Size Of Tank V Size Of Fish

[cragz15]

Hi all,
I have a 36 gallon tank,,and idealy wanted the largest type of malawi cichlid,,or the largest pair possible in my tank,,please help,,,dont know which type of fish to go for,,i know,,,or shall i say been told i could have around 10 cichlids in the tank,,but i would rather have just the one ,,or a pair,,,,any suggestions,,,,many thanx all who give advice.

 

[stang1]

What are the tank dimensions?

 

[Jazzzz]

aq single fish would probably be lonely and one large fish is much harder to keep healthy than 4 smaller fish in terms of water parameters

 

[bitteraspects]

To avoid conflicts and bioad problems, the recommended rule of thumb is 1"sq/gal. While africans can be and often are "over stocked", this "rule" is suggested to easily maintain optimal water parameters and living conditions without needing too much extra attention.

 

[Jazzzz]

You still carn't keep one 36" fish or two 18" fish in it though

 

[bitteraspects]

Please read again.

1"sq not 1"

A 36" fish is not 36 square inches.

 

[Jazzzz]

sorry wasn't aimed at you but if i miss read it so could he/she sorry yes your maths there is right

 

[cragz15]

it is a corner fluval,161 litre tank​

Hi all,
I have a 36 gallon tank,,and idealy wanted the largest type of malawi cichlid,,or the largest pair possible in my tank,,please help,,,dont know which type of fish to go for,,i know,,,or shall i say been told i could have around 10 cichlids in the tank,,but i would rather have just the one ,,or a pair,,,,any suggestions,,,,many thanx all who give advice.

What are the tank dimensions?

it is a corner tank,,27 inch,into each corner then the bow front