Cichlid Questions

[Mamabunzai]

I just got a 10gal. tank and would like to put cichlids in it. How many can I put in this size of a tank? Can anyone help me?

 

[nc_nutcase]

I've recently done some research on dwarf cichlids as I've never kept them... but now want to. Everything I found advised them to be kept in pairs or trios and in no less than a 20 Gal tank. I've also heard many people agree with this (people meaning hobbyists, not professionals), and a few say you can get away with a pair in a 10 Gal, but I wouldn't do it. From what I gathered 20 Gal is minimum they will be happy in... 10 Gal is the minimum they can survive in...

There is a thread in the 'tropical chit chat' forum of this site on this exact same question. In that thread there is some conflicting opinions, but a lot of valid experience has been shared. Ya might want to check that one out.

Unfortunately… in my opinion… 10 Gal just isn’t big enough to house cichlids… sorry!

 

[Ferris]

Gotta agree with nc_nutcase, Cichlids don't go in a 10 gal i'm afraid.

 

[jimw13uk]

You are very limited in what you can put in a 10G - look at this article and you'll see the choices

http/www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_10g.php