help with my cichlids ASAP
- Thread starter rivendel
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ok, 10g is WAY too small for those fish. Yes,they are nice fish, probably retail of 50 for the 5 but you NEED to do some research on them A.S.A.P. or they will soon end up going down a drain, and a dead fish isn't worth too much usually. A 30g is a minimum to start with. A 40g breeder or a 55g would be much better. Check your local newspaper or evengo online to find used equipment. You can post WANTED ads in the classifieds on this site and i'm sure there are some MFK'rsnear you.
no other fish. get rid of the goldfish and get a 30 gallon. dont add anymore fish. and start by researching the species you have. this will give you more info than we can.
Agreed, those fish are going to rip themselves to shreds in no time. You need a much larger tank. A 30 gallon tank is not very expensive and you can usually find lots of stuff on the http://toronto.kijiji.ca/ website.
when they say thirty they mean 30 long, a 29 will not have enough room for them to escape when they chase each other.
Basically you got a good deal, but you must invest in a larger tank. The 10 Gallon will make a great Hospital tank, or perhaps a grow out tank if you are fortunate enough to have a mating couple. Unfortunetly, that will produce another emergency (needing to purchase another tank as they start growning). a 30 gallon will give you some breathing room, but you will be happier when you upgrade to a 55 gallon and decorate it with a lot of rocks and caves. the Advantage with the 30 gallon is it gives you the option of using the filter and heater you already have. Just like fish, your hobby will keep growing. You must stay ahead of this growth. Bigger is always better.
