Rscomia
Aquarium Advice Addict
Any suggestions or info that anybody can give me?
switching my freshwater to a cichlid tank
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HUKIT
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Research your stick list, just don't throw them in there cause they're all "cichlids". What size tank are you using?
Herotilapia_Multispinosa
Aquarium Advice Freak
Depends on tank size. Look at rainbow cichlids they only get about 5in for males and 4in for females.
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Rscomia
Aquarium Advice Addict
Im starting with a 29 gallon with intentions of upgrading What is a stick list?
JustOneMore20
Algae Fighter
I believe he meant stock list. 
I agree, research is key. A 29g will limit you, especially if you are thinking African Cichlids. Stock the 29g accordingly, then add more when you upgrade instead of the other way around.
What type of Cichlids were you thinking about?
I agree, research is key. A 29g will limit you, especially if you are thinking African Cichlids. Stock the 29g accordingly, then add more when you upgrade instead of the other way around.
What type of Cichlids were you thinking about?
mdawg75
Aquarium Advice FINatic
Rscomia,
Do as they said, research research and then research some more. Spend some time reading alot on this site. It will give you do's and dont's about Cichlids and sometimes grey areas where you have to research or go with the most popular.
Do as they said, research research and then research some more. Spend some time reading alot on this site. It will give you do's and dont's about Cichlids and sometimes grey areas where you have to research or go with the most popular.
HUKIT
Aquarium Advice Addict
I hate to say but with the exception of some of the smaller shell dwellers there really isn't any africans you can house in a 29g tank. The minimum I would recommend is a 55g of even better would be a 75g. These fish require swimming room and space to reduce aggression.
