tank size

[fishme.]

hello

a friend of mine shut off ( i can't say it in english ) his fishroom and he gave me 2 aquariums 40x40x40 and 2 60 liter aquariums for 20 euro all , so i din't think of of it twice

would you put any dwarf cichlid in an aquarium 40cm x 40cm x 40cm / 16 inch x16 x 16 ? or should i use it only for fry ?

 

[tjudy]

I would not hesitate to put in a pair of dwarf cichlids that are of a smaller species (Nannacara taenia, N. anomola, Congochromis dimidiatus, etc...) that are also bonded pairs. I would avoid larger species or those that are particularly aggressive. I use smaller tanks that that (yours is a little over ten gallons I think) with few issues. Lots of driftwood and hiding places help.

 

[apistobob]

I agree with Ted. With good aquascaping you should be fine with many species of dwarf cichlids. Just make sure to have plenty of habitat - rocks, driftwood, plants, leaves, etc.

Bob

 

[fishme.]

thanks

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