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smnst Hobbyist Posts: 148 Kudos: 92 Votes: 0 Registered: 18-Feb-2003 | I have a friend that has a 20 gallon high tank and insists on putting a firemouth in it. I know that firemouths are on the smaller side for cichlids, but I told my friend that his tank was too small and it might stunt the growth of his fish and it wouldn't be happy. He disagrees and thinks that his tank is plenty big enough. Is he right, or am I? |
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lunker101  Fish Addict Posts: 521 Kudos: 284 Votes: 2 Registered: 19-Aug-2003  | you |
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Clown_Loach_Kid  Fish Addict Posts: 682 Kudos: 1043 Votes: 34 Registered: 23-Jan-2004  | yeah they r small for cichlids but they still grow to about 8in and yes they woul dstunt to about 4in at the most 6x2x2 - Firemouth and Oscar Tank 30+ royal pythons. Back in the game after 4 years out .. |
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| TheGoldenDojo Fish Addict Posts: 575 Kudos: 559 Votes: 8 Registered: 04-Apr-2004  | They largest Firemouth ever was a little more than 6". A singular firemouth will do okay, providing the chemistry of the water is good and it is kept clean. |
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Jason_R_S     Moderator Posts: 2811 Kudos: 2421 Votes: 391 Registered: 18-Apr-2001  | I wouldn't put a solo firemouth in anything smaller than a 29 gallon. A 3' tank would be better. They largest Firemouth ever was a little more than 6". I'm not trying to be argumentative, but have you ever seen anyone keep firemouths in 100+ gallon tanks? If the tank is large enough they can get pretty big. Same is true with most, if not all CA/SA cichlids. Most people think 12-14" is pushing it for max size of a midas, but I recently saw pics of a 16-17" male midas. I have a fm in my 150 and I'm curious to see how large it will be in a few years. Jason  |
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Gomer Ultimate Fish Guru Small Fry with BBQ Sauce Posts: 3602 Kudos: 1709 Votes: 106 Registered: 29-Mar-2002   | The smallest tank i would keep a Firemouth in would have to be 29 gallons. It will need the space, otherwise it will be stunted in the 20 gallon high. -- Gomer |
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