I have a lil 2 inch jewel cichlid...i already have 10 red minor tetras in there with him....i was wondering if i could add a convict in the tank with him?....about the same size..i have an AquaClear 70 for filtration....
jewel cichlid tankmates for a 30g
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what are the dimensions? If this is a 30 long, it might work with a convict, but it might not work either
A convict might work. I would make sure the convict is large enough to defend itself, have plenty of cover, and rearrange the hiding spots right before you release the convict. Then turn out the light on the aquarium and the lights in the room for a while.
Under some circumstances, some jewel cichlids can turn into killers. I had one in with a pair of breeding firemouths, each of which was slightly larger than the jewel. The 2 firemouths battled the jewel constantly. One late afternoon, I came home from playing football with my friends, this was in the late 70s, I was just a kid. Both firemouths had their fins and tails chewed off completely, eyes eaten out. One was still alive, trying to get away, the jewel was holding on to his tail like a pitbull. I was pretty horrified.
They aren't usually that nasty, but that was an example of what they are capable of, it's stuck in my head for 30+ years. That was in a little 10 gallon aquarium, my first one. My parents called it "the fishtank of horrors". I made a lot of dreadful mistakes cramming cichlids into that little aquarium. At least I kept the water clean. I think the 30 will be much better suited for one, and convicts are usually tougher than firemouths.
Under some circumstances, some jewel cichlids can turn into killers. I had one in with a pair of breeding firemouths, each of which was slightly larger than the jewel. The 2 firemouths battled the jewel constantly. One late afternoon, I came home from playing football with my friends, this was in the late 70s, I was just a kid. Both firemouths had their fins and tails chewed off completely, eyes eaten out. One was still alive, trying to get away, the jewel was holding on to his tail like a pitbull. I was pretty horrified.
They aren't usually that nasty, but that was an example of what they are capable of, it's stuck in my head for 30+ years. That was in a little 10 gallon aquarium, my first one. My parents called it "the fishtank of horrors". I made a lot of dreadful mistakes cramming cichlids into that little aquarium. At least I kept the water clean. I think the 30 will be much better suited for one, and convicts are usually tougher than firemouths.
i also have had a couple vicious jewel cichlids that have been very brutal. it sounds like you already have quite a bit of fish in the tank so i would keep an eye on all the fish in case the jewel decides to start killing things.
the tetras should be the only tankmates or remove them. do not introduce another cichlid by itself the 1 on 1 result may be a dead cichlid. you will have to get at least 2 more cichlids ie. convict, firemouth,another jewel. 3 cichlids will hunt & eat the tetras.
