Can A Feather Fin Can Fish Be Kept In A 30 Gallon Tank?

[TooManyChoices]

Okay, I'M ONLY CONSIDERING OPTIONS AT THIS STAGE (just to clarify).

I have a Jewel cichlid that I think is a bit stressed from lack of territorial interactions (basically bored to death). I've been trying to think of other AFRICAN RIVERINE cichlids that I could add to give it a bit of competition and keep it active. 

Now I'm thinking a feather fin may be a good option. Tough, sizeable (too big?), territorial with age, and fits perfectly with theme.

Any thoughts? 
 
This is the tank by the way:

 

[greenmumma141]

WAY too big. My friend purchased one of these for her 125 Gallon and within 6 months, this guy is about 7 inches. They get 8-9 inches I believe.


The tank is really cool though, looks great!

 

[TooManyChoices]

How active do synos tend to be?

 

[greenmumma141]

My friend's featherfin tends to hang out and hide most of the day, but has a couple different nooks in her 125 gal that he will dart to and from.  IMHO a 30 gallon is completely too small. Not only do these guys get 8-9 inches long, but their dorsal gets pretty tall as well, they need much more room. But again, that's MO.

 

[TooManyChoices]

Yeah it seems like it's definitely not the best option.