30 gallon changes

[Cross127]

I'd personally go with A. panamensis. Beautiful little (5") CA cichlid, pretty uncommon, easily bred.

No one likes to think outside the box.

I did with some Rarer Acaras. Not many people keep Acaras besides Pulcher but most don't keep Patricki, Diadema etc etc.

 

[Tongue33]

What is wrong with Discus in there??? Someone is kidding right??

 

[Headrush]

I'd really prefer a single specimen in there such as the female sal, however I considered a single Discus and was advised against it.

Tank is 30 "long" = 36" x 12" front to back, not sure how high~ 15-16 inches maybe?

I was told they (Discus) prefer to be kept in groups and in a larger tank. Thanks for all the suggestions. I will definitely be looking into all of them as there are a few species, especially the Acara's mentioned by CROSS and I saw some jewels in a LFS last night while Christmas shopping


Anyone have Pics of the fish they've recommended? WOuld save me some time...

Thank you & MERRY CHRISTMAS

 

[Headrush]

OK looked at all the suggestions and I'm really leaning toward a pair of Red Jewel Cichlids. The Nanoluteus are also interesting but I like the brillian red coloration of the mating pair of jewels.

Can they (Jewels) be kept in a pH of around 8-8.2? I see their recommended pH is 6.5-7.5

Thanks

 

[klmt]

I'd go with firemouths, they are cool i just got a pair.

 

[Headrush]

I'd go with firemouths, they are cool i just got a pair.

I have a male in my 90 and have kept them in the past. i don't agree a 30 is an acceptable tank size for a pair of adult FM's

They are not an option at this point, thanks

 

[Modest_Man]

A. panamensis from www.fishbase.org

 

[Headrush]

A. panamensis from www.fishbase.org

Thanks Modest Man but the Jewels are really growing on me. Gona post a thread in the African Rivers forum I think.

You guys/Gals? have all been a big help. Thank you!

 

[Wolf3101]

OK looked at all the suggestions and I'm really leaning toward a pair of Red Jewel Cichlids. The Nanoluteus are also interesting but I like the brillian red coloration of the mating pair of jewels.

Can they (Jewels) be kept in a pH of around 8-8.2? I see their recommended pH is 6.5-7.5

Thanks

Jewels adapt very well to differing PH conditions. We have two pair spawning in 7.8 PH and quite a number of growing fry. One of the pair is in a 29 gallon while the other is in a 55

 

[Keeper of Chunga]

I'd personally go with A. panamensis. Beautiful little (5") CA cichlid, pretty uncommon, easily bred.

No one likes to think outside the box.

I am not finding anything on that fish - links?