Need fellow mfk opinions

[Matt724]

I plan to buy a 20 gal long this weekend with standard filtration and heating and most likely pool filter sand as substrate.

Question is: what sort of tank should it be?

Convict breeding pair???​

OR

Shell Dweller harem???​

OR

Dwarf Cichlid breeding pair???​

I want to know what type of fish I'm going to have before I set up the aquascape so that it looks good and makes me and my fish happy.

I like all of these and was just wondering which one gives the most satisfaction. I want to try and pull for at least one successful spawn (possibly others) before I introduce maybe some more fish.

Any suggestions/ideas?

 

[Matt724]

no replies?


Please. comon' mfk, i know i ask a lot of questions, but i want to be the most informed before i take on the responsibility for another fish's life.

 

[le patron]

its really all a matter of personal preference, convicts have great personalities but you will have trouble getting rid of all the babies they make.

 

[cichlid fiend]

i agree

 

[Dr Joe]

Unless you have a place(s) for the fry from breeding pairs, go with the shell dwellers.

 

[andyjs]

Shellies ftw! (I can't believe I just typed that, but I'll go with it...)
That would be a sweet tank with sand, a little rock pile at one end, some val at the other, and like 100 shells front and center

 

[freshwaterfishing]

Shell Dweller Im sure it will look great but alot of it has to do with personal prefrence. Cant wait to see the pics

 

[Greenspot]

I would go with the shell guys. Not that i have kept any of the fish on your list, but i reckon they would be heaps interesting.

 

[Matt724]

Aright, looks like im gonna go with the shellies. I'll try and pick up a 20 this weekend at either the lfs or petco. now andyjs, what is "val"?

 

[all_or_nothin]

i would personally get covicts