Mbuna do not belong in a 20 gallon. Sorry that's not what you want to hear, but we are trying to help you avoid the inevitable bloodbath that is going to happen once the cichlids hit sexual maturity. Your LFS will gladly sell you more fish when that happens, though. As Shawnie said, it's up to the OP to take advice or not.
We cannot force someone to listen. Since the original question has been addressed by some of our experienced members, this thread will be closed. Please keep this respectful, as Shawnie said. This doesn't just go for lil, it also goes for everyone else. Many of the posts on both sides have read as pretty disrespectful. For those suggesting not to do the cichlids in the 20 gallon tank, we do need to remember that this is, in the end, lil's decision, and we need to not be disrespectful simply because of that.
Lil, realize that the forum members are not contradicting your LFS just to be contradictory. They're doing it because they disagree with the LFS. They've offered evidence to support their claims. Has the LFS done so? Or are you going with the advice that you want to be right? Whatever the case is, it's your choice to make, and I stand by your right to make it.
However, if you are going to choose to ignore the advice here, please be gracious about it. I'm glad that you're choosing to do research. Whether or not you go with the information you find, at least you will know precisely what you are getting yourself into. Good luck and keep us posted. Edit: Ninja'd by Lucy. Similar Aquarium Threads. Hemikyle Aug 23, Aquarium Stocking. To help your African cichlids grow faster, feed them a proper diet using quality food.
For better colorations, consider feeding your fish color enhancing foods. Aggression in the fish tank result in stunted growth in some members, therefore try not to overstock your tank, but maintain the maximum number of cichlids to tame belligerent members. Moreover, maintain your cichlids in an environment that best mimic their wild ecosystem. Test for ammonia, nitrites, and ph at least once every week, plus try keep the nitrates at a manageable level.
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Enter your email address below. This site uses cookies. I did have a baby bluegill in the tank for about 3 or 4 days but unfornately he jumped out of the tank. I'd be okay with just keeping one fish in the tank. The only cichlids I have kept before were bolivian rams so i'd like to try and keep something other than rams if possible.
I am on a budget some unfornately money is a factor. I'd appreciate any suggestions. Nov 11, 0 16 Warren, Maine. I think a 20 would be fine for a breeding pair of certain dwarf cichlids, or a single specimen as part of a community tank setup. Let us know what you water is like so you can get better recommendations for a specific species.
I usually keep the temperature at around 78 degrees it's set to about 74 to 75 degrees right now because of the bluegill I had I haven't tested my water lately. I'll test my water later tonight and let you know what the results are. Now the 20 gallon tank I have is a 20 high so I would imagine that would make a difference. Yes having a 20H changes things a little, not much though. I think it would still work with the right fish though.
I just tested my water and here are the results: ph: between 7. Dec 19, 47 0 0 Colorado Springs, CO. AC Members.
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