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Minimum tank size
By: Chris Date: September 19, 2014, 2:44 pm
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hey guys! I was thinking of starting a African cichlid tank but
im not sure if my tank is big enough. well i currently have an
extra 20g tank. Do you think African cichlids would do well in
that? maybe just a pair?
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: Grizzzzzz Date: September 19, 2014, 2:53 pm
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Chris, I am by no mean an expert but it all depends on what type
of cichlid you get. If you want a hap then no, I currently have
a pair of peacocks in a 20 gallon and they are doing fine. But
I do plan on moving them to a larger tank when I get one opened
up.
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: kgtropicals Date: September 19, 2014, 3:21 pm
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Grizzzzz is right Chris, it all depends on the fish you want.
Some dwarf Mbunas can be kept in a 20 gallon but it's still
pretty tight. If you want to get hard core into Africans you may
wana hold off and get a bigger tank. Hey, it's a great excuse to
get ANOTHER tank ::) ::)
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: Jennifer Date: September 19, 2014, 4:41 pm
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I tried doing some Africans in a 29 high, once. Footprint of a
20, but taller. I ended up giving those fish away, they needed
more room. :(
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: james feenan Date: September 19, 2014, 5:13 pm
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My advice no tank is big enough
and you never be happy lol
its all the fun about keeping African cichlids
no matter how big the tank you will want something bigger.
Once your happy you end up having 9 or 10 tanks and no room to
swing a cat in the house.
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: Cadsweet Date: September 20, 2014, 7:13 am
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I agree bigger is better. The most of my fish are in 40's or
higher. Fry start in a 10 and move up to bigger tanks as they
grow. Next tank I am getting is a 120gal. That will make #14!
:)
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: ACJon55 Date: September 20, 2014, 11:30 am
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I'm only 8 months into my 1st African Cichlid tank (55 gals.)
with mostly Mbunas, and I wish I have a bigger tank.
It's quite a challenge keeping them from killing each other. I'm
finding myself adding more rock caves for the fish to escape to.
I haven't tried the removing the territories to defend method.
My suggestion, the bigger the better!!!
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: KGTropicals Lisa Date: September 21, 2014, 7:54 pm
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I usually tell people it's best to start with a 55 gallon
minimum.
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: mobafrontosa Date: September 24, 2014, 10:08 am
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Let's not forget about the little guys, the shell dweller
lamprologus multifaciatus. They are fun to watch and while the
colors are not as vibrant as others are a great introduction
into our sport.
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Re: Minimum tank size
By: probn Date: September 24, 2014, 9:03 pm
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james
lol yeah it happens to all
cause as said by john fishkeeping is addiction
you are never satisfied with the tanks you have and that's a
headache
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