Temporary cichlid tank

[scroopynoopers]

Beginner and by mistake brought 2 albino cichlid (Pseudotropheus Socolofi) for my 7 gallon US tank (The mf shop keeper said they'll be fine)

Both are 2 - 2.5 inch long and one is agressive (yet not too much).

I cannot afford a new tank and don't have anywhere to give them away (also I kinda like them I don't want to let go)

I may be able to afford a new bigger tank in 3-4 months
I'm planning to divide the 7g tank into two parts for this 3-4 month period for them both to survive

Will it work? Or they'll die?

 

[Andy Sager]

Most likely they will do poorly. That's not enough room for them. I would have returned them to the shop that sold them to you as they clearly mislead you on what should go in a small tank like that. If you have no other options, you lose nothing by trying but if they do not do well, I would not spend a lot of money trying to fix them unless that includes getting much larger tank.
I suggest you always do your own research on new fish you are interested in BEFORE making the purchase so you know what you are getting into before you get there. This site : Pseudotropheus socolofi (Powder Blue Cichlid) — Seriously Fish is a good one that tells you their best requirements or ask here on Aquarium Advice.