29 gallon?

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swifty

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I'm thinking about upgrading my 20g long to a 29g because of petco's sale. I'm choosing a 29g because of the similar footprints, and because I have a heater rated for 30g, 2 Aquaclear 50s, 30" dual T5 lamp, and a 20g/29g/37g rated stand so everything I have now would be a smooth transition. Just have to repaint the new tank and transfer gravel/water. I am also choosing 29g because my landlord doesn't want big tanks in the house (said 20 gallons max), so I figure a 29 will be the highest I can stretch the limit.

I currently have 1 3"-ish male firemouth, and 8 1.5-2" black skirt tetras. Tank has been setup since January 2013 and I've had to remove a convict/festivum/BNP because they weren't compatible tankmates (too aggressive/territorial or not enough).

In another thread I was told a 40 breeder would be the smallest tank to go to breed firemouths, however I am not looking to breed, just for a companion for my firemouth.

My questions:
-Can the female be done with him in the 29?
-If I choose the 29, if not the female fm, will that lead me to any new fish options or increasing school size?
-If the female/other fish/school increase can't be done would I be ok to just leave everything as is?
 
You should be ok with current set up moved to a 29. I do a question for you. If you say you are not looking to breed, then why would you want to add a female with your male? Female + Male = Fry
 
SYCichlid said:
You should be ok with current set up moved to a 29. I do a question for you. If you say you are not looking to breed, then why would you want to add a female with your male? Female + Male = Fry
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Agreed with cichlids you can't stop them from breeding if there is a male and female. You'll eventually end up with one of them dead.


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I only wanted a female since a male would mean a guaranteed death. I was thinking since they aren't as prolific breeders as convicts that they had to have certain conditions to breed, such as a increased temperature or special diet to encourage breeding.
 
swifty said:
I only wanted a female since a male would mean a guaranteed death. I was thinking since they aren't as prolific breeders as convicts that they had to have certain conditions to breed, such as a increased temperature or special diet to encourage breeding.
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Eh with most cichlids all you need is male and female and they do the rest. Those conditions help but really aren't needed


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I see, I guess that's out of the question than until I move or my landlord lets me get a bigger tank.

With the 29, can I add any top dwelling fish/schools, or increase the current tetra school size?
 
Picked up the 29g and plan to switch tomorrow. Question still remains, can I add any top dwelling cichlids/schools or just increase the current school since a female isn't possible?
 
swifty said:
Picked up the 29g and plan to switch tomorrow. Question still remains, can I add any top dwelling cichlids/schools or just increase the current school since a female isn't possible?
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I wouldn't add anymore cichlids, if you already have tetras just slightly increase their number


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