Kelberi in 20 long for life

Chub_by

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Not trolling. Just obsessed with pbass since my last one. Had to get rid of my tank. Really want to squeeze a kelberi (smallest pbass) into a 20L or 40breeder.
Well it's not gonna work, so this thread can be closed, right?
 

Abyssalisk

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This isn't even a question. It is the responsibility of every aquarist to provide a happy and healthy home to any fish they take responsibility for. If you want to keep Cichla, then get serious about this hobby. This website is called "MonsterFishKeepers" for a reason. If you put that beautiful fish intentionally into an abusive situation over your selfish neglect, please get off this forum.
 

krichardson

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I think it can be stunted and work.
Then keep in mind that that little kelberi will never reach anywhere near it's potential as far as size and coloration.If you are seriously going to attempt this then hopefully you will provide adequate filtration and water changes and you won't crowd that tank with other fish.
 
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