I don't know much about Dwarf cichlids, but I'm looking to stock a single species (just 1 fish) and want a mini monster. So if anyone can give me a few ideas it would be helpful.
Steve
Steve
Stocking Dwarf cichlids,20G 24"x13" footprint
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Most dwarf cichlids (South American) are best kept in pairs or small groups. Are you looking for an aggressive fish? Usually when people use the term "dwarf cichlids" they are referring to small SA species like rams and apistogramma.
Apisto caucatoides may fit your bill. They are a little bigger and beefier than they average apisto and very showy. Either a triple red or orange blaze would be nice.
a pair of kribs would be easy to breed. Shell dwellers are top notch. and rams are a great choice. all easy to breed
oh, a mini monster, sorry. didn't read that part. Ummm... If you change that in your LFS for a 20 gallon Long, which would give you a 30" base, you could probably get away with a single rainbow wolf fish: Erythrinus erythrinus. That's a real monster. OR, if you want a cool shoal of monster fish, Exodons are great. You could probably get 5-10 in a 20L.
Check out this thread, it helped me a lot when I was looking for some fish for my 40
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253800
Check out this thread, it helped me a lot when I was looking for some fish for my 40
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=253800
Thank you for the help. I didn't even know where to start. I will be looking for one of two fish. Telmatochromis vittatus or Neolamprologus similis. Again, thank you guys for the help!!!
Steve
Steve
Electric blue jack Dempsys... they get to a decent size... and arent aggressive...
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