Can i keep a cichlid?

[Walkbreathe]

I was wondering if there are any cichlid that I can keep in my 17 gallon tank? In terms of the size of the tank if conditions were adjusted to fit.

Many thanks.

 

[Homedog98]

There are lots of dwarf cichlids you could fit in there. You could do a Bolivian ram, and keep your Ph the same, and could even have other tropical fish friends.

 

[Walkbreathe]

Will they be ok with smaller tropical fish like tetras?

 

[Homedog98]

Will they be ok with smaller tropical fish like tetras?

Ya, rams only get to be about 3 inches. Perfect with other fish!

 

[Walkbreathe]

Ok thankyou, sorry I'm new to cichlids.

 

[Homedog98]

Ok thankyou, sorry I'm new to cichlids.

It's ok! You can't really get into Africans unless you have a bigger tank, but rams are really cool fish! Just make sure you cycle your tank. Check out the link in my signature for details.

 

[severum mama]

Bolivian ram, blue ram, or Apistogramma... a single specimen of any of those should work, depending on the tank's dimensions.

Or, you could try a Tanganyikan shell dweller colony. They're fascinating to watch, but would be better suited to a species tank.

*edit* Tanganyikan shell dwellers are African.

 

[jetajockey]

agreed with shellies, also look into something like dario dario.

 

[HUKIT]

I vote for shellies as well, they are not the most colorful fish but their behavior certainly makes up for it.

http://www.shelldwellers.com/shelldwellerbasics.php

 

[Walkbreathe]

Thankyou I will look into them all, my tank is currently going through the cycling process so hopefully in the coming weeks I can add one of fish you have mentioned