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ku5626
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I have no clue what Chiclids perfer more, sand or gravel, i know they like a lot of rocks and plants, what kind of Chiclids would be fine in a 10 gallon?

Thanks!
Ku,
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aquapickle27
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Im sure you dont want just one so like a pair or so would be more like it.

Some pairs you might try are:

Convicts, but that is probably pushing it.

Brichardi are really nice but that might still be a bit much.

Flag cichlids are quite small (around 2.5in and a max of 4in).

Rams are also smallish, and might make it in a ten.

Here are a ton of cichlid profiles you should look at:

http://www.aquariacentral.com/species/db.cgi?db=fresh&uid=default&Type=Cichlids&Availability=Common&sb=1&view_records=View+Records

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Ethan14
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Yeah I think convicts or brichardi might be pushing it too much.

Look at:
apistos
blue/gold rams
shell dwellers
kribensis

All of those except for the shell dwellers will do fine on gravel or sand. The shell dwellers will need sand. Before considering sand though you should become aware of the problems that come with it. (cleaning, bacteria, clogging filters)
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ku5626
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OK thanks i will look into that.

Ku,
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aquapickle27
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I forgot about the shell dwellers, those are some beautiful fish.

Here take a look at this one:
http://content.answers.com/main/content/wp/en/thumb/6/69/280px-Lamprologusstappersimalemcl.jpg

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