Help me convert to the new world...

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cichlovr

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Hi
Gotta say this forum is incredible. I've been doing a ton of research, but still can't quite figure out the solution. So here I am out in the open posting.:D

I've pretty much rebuilt an old odd sized tank (48"x11"x11") that I got from a friend. After a lot of years with malawi/tangs, I'm looking for something different. Here is what I'm after:

A single species pair, lots of personality/interaction. A pair of 'wet pets' really.
Hate dither fish, so not after skittish cichlids.

List so far, CAs
Pair of Salvini: hide too much/too big?
convicts: fry very hard to get rid of.
firemouths: too big?
carpintis:too big?
No idea on SAs

The small width of the tank (11") is really limiting my options along with lack of knowledge on new world cichlids...:(
 
I'd go with the cons, and I'd throw in a single grammodes as "chief fry killer!" Just make sure the grammodes is bigger than the cons or they'll gang up on him.

Ideally, I'd include a bunch of livebearers also.
 
Well 48*11*11= 5808/231= 25.14g. So your stocking is pretty limited. I would go for a pair of Honduran Red Points. They are somewhat similar to convicts but are much more colorful and would be easier to sell. Here is a good link with information on them. http://www.gcca.net/fom/Archocentrus_sp_Honduran-Red-Point.htm
 
Thanks for the ideas guy, I'll do some research on the ones you mentioned ...if only the tank had more width...
 
cchhcc;3173639; said:
I'd go with the cons, and I'd throw in a single grammodes as "chief fry killer!" Just make sure the grammodes is bigger than the cons or they'll gang up on him.

Ideally, I'd include a bunch of livebearers also.
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Cons will gang up on anything, no matter the size. I've got a small pair in with my foot long RD/Midas and they are relentless little buggers. They still show him who's boss, I'm just sayin' ;)
 
MDH;3175512; said:
Cons will gang up on anything, no matter the size. I've got a small pair in with my foot long RD/Midas and they are relentless little buggers. They still show him who's boss, I'm just sayin' ;)
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Yeah, they'll certainly try to gang up, but I've had good success with such setups many times. As long as the grammodes is bigger than the male con, it'd make a good situation.
 
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