30 Gal tank ideas

[Lovingmytank]

I've just bought my second tank which is a 30 gallon, it needs to go through the full cycle which is underway now.

I was going to initally stock it with Malawi Cichlids when it has finished its cycle however i'm now edging towards maybe trying some other South American Cichlids like Firemouths.

Is a 30 Gal suitable for Firemouths? if so how many would I put in the tank and what other fish would be good additions to the tank when running?

 

[discus4everGrl]

I am only responding to this because then it will go back to the top of the page. Cichlid Man is the one you need to talk to so Maybe post a new thread with "help me Cichlid Man!" hahaha. We see so many threads requesting help on stocking tanks that it must have gotten overlooked.

 

[zoo minsi]

or maybe ask in the cichlid forum personally im not sure. But heres some sites that might help. GL and post some pics when you get the tank stocked

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/index.php

http://www.cichlids.com

 

[Lovingmytank]

Great Thanks Guys

 

[Lovingmytank]

Update on the soon to be tank occupants for the 30 gal!

I've decided now that I will buy 4 Firemouths to begin with each just under 2 inches in size, to accompany the FM's I'm going to have Rosy Barbs probs 5-6 and a Clown plec I currently house in a 10 gallon.

2 of the FM's will eventually go back to the shop once I have a pair so that will mean the following in the tank for the long haul -

2 Firemouths
6 Rosy Barbs
1 Clown Plec

Does this sound ok for a 30 gallon 36x12x15 tank?

Appreciate your feedback