Advice Please

[lakeshore]

Hi everyone, fist time posting here... I am setting up a 20 gallong tank for my son Matthew who is three. I did have one of my own about 20 years ago, but have since been out of the hobby.

The tank is a 20 gallon unit (24Lx12Wx14H). The water in my community (southern ontario canada) is hard, and a little bit alkaline. I have always been partial to cichlids. Are there any cichlids that are less aggressive to keep.

I do not intent to put more than 6-7 fish in the tank.

I would appreciate any other advice about fish and what some of you out there would recommend as well.

Thanks

Lakeshore

 

[nukeonekitty]

Try to put some small Lake Tang shell dwellers in it! You could get like 5 in there!

 

[BiffMalawi]

I am in Toronto and our water is perfect for african cichlids.

I just picked up some shelldwellers and they are very cool, you'll love them. Most other "small" Africans grow to a minimum of 4-5inches so the shellies are your best option. If your interested, PM me and I can hook you up with a couple of local guys who have them cheap.