Stocking 23 Gallon With One Fish

[samxx]

i have a 23 gallon UK tank ( i think that is like 25 g us i think )
i would like one fish in there
something bright
big
any ideas

 

[denis coghlan]

Hi angle

Can you give us more details about the tank.

Is it empty at the moment, ie do you still have to buy substrate, rocks etc.

what sort of filter do you have?

Do you have an idea about what type of african cichlid you would like?

 

[Ferris]

You won't see the best out of African's by stocking 1 fish unfortunately, especially Mbuna. IMO you would be better looking at a pair of Rams or Kribs (more info in the NW forum). There are loads of dwarf NW cichlids that are extremely colourful and would suit your tank size.

 

[samxx]

hello
Is it empty at the moment, ie do you still have to buy substrate, rocks etc.

its now got guppies in which are going in a different tank
but the tank has got mt snails in it will that be a prob
its got lots of fake plants in it

what sort of filter do you have?
fluval bio life


Do you have an idea about what type of african cichlid you would like?
something bright would not mine / happy to live on it own & quite big

 

[denis coghlan]

Think I am going to go with ferris on this one. Sorry I dont know enough about african cichlids to offer you any real advice on a solitary fish for a 20g.

 

[mamafish68]

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[Ferris]

Shellies are a great choice but again i wouldn't keep 1 on its own.

Sorry Mama

 

[mamafish68]

LOL ya big dork!!!

most shellies can be kept in colonies

 

[Ferris]

I know but angel wants to keep a single fish.