Cichlids for 10 gallon

[Amaster131]

I was wanting to put some cichlids in my 10 gallon tank. What would be the best cichlid suited for that small of a tank(if any)? I was thinking about apistos.

 

[fishrman16]

i was reading online and it said the best would be convicts

 

[sweetpickles7]

Well i think you could do a pair of rams or kribs,ill give u krib babies if you want.I also like cockatoo dwarf cichlids or checkerboard or yellow dwarf cichlid.Those are just a few, some of the experts will chime in.

 

[sweetpickles7]

No convicts get to big.

 

[Katie217]

For a 10gal, I'd stick to dwarf species of cichlids, rams, kribs, apistos are just a few. Matt I know has bred convicts in a 10gal before, but I strongly dont suggest keeping them in there for life. Male convicts reach about 6" and females around 4-5" there would simply be not enough room in the tank for both fish.
Just stick to smaller species, and if you want convicts, plan to upgrade in the near future.

 

[sweetpickles7]

Just to point something out here.Hes already got a convict pair in a 20L.Ill give you krib babies if you want them austin.

 

[James From Cali]

Apistogramma cacatuiode, or Cockatoo Apisto/Cichlid is a colorful dwarf cichlid that may work for you. It really dependant on what you want to accomplish with them. Breeding, display, just a splash of color. I would say they will be the easiest to breed as they seem to be fairly easy to acclimate. Just give it time. Gorgeous cooloring make it a great centerpiece fish. And with a school of rummynoses or Emperor tetras it makes a splash!

 

[Cichlid-Man]

Apistos would make a great choice. You acctually have quite a few choices. Not only are there tons of species of apistos but then you got your boring rams and kribs.

Another cool choice would be a small colony of Shelldwellers....could be quite the change from normal tanks. Very interesting fish to watch. Not to many people in the MFT waters have or even want to try shelldwellers.

Considering you have a convict pair in your 20L i'd disreguard those suggesting them as a choice. But yes, i've done it.

 

[Amaster131]

I think i will go with apistos, that is if i can find some at my lfs. Thank you everyone for all your help.

 

[Fuzz16]

if they dont have them, check to see if they will special order them for you. most will depending on what chain it is.
and look into what kinda apisto you want, there are a lot of variations. and if anything you can find some goos prices online for them

 

[sweetpickles7]

GO KRIBS!!!i think i saw some cockatoo dwarf cichlids at sailfin.Im almost certain that i did.

 

[Amaster131]

Good because i think i am going to get a pair of cockatoo dwarf cichlids.

 

[James From Cali]

Post pics of them when you get their home set up. I plan on the same thing(with either a 20L or a 10 depending on what my ma says).

 

[sweetpickles7]

Austin are you online cause im not picking you up on my buddy list?Yea i think you would have some kick-a pairs if you do that.Are you going to put anything else with them?

 

[Amaster131]

i wont get them for a while because i am in the process of building a stand that will hold my 20, 10, and 5.5

 

[Amaster131]

Oh and would they do ok in a setup with a lot of rocks?
Every where i look online it says they like heavely planted tanks.

 

[James From Cali]

I like to have a balance between rock and plants. Slate/Rock caves(that are sturdy) are perfect for them to breed and plants just add the softer element and an extra hide out just in case they fight.

 

[Amaster131]

Maybe i will put the plants behind the rocks, that will look pretty nice.

 

[sweetpickles7]

Yea i think it will look pretty good too.I want to go with you when you go to sailfin!

 

[James From Cali]

Maybe i will put the plants behind the rocks, that will look pretty nice.

Also you can use Dwarf Sag, Micro Crypt, or some sort of foreground to fill in the rest of the tank. It will give the fry a place to run to.