Stocking for 20 gallon

[Bæn]

Hi all,
i am looking at starting a 20 gallon tank, roughly 60cm long x 40cm front to back x 30cm tall , ideally for a pair of rareish dwarf cichlids that i can breed. I was thinking of a pair of cichlids and then tetras or another schooling fish to keep with them. I am looking for suggestions/ideas for the pair of cichlids to keep and breed. I was looking at ivanacara which i really liked as well as some of the more niche appisto's. Let me know any other suggestions, Thanks.

 

[Bæn]

I can buy F1 Offspring of Ivanacara Adoketa Rio Cuiari at 5-6cm which i am seriously thinking about. to increase my chances of a breeding pair how many should i buy?

 

[dw1305]

Hi all,

I can buy F1 Offspring of Ivanacara Adoketa Rio Cuiari at 5-6cm which i am seriously thinking about. to increase my chances of a breeding pair how many should i buy?

I think the answer is probably "none", because you would need a much bigger tank. Personally I don't have any practical experience, but others will - <"https://apistogramma.com/forum/threads/ivanacara-adoketa-tankmates.19376/">.

What does the tank look like? Can we have a picture and what is your water like etc.

Some details just help us help you.

Cheers Darrel

 

[anewbie]

You have a 20 tall as oppose to a 20 long - what dwarf cichild need is floor space. Ivanacara adoketa are particularly vicious and would need something closer to 36inch x 16 inch min - however their cousin ivancara bimaculata are much more peaceful but still they are not a tiny fish and a 20 high like what you have is not enough space. You might get away with a 20 long (30inchx12 inch) but still i think they would appreciate more space.