like? A bunch of fish will work with DGs.

hmmm well I want something to eat platy fry! And I have a 20 gal!

 

[HN1]

I don't know that you'll find anything appropriate that will predate fry for a 20.

 

[Mattyfelts]

I don't know that you'll find anything appropriate that will predate fry for a 20.

ah I guess ill just keep making donations to my LFS then haha!

 

[Khuligirl93]

I know for sure an angelfish would make a nice meal out of fry, but there will be debate over weather a 20g is too small for an angel.
I have one in my 36 bowfront, she's 5 years old and about 6" top to bottom and she keeps my Molly population in check for me

 

[Mattyfelts]

I know for sure an angelfish would make a nice meal out of fry, but there will be debate over weather a 20g is too small for an angel. I have one in my 36 bowfront, she's 5 years old and about 6" top to bottom and she keeps my Molly population in check for me

yeah idk, maybe 1 angel but my tanks only about 1.5 ' tall ( water line )

 

[Khuligirl93]

That's how tall my tank is, 18"

 

[Mattyfelts]

That's how tall my tank is, 18"

hmm it's about 18" by like is say 24" by maybe 12" if you want I can measure it for you?

 

[Khuligirl93]

You don't need to measure it. I'm just saying that my tank is about that same height and my angel is fine, so the height shouldn't be an issue.

 

[Mattyfelts]

You don't need to measure it. I'm just saying that my tank is about that same height and my angel is fine, so the height shouldn't be an issue.

yeah I just don't want him to not be able to swim enough or something!

 

[Khuligirl93]

I'm my opinion 18" is plenty tall

 

[Mattyfelts]

I'm my opinion 18" is plenty tall

might have to look into maybe 2 little angels

 

[Khuligirl93]

If I were you I would only go with 1, because getting a mated pair is a hassle, and if they're not a mated pair one may end up killing off the other.

 

[Mattyfelts]

If I were you I would only go with 1, because getting a mated pair is a hassle, and if they're not a mated pair one may end up killing off the other.

oh Lordy okay then yeah