29-30g Tank.... Options?

[RDTigger]

What can I do with this? Been crazy for CLoaches.. but fear this tank is just too small....


Stocking options? Love color, personality..Want to aquascape a natural tank...driftwood, rock.. naturally high 7.5-7.8ph tap water...

 

[abarilot]

Apistos or rams (mikrogeophagus) could work. If you are worried about the pH you can use some RO to drop it some but at 7.5 you should be fine.

 

[RDTigger]

I'm just a complete n00b with cichla.. Cared for loaches for a summer..never really looked at cichlids since I knew they weren't compatible.

 

[GTbEaSt]

firemouth or convict

 

[RDTigger]

firemouth or convict

which area of cichla are they from...?

 

[RDTigger]

Apisto's sound cool, just looking at the rams

The Dwarf Cichlid profiles are great... maybe 4-5 Apisto's with a small (3-4) school of 1" danio's..These look like little trout. pic is link to profile..

QUICK STATS Minimum Tank Size: 10 gallons Care Level: Easy Temperament: Peaceful Water Conditions: 73-79° F, KH 8-12, pH 6.5-7.5 Max. Size: 1" Color Form: Red, Yellow Diet: Omnivore Origin: India Family: Cyprinidae
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[abarilot]

With apistos try to get a sex ratio of 1 male to 2 females. Also if you are interested in them cory cats are good tank mates. You can get more of the those danios as well, I'd probably get a dozen.

 

[Loves severums]

With apistos try to get a sex ratio of 1 male to 2 females. Also if you are interested in them cory cats are good tank mates. You can get more of the those danios as well, I'd probably get a dozen.

 

[Jakob]

I would say a pair of Firemouth would look great in this tank. Firemouth (thorychtys meeki) come from south/central america.

 

[kevbc03]

A pair of Firemouths or Convicts