10 gallon dwarf cichlid tank

[blueramboy87]

what are some dwarf cichlids that I could keep in a ten gallon community? Would an apisto work? Would a german blue ram or two work? Thanks in advance

 

[Fishanatic]

A pair of apistos is "ok" in a 10 gallon. They like room to swim though. You could try bavarian rams, maybe even blue rams, and a couple other species that I am probably not aware of:3

 

[blueramboy87]

Ok so just one apisto should be find. Are they ok with gbr's?

 

[blueramboy87]

Ok so just one apisto should be fine. Are they ok with gbr's?

 

[blueramboy87]

Sorry I meant fine not find

 

[Fishanatic]

Not sure if they do ok with them, but the tank is a bit small for both. I would stick to a pair, if not a single aspisto.

 

[blueramboy87]

What about just one of each or would that be to much. And do you mean a pair of rams to?

 

[Fishanatic]

What about just one of each or would that be to much. And do you mean a pair of rams to?

Not sure about one of each. Even the calmest as I stated can be quite energetic. I would say at least 20 gallons for rams, although they can fit in a 10. Someone else might help you with other breeds as I know other types of dwarf cichlids are available for such small tanks.
Sorry for the lack of info:$

Good Luck!

 

[blueramboy87]

it's fine you have helped me a lot thank you. Anyone else have any input?

 

[blueramboy87]

Actually do you know anything about keyhole cichlids? Would they maybe work?

 

[Fishanatic]

Actually do you know anything about keyhole cichlids? Would they maybe work?

No, I wouldn't think so. Although small, they need a lot of swimming room. Extroadinary fish though

 

[blueramboy87]

Ya I saw something about them but they seemed a little on the bigger size

 

[Oscar98]

Shelldwellers.

 

[SuperGourami]

20 gallons is about the bare minimum for rams and apistos. This is because
Of territorial issues and the fact that it is harder to keep water parameters in check in a smaller tank like that. You can, although get a few shell dwellers.

 

[Oscar98]

Ya get like 1m and 2f multis or gold occies or similis haha. They are all really cool.

 

[Scottyhorse]

Shouldn't have one ram or apistso in a ten gal tank.

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

You could get away with one apisto or one ram. I would suggest not putting both or multiples in a 10. In a larger tank they should be fine together. But keeping them together I would suggest nothing smaller than a 20 long.

 

[PockX]

I have a pair of gbrs in a 10 gallon. They seem to be doing good. I wouldn't put more than 2 in a tank though..and any of species with them.