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possum Hobbyist Posts: 68 Votes: 0 Registered: 30-Oct-2004	i want a cichlid tank what are the options ? are these able to go in the tank? ( for a species tank) Keyhole Cichlid anglels convicts some type of barb( big one) red parrot chiclid gold / green severum if any of these will fit plese tell me how many and any other cichlids or aggressive fish i could put in thanks
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Gerber77 Fingerling Posts: 44 Votes: 0 Registered: 02-Feb-2005	I would get a trio of yellow labs or a pair of convicts. If you want a fish to breed go with the convicts, if you want color and fish that will breed when they are older go with the yellow labs. I have had both in my 29 gallon tank. I really liked the yellow labs that i got, but i loved watching my small pair of convicts chasing around my firemouth and my african jewel. the labs are not too aggressive, but convicts are. my pair did not breed because i got them at a young age. unfortunately my male convict killed the three other fish and I had to get rid of him. Good Luck
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Big E Fish Addict Posts: 606 Kudos: 382 Votes: 0 Registered: 20-Feb-2001	Part of your answer depends upon how hard/soft and what pH your water is...unless you're willing to change those. Keyholes would be fine in your tank, so would a pair of convicts. Not both at the same time, though. Angels would work if your tank is 18" tall - any shorter and it's too short for angelfish. Eric
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Jason_R_S Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001	good advice already by BigE and Gerber77...just wanted to add that you definitely need to stay away from severums and parrots unless you plan to upgrade to a 55 or 75 in a year or so. both sevs and parrots will grow far too large to go in a 25 gallon for life.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	Just want to add, I think a 25 is too small for more than one angel. I have a full grown one in my 40 and I would still not add another. Here is a pic. As you can see they do get big. Sorry dialup error messed me up... Last edited by Shannen at 07-Feb-2005 04:59
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02
Shannen Banned Posts: 1160 Kudos: 1686 Votes: 98 Registered: 17-Feb-2004	second attempt. *Shannen attached this image:*
Posted 26-Jan-2006 12:02


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