Breeding convicts

[Omni663]

What size tank is recommended to house a breeding pair of convict cichlids for life?


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[mr.bigglesworth]

20g.

 

[tommybhermitage]

20 long fits best


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[Azedenkae]

They can be kept in something as small as a 15g, but 20g would be much more comfortable and preferable. Though something larger, say 40g, will allow for ample space for fries to grow as well.

 

[Omni663]

At what point would the parents become aggressive to the fry if kept in the same tank though?


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[Andrewtfw]

At what point would the parents become aggressive to the fry if kept in the same tank though?


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That would depend on the personality of the pair. Usually they are excellent parents. You could provide dithers if concerned.

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[Omni663]

I know I won't be able to grow out the fry to good feeder size with the parents. What size tank would be appropriate as a grow out for them to reAch 1-2 inches?would a second 20long be good or is a larger tank recommended ?


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