Jack Dempsey Fish

[blah111]

hello,
I'm trying to start a new aquarium.
my Mom says I should get a fish I like.
I've read a lot about fish including the jack dempsey fish. does anyone know if you can keep one in a tank lower than 20 gallons or is it to much of a gamble?

 

[Skydz]

to small they need 50 gallons ^. maybe as a fry/ juvi but will most likely outgrow it quick.

 

[blah111]

thanks for the info
do you know of any fish like it that would fit in that kind of tank

 

[leighton_87]

Your best bet for a 20 gallon is some dwarf cichlid

Have a search of the following:
Macmasters dwarf cichlid
Aggasiz's dwarf cichlid
Cockatoo dwarf cichlid
Flag cichlid
Caete dwarf cichlid
Panda dwarf cichlid
Steindachner dwarf cichlid
Bolivian Ram

All these will fit in 20 gallon tank - how many and what with will depend what you like te look of