Conflicting cichlid information

Malkavian

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Hi all,

Currently exploring cichlids as a stocking option for my 30gal tank, but I'm getting alot of conflicting information. Some people have said that a tank that size is only good for a pair or trio of the same species, still others have said that if my filtration is good i can fit about 10 small (rams and labs) specimens at which point the crowding will cause their aggression to slope off some so they don't mangle each other.

Curious what the popular opinion on this matter seems to be, if anyone can give a certain answer, or if it depends on the species involved.
 
I think 8-10 for mbuna you can't really group all cichlids, I would expect rams to work out to much less
 
I think 8-10 for mbuna

This is a good choice. Really it depends on the species. You should research different cichlids to get an idea of their natural habitat, temperament and diet. You must keep compatable groups of cichlidds that share a similar habitat and come from the same group such as mbunas. Do not mix the groups.
 
Do research on the fish you want to keep to make sure the choice is suitable and learn about their needs, which are extremely diverse. Rams and labs are completely incompatable for many reasons.

'Cichlids' is a very vague term, so everyone who had answered you has been correct. Your tank can hold about 1-12 fish, depending on what types you choose to go with. With Rams you can fit two pairs. With Mbuna, like the labs, about 8-12, depending on species.
 
Yellow labs and rams would not be a good mix. You could go for 2 species of the less aggressive Mbuna. Yellow labs and Pseudotropheus Acei or Iodotropheus Sperengerae would work in a 30 gal. 4 of each from 2 of these species and a couple of Bristlenose Plecs would work nicely.
 

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