My topless 10 - progression pics

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I've added another HOB. It's a Hagen slim filter HOB 20. Real nice piece of equipment.

i'll post pics tonight.

Set up as is:

topless 10 gallon

Marineland 200 with sponges and bio-rock and bio-balls in the chamber

Dual Zoo Med Canisters

Hagen slim filter 20 HOB


I think i've decided on a fish, based on my large amount of filtration, I may go with a single male convict cichlid.
 
Can't you find something better than a convict? That tank needs something more specialer. Shrimps? Gudgeons? bumble bee goby? what happened to the clown idea?
 
I don't know... I have always been a HUGE fan of the lowly convict cichlid, and I have always wanted to raise a single male to plumpy goodness. Sort of like my 14 inch Midas in my 75 gallon, this would be a 5 inch convict in my 10 gallon, over-filtered of course.

No love for the Convict Cichlid I see. Pitty because its a fantastic animal if kept as a single wet pet. :)
 
i see someone finally snuck a topless 10 in.

Are you going to do anything for a top? i'm sure a convict could jump out
 
ballinouttacntrol;4553318; said:
i see someone finally snuck a topless 10 in.

Are you going to do anything for a top? i'm sure a convict could jump out


Interestingly enough, since its in a VERY low traffic area, i'm not too worried about it. I'll purchase the fish as a baby, and it'll learn the boundaries. Cons are quite bright like that. I had a pair in a small uncovered pond for an entire summer without incident.
 
Redearsunfish;4553341; said:
Interestingly enough, since its in a VERY low traffic area, i'm not too worried about it. I'll purchase the fish as a baby, and it'll learn the boundaries. Cons are quite bright like that. I had a pair in a small uncovered pond for an entire summer without incident.

It's your tank but a 10g is pretty small for a convict IMO. If your dead set on a cichlid(s) have you considered a pair of dwarfs? They are very underrated and can display very nice coloration/personality. Here are a few thoughts to get you researching ;)

Taeniacara candidi
Dicrossus filamentosus
Dicrossus maculatus
Apistogramma cacatuoides
Apistogramma agassizii
Apistogramma borellii
Apistogramma sp. "blue steel"
Mikrogeophagus ramirezi
Mikrogeophagus altispinosa (a little large)

I am growing out a pair of Laetacara curviceps in my 10 gallon. They are eventually going into a 29 gallon and their current 10 gallon be a tank for fry and the female to get a break from the male from time to time.
 
A pair of EBrams would look awesome in there I have a pair and they are very easy though I dont know about all those filters.
 
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