The little apisto

[sorriva99]

Hey all
I have a new tank of 52*30 cm. There is any little apisto or other dwarf ciclid that can I take in this tank?

 

[central tanks]

thats about 2 feet by 1foot. I'm assuming its about 1 foot high as well. Sounds like maybe a 20 gal Long?? just a guess.
I'm pretty sure you can keep most apistos in that size. How many you keep and what other fish are also big factors tho

 

[Mike Wise]

Actually the tank is closer to the functional bottom dimensions of a common 10 (US) gallon tank (20x10"=200 sq. in). The tank in question is 21.6x12" and =260 sq in or 30% larger than a 10. A 20L/29H: 30x12"=360 sq. in. and has almost 40% more surface area. A 15/20H: 24x12"=288 sq. in. and has about 10% more surface area. While I think a 10 gallon tank is small for keeping most dwarf cichlids, I believe that the tank in question could work for some species IF properly decorated. Species I'd suggest are A. borellii, and species of the resticulosa-complex. If it were possible to find them, A. wapisana is the ideal candidate. All tend to be less aggressive species

 

[central tanks]

I thought he said its 52cm by 30cm. There is 30.48 cm in a foot. Maybe I'm miss understanding what he is saying

 

[sorriva99]

if 1 foot is 30.48cm the tank are about 2 feet per 1 foot per 1 foot (52x30x30cm)
if i can't found some very little and quiet apisto i think i'm going to take danio margaritatus or erythromicron

 

[Mike Wise]

I think you need to check your math. 24" or 2' is approximately 60 cm, actually; 52cmX 2.54"/cm = is approximately 21½".

 

[sorriva99]

Yes I need xD
In Italy we don't use this system si for me is a little difficult