Kinda new with cichlids

acetennis2002

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I want to start acupple cichlids in a 10g tank but i dont know a whole lot about them what kind of filter do i need? what kids go will in that small of a tank and how many of them can i have in there thanks for the help.
 
well I dont know about any kids fitting in a 10 gallon tank, but I do know a few kinds of cichlids that could.

I would stay awa from the NW cichlids, though rams and the lot of the dwarfs CAN live in a 10 gallon, they really dont do well in one, so a 20 is better for them.

But my favorite kind of cichlids, the neolamprologus multifacitus can live in a 10 gallon. It is a lake tanganyikan cichlidfs, meaning it is african, and needs a high PH, shells, as they are shell dwellers and a nice sandy bottem. they are not that commen though, and do cost alot, so you may not be able to find them.

But they would need a normal filter, a heater, keep the temp in the 78 range, a PH of 8 plus, so cichlid sand or aroginte, I think that is how it is spelled, would be needed. They keep the PH up there, and somne whale eye shells, or turbo shells, Though the escargo shells are the best bet, I have never seen them, but have herd that you can buy them in the international food section at a grocery store.

EDIT_I didnt even see this was in the african section, I thought it was the new world section.
 
Cichlids are very active and often aggressive. Even small ones need a lot of space.

Shelldwellers are the only cichlid that should be kept in a 10 gallon. Any shelldweller will work in this tank so see what kinds your fish store has, and make sure you do research before you get them - they have specific needs.

If you can't get these fish, or don't like them, then cichlids are not a good idea unless you can get a bigger tank. The best thing you can do is find a more suitable type of fish for your current one.
 
one thing to add. L. Ocellatus are not the best choice for a 10 gallon, they are to territorial for a 10 gallon, though you may be able to get away with a trio of them.
 

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