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	what would you do with a 20 gallon?
betahex Fish Addict Posts: 864 Kudos: 352 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Jul-2001	it's empty but completely cycled. I used to have young african cichlids but i moved them up into my 55 gallon. It's set up for cichlids, complete with plenty of hiding places, caves, and sand. I just don't know what else i'd be able to stock in there permanantly. i've tried community fish in the past and i've kinda out-grown that. i just want something interesting. any advice? Last edited by betahex at 06-Dec-2004 15:47
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Babelfish Administrator Small Fry with Ketchup Posts: 6833 Kudos: 8324 Votes: 1570 Registered: 17-Apr-2003	Go with some of the small shell dwellers if you've already got it set up for cichlids . In my 20 I have white skirt tetras, danios, and WCMMs...a random stocking but the tetras needed a home . ^_^ [link=Contest rules]http://www.fishprofiles.com/files/forums/Aquascaping/44382.html?200412022138" style="COLOR: #EB4288[/link][/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
solublefish Fish Addict Posts: 562 Kudos: 850 Votes: 40 Registered: 27-Feb-2004	Do you want cichlids again? Some South American cichlids would be happy in a 20 (dwarf cichlids, rams, keholes etc.). A pair of kribs could work too (but they are from Africa). If it were my tank, I would get an african butterfly fish. They can't really be trusted with most top or mid level swimmers, so they could go with an interesting bottom feeder. Try to find a shoal of not-so-common cory or loach. I have a feeling less run-of-the-mill fish will keep you interested. HTH
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	There are lots of great Tanganyikans and riverine Africans (not to mention dwarf CA/SAs) that would love a cavey tank and sand. But allow me to cast my vote for either color (Neolamprologus leleupi, the stunning "Lemon Yellow" cichlid) or pattern (any of the beautiful Julidochromis species; I'm a particular fan of J. transcriptus). With either species you could have a fun little colony going - that's years of entertainment and interaction. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
betahex Fish Addict Posts: 864 Kudos: 352 Votes: 0 Registered: 11-Jul-2001	dwarf cichlids sound interesting...especially the ones from Lake Tanganyikan. and what do you mean by "colony"? do they breed and the entire extended family help raise the fry? i'm interested in shell dwellers as well. it's just that i don't know how available either cichlids are in my area
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
fish1 Banned Posts: 1727 Kudos: 1910 Votes: 58 Registered: 09-May-2004	I would go with rams. And some other dwarf cichlids. And a few ottos to keep the tank clean. Shell dwellers are great fish but are sometimes hard to find. If you are willing to buy fish off the internet that will widen your range quite a bit HTH a bit fish1
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Got it in one - they breed and the family raises the fry together. Start with a pair (well, start with six, let them pair, remove 4) and each spawn will help raise the next. Call stores and ask about the fish you're interested in, that should give you a good starting point. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
nano reefer Fish Addict Posts: 716 Kudos: 570 Votes: 3 Registered: 29-Feb-2004	go with a fun tank like breeding guppys then again why not just get some dwarf puffers and some ottos with a planted tank that would look nice in moo
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
AngelZoo Fish Addict Posts: 771 Kudos: 501 Votes: 1 Registered: 16-Dec-2003	You could go with some Rams, there are a few different varieties out there to choose from. Also a puffer could be another consideration.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	dwarf puffers are one of my favorite fish now that i own them, but i have a 29 gallon with dwarf puffers/tiger barbs/ottos.
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