i have a Question about cichlids

michel · New member Joined: 15 Jul 2005 Posts: 14

i have 4 cichlids in a 10 gallon thes r u cichlids i have convict, bullgod,green texes and a african they r all about 1.5 inches right now iam thinking about geting a beger tank can u tell me how beg they each grow and give me some info about them

Hooben · Posted: Sun Jul 17, 2005 10:04 pm Post subject:

Really, none of the fishes that you mentioned should live together or alone in a ten gallon tank. You might consider going back to your local fish shop and try to return them for something a little smaller and not as mean. These are all agressive fish that will fight and not get along with each other.

t_chelle16 · Moderator Joined: 22 Mar 2004 Posts: 3437

Well, the african most likely is not compatible with the other fish. A lot will depend on the exact species (a picture would help), but if it was sold in a mixed/assorted african tank, it is most likely a Lake Malawi mbuna or peacock. In which case it should get somewhere between 4" and 6" and could require anywhere from a 45 - 120+ gallon tank (mainly because it will best with a large group of similar african cichlids due to it's aggressive nature). But really, since it is sort of the "odd man out" I recommend that you return it.

As for the other fish, cons get 4" - 6" (depending on the sex) and are highly aggressive. They require at least 15 - 20 gallons each. Green texas cichlids get around 12" and require at least 50 gallons each. Bullgod - check that name again. I've never heard of any fish with that name.

As it is, you're looking at requiring at least a 100 - 150 gallon tank (depending on what the bullgod really is). Unless you can get a larger tank within the next month, I really recommend returning all your fish and getting something more suitable for a 10 gallon tank.

-Chelle

Trickster · Member Joined: 05 Apr 2005 Posts: 309 Location: My Chair

Definatly agree with t. defienatly get rid of ALL of those cichlids. When u said bigger tank, and u were thinking of about a 20gallon then u can keep the convict, but the convict alone, i got lucky with my convict and it gets along with my fish, but normaly it will wail the hell out of any other fish.

If your just gonna keep the 10g get some nice tetras maybe guppys, mollys, swords, platies. Things that stay really small.

A 10 gallon is way to small!

big-pig-666 · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 2:12 am Post subject:

no offence but you really need help with your spelling..

Fish Addict · Posted: Mon Jul 18, 2005 3:23 am Post subject:

as tchell said you are going to need tank 100 and 150 and if don't the right name for the other fish <bullgod > post a pic and we can try a figure it out

lil shant · Member Joined: 08 May 2005 Posts: 176

i think he ment bulldog i have seen some on the san jose california pet store and it was about 8 inches