Jack Dempsey

[sebastian2345]

Could I keep a single jack dempsey and maybe a bottom feeder in a 37 gallon tank?

 

[HUKIT]

I wouldn't consider that a permanent home for one but that doesn't mean you can't keep one in a 37g until you can either upgrade the tank or re-home the fish when it get to large.

 

[sebastian2345]

What would the minimum permanent tank size be for one?

 

[HUKIT]

What would the minimum permanent tank size be for one?

As a permanent home I would use either a 40g(36x18) Breeder or standard 55g(48x13).

 

[ImACoolguy]

I have a female in a 40g with a male convict and they love it. I definitely wouldn't go below 40g though because of keeping water quality.


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[sebastian2345]

Would a black convict, and firemouth cichlid work in a 37 gallon tank?

 

[HUKIT]

Would a black convict, and firemouth cichlid work in a 37 gallon tank?

That would really depend on the individual temperament of the fish. The footprint of 12"L x 30"W x 22"H doesn't really allow for the needed territory of an aggressive fish as it may claim the entire tank for itself. I would look into a pair of smaller centrals like cryptoheros sajica, cutteri, or nanoluteus. Or if you like Archocentrus nigrofasciatus( convicts) then I would lean towards keeping a pair of females over a male and female as they fry are nearly worthless and you'll be overrun in no time.

 

[sebastian2345]

If I got convicts would it probably have to be a species only tank?

 

[ImACoolguy]

Maybe not, they are mean but don't get to big. I'm sure HUKIT here has plenty of similarly aggressive fish that could work with them.


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[HUKIT]

If I got convicts would it probably have to be a species only tank?

Yes, but as I mentioned I would keep two females as opposed to keeping a breeding pair or two males. Plus females generally have far better color and less testosterone than males too.

There are far better options than cons too.

 

[sebastian2345]

If one of you were doing a 37 gallon cichlid tank what would you do?

 

[ImACoolguy]

Rotkiel Severus species tank


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[mikem691]

Rotkiel Severus species tank


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They get Way to big for a 37.

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[sebastian2345]

They get Way to big for a 37.

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What would do well in a 37?

 

[ImACoolguy]

They get Way to big for a 37.

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Really??? Swear I read somewhere a 30g min for them.. I'll go see if I can find where I saw it.


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[mikem691]

That was answered here.

Yes, but as I mentioned I would keep two females as opposed to keeping a breeding pair or two males. Plus females generally have far better color and less testosterone than males too.

There are far better options than cons too.

 

[sebastian2345]

Ya i looked them up and saw 55 minimum

 

[mikem691]

Really??? Swear I read somewhere a 30g min for them.. I'll go see if I can find where I saw it.


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You may have seen a 30 listed as min but a 30 has a larger foot print than a 37. A 37 is just a 29 but taller. I say a 40b min. I had 3 in a 55 for a short time when my 75 cracked and they seemd cramped.

 

[sebastian2345]

That was answered here.

Ya but he said that there were far better options than convicts and i was wondering what those options are.

 

[ImACoolguy]

That's what it was. Mixed it up with the Green Severum. liveaquaria says 30g min for a green surprisingly.


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