Tank mates

[Timothen]

Hey how ya going. I want your thoughts on some tank mates for a jack dempsey. He is still fairly small and is looking pretty lonely. I know they can pretty much go with any american cichlids but for a really good look what would be best for the tank. thanks timothen

 

[Lupin]

What size is the tank?

 

[Timothen]

Its a 70 litre tank

 

[Lupin]

Its a 70 litre tank

The tank is really too small for a JD. Anything else will only be harassed to death. I'd consider upgrading to a 55g.

 

[jonnie5]

maybe a texas or an oscar.

 

[albirdy]

ah, didn't see this post. just posted something just like this. how big is your jd?

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

tank is too small even for the demp, I wouldn't add any more cichlids at all

 

[djarmstrong]

maybe a texas or an oscar.

he said 70 litre not 70 Gal , an Oscar or Texas wouldn't fit in there .

Maybe some little schooling fish like Tetras or barbs .

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

he said 70 litre not 70 Gal , an Oscar or Texas wouldn't fit in there .

Maybe some little schooling fish like Tetras or barbs .

I'd go with this, and get rid of the dempsey. Small schooling fish are nice display especially if it is a planted tank

 

[djarmstrong]

Yer get rid of the JD , dint see that he had one if them , maybe change the JD for a couple of German Rams along with a School of Tiger barbs , a School of Corys and a school of Cardinal tetras .