Jewel Cichlid Minimum Tank Size?

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Aluyasha

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Still learning about cichlids and was curious what a minimum tank size for one jewel cichlid would be? I have a spare 20 gallon and just wanted to research some options. Any info helps. :)
 
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I have a pair in a 20g. They do ok, but it doesn't seem to be enough room for them to exist and breed. Once eggs are present, they don't get along all too well.


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I think 20g would be a proper tank size for a single Jewel. As stated before may be too small for a pair unless they were very well bonded.
 
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Would the tank be fine for 1 jewel cichlid and a bushynose pleco?
 
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Thank you everyone for the quick responses! I will post pictures when I get them. :)
 
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Is there anything else I could put with the jewel cichlid in the 20g? (besides a mate or bn pleco)
 
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