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	convicts and shelldwellers
amico Hobbyist Posts: 112 Kudos: 138 Votes: 4 Registered: 05-Jan-2005	i have a 27 gallon with 2 convicts both smaller than 2 inches one just a inch will i be able to but some shelldwellers in with these guys they are both none aggresive as i had some other cichlids but gave them to my sister for her new tank
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	I definitely wouldn't. They need different water parameters, will be fighting over the same area of the tank, and the shelldwellers either, depending on species, won't be able to handle the Cons, or will rip them to shreds given time to mature. The Cons may be 2" and calm now, but they'll mature soon enough and be a real danger to anything smaller than they are, especially if you have a male and a female. Last edited by LittleMousling at 24-Jan-2005 09:14 -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
sirbooks Moderator Sociopath Posts: 3875 Kudos: 5164 Votes: 932 Registered: 26-Jul-2004	Certainly not. As mentioned, there will be compatibility issues water and temperament-wise, and the convicts alone are too much for that tank. Plus, convicts get really mean once they mature a little. If you move them though, the shellies would be great in there. And when he gets to Heaven, to Saint Peter he will tell: "One more Marine reporting, Sir! I've served my time in Hell."
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
SuperMummy! Mega Fish Posts: 1207 Kudos: 915 Votes: 30 Registered: 03-Jan-2003	Even just the fish size issue alone! The convicts are 2" and growing to how big..? I am very sure they would enjoy the shellies as a meal once their mouths get big enough...
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25


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