Convict in a 20

[mindgame]

Could i keep a pair of convicts in my 20 (24x16x12). I have a tetra HOB and a AC 50 running on it

 

[Canibull2000]

I think a pair would be okay in a 20

 

[Fishdude401]

I think a pair would be okay in a 20

 

[Bderick67]

Just make sure the female has enough hiding places. If they are a breeding pair and the female is not ready, the male will likely run her to death.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

should be fine, good size esp. for a small pair

 

[mindgame]

thanks for the advice

 

[cchhcc]

Just make sure the female has enough hiding places. If they are a breeding pair and the female is not ready, the male will likely run her to death.

Super advice! Much easier if the female is quite a bit smaller and can hide in areas the male can't reach.

Throw in some danios or other targets and you'd be set!

 

[fishbum]

They will breed in a 20 ,but I personally do not think it is big enough to keep them for life.I had a breeding pair in a 20L for almost a year,and when they started to get big,they stopped breeding,and I gave them away.Males will get up to six inches,and in a 30 inch tank with a 4 or 5 inch female,it is kind of cramped.