How many midas in a 48x18x30

[Bogwoodbruce]

After moving some fish around, i've now got an empty 48x30x18, which i would like to keep some Midas cichlids in. How many could i have and if so any tankmates. It would be my first time i've kept them. But i do keep other large cichlids, e.g oscars, texas, pike cichlids. And any good pics if you've got any please.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Also what would i be better with Midas cichlid or Red devil, they look very similar, whats the difference between the two?

 

[jordanlewis100]

hi i have found it hard to find red devils(labiatus) in the uk,most fish that i see are midas,not that it matters as they are identical in husbandry requirements,food etc.I would say that in a tank that size to start off with half a dozen youngsters in the normal way and see what happens as they are likely to tolerate each other longer that way good luck

 

[JCA]

is it a 18" width or a 30" width? The title says one thing and your post says another

 

[jordanlewis100]

i kept a midas in a 48"x18"x18" and he was quite aggressive,after he had killed the other cichlids in the tank apart from a smaller dempsey,he tried to bite off the end of my thumb!!! The only other fish i've had that bite harder were marine triggers! I wish i had kept him now though as he was a fantastic show fish,once again i hope it all works out

 

[rust9000]

You could get away with just a pair in there

 

[---XR---]

only 2 in the max, being that it's only 4' long

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

It's 48long, 30"high, 18"wide.

 

[Bogwoodbruce]

Also would they be ok with a pair of 6 inch severums? I'm going to get 4 or 5 and wiat untill i get a pair and sell the others off.

 

[balton777]

Also would they be ok with a pair of 6 inch severums? I'm going to get 4 or 5 and wiat untill i get a pair and sell the others off.

No, most likely not.