Convict tank size

[softturtle]

I don't think the issue is water quality. I think aggresion is the issue at hand. I would say the more cover (sight barriers) you get in the tank the better. A few small flowerpots would be good for a pair of cons. If the beatings persist, I'd get another female and put her in there with them. The male will most likly pick a female and reject the other one (return her or put her in another tank).

 

[skinless]

just less stuff in the tank means more room to stretch the fins. gravel and some larger rocks should be absolutely fine though. with the exception of a pot cut to fit the female i would think ornamental hiding spots are bunk in a smaller tank. it's like playing hide and seek while holding hands with the seeker.

 

[blackceemoney]

convicks breed too often to keep in such a small tank

 

[mitch4ya]

The breeding pair will be fine, but the thousands of fry will overrun that little tank!!