I have a 35 gallon that is set up with a Convict, Firemouth, Bristle Nose Pleco, and a Raphael Striped Cat. I am willing to get rid of both cichlids to get new ones. My question is what would you do if you had to choose between a 30 gallon and a 35 gallon (35 has more overall room obviously but the 30 has a bigger footprint) and what would you stock it with including my two catfish? I'm thinking a single salvini. Or keeping the firemouth and throwing in some Tiger Barbs. What do you think?
35 Gallon or 30 Gallon Stocking
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Are we talking a 35g 36x13x16 and a 30g breeder 36x18x12?
The bigger footprint is generally a better choice with cichlids, but if its the breeder tank I would say no. It is just too shallow looking. I would be aiming more toward the 40g breeder which is 16" high. It just looks better.
I guess if it were me and those were the ONLY two choices, I would go with the 35g because it just looks better. But if your set on a Salvini you should go with the 30g.
The bigger footprint is generally a better choice with cichlids, but if its the breeder tank I would say no. It is just too shallow looking. I would be aiming more toward the 40g breeder which is 16" high. It just looks better.
I guess if it were me and those were the ONLY two choices, I would go with the 35g because it just looks better. But if your set on a Salvini you should go with the 30g.
i'd say rainbow cichlids, but that would mean you'd start looking for them too and knowing my luck, you'll find them first. lol I'm selfish, what can I say 
Naw, jk go for them, they're great. I got mine from aquabid.com
Naw, jk go for them, they're great. I got mine from aquabid.com