Cichlids questions
how many convicts could i keep in a tank that is 48 long 18 high 12 wide.
Also what other cichlids could i keep with them that dont grow very big. I dont wanna keep rehoming fish cause they out grow my tank
In this tank i have a blood parrot about 7inc, how big will my convicts have to be so he wont eat them.
I dont think he could eat them if they a few cm cause he cant even fit the cubes of frozen food in his mouth.
Please try to answer all questions pls
Answers:You have a 55 gallon tank. I would only get 1 male or 2 females. Do not get 1 male and 1 female, or you will soon have more babies than you know what to do with. You could add one green or gold severum, one rainbow cichlid, or maybe a firemouth. If you can find any sajicas, they would also be good. The main thing you want to avoid is a pair forming, because a pair will make your other fish miserable, and might even kill them. The convicts will need to be around 2" to be safe from your parrot. He may not eat them but he might still be able to hurt their fins.
sorry dont know the answer.. just felt sorry as ur question had not be answered
Firstly, am sorry to let you know but the species you already have - is widely known to be aggressive, territorial and who ever sold you it - was going against what many fish-keepers recommend as it isnt a 'true' species of cichlid but a man-made one which can lead to problems for you fish in the future do to the spine, organs and other associated problems arising from cross-breeding within a species.Am sure however that you have a fine specimen and care for it appropriatley but think you should try and gain further info on your blood parrot fish s you are aware of possible problems it may face in the future. Assuming the dimensions you gave for your tank are inches and not cm's and assuming your using an internal filter then the following is basic.