Convict Dithers?

[NinjaSmurf]

I'm getting a convict tomorrow and I was wondering what, if any, dithers I could get to go in with it. It's a twenty gallon about three feet long and the only thing I have so far is a bristlenose. I was also thinking, if no about dithers, would a paradise fish work out instead? Thanks in advance.

 

[RadaR]

You could try a few Giant Danios. Fast, reasonably sized fish.
Remember, Cichlid personalities do differ. Your Convict may enjoy the Danios's company, or it may go on a killing rampage. Only way to know is by giving it a go.

EDIT: oh and I wouldn't try a Paradise fish.

 

[ox5477]

The danios should work though Im not to sure if they are the appropriate size. they can grow upwards of four inches and need a shoal to feel safe so when you have 5 or 6 4 inchers along with a medium sized cichlid in a 20G, gets a little cramped IMO. Im not sure how other danio species would fair but if they act anything like the giants in a smaller package then I think that would be a more reasonble way to go

 

[NinjaSmurf]

Okay, so try danios, but don't get my hopes up. And no paradise. Alright, thanks guys.

 

[NinjaSmurf]

Well, crap, the fish store said they didn't receive most of their shipment, so no con Hopefully by Sunday or Wednsday I'll have one...