10 Gallon: I Know What Kind Of Fish I Want...

[afireinside]

Ok, so as you read in the title, I have a 10 gallon I can use. I really want african cichlids, but I know they get big and they would quickly out grow a 10 gallon. So, is there any kind of african cichlid I can get for a 10 gallon that would not out grow it, and be perfect in there? If not, what other kinds of cichlids would work? I'd really prefer African Cichlids over South American Cichlids.

 

[jayjay]

Some shell dwellers, multi's are a good idea.

 

[afireinside]

Dwarf Shells eh? Could I have some more information on them? Are they realitively easy to get, and about how much would they cost?

 

[jayjay]

I have 3 multi's, meant to be the smallest growing cichlids females getting 1" males about 1.5" I think.

Lot's of shells for them to hide in, mine eat flakes mainly and other things.

I can't remember exact price I think they were about £4 each.

Probably the most common sort.

 

[afireinside]

I have no idea what £4 is in America, but that sounds cheap.

So they're called Multi's? Ok, so any specific kind of shell? Like, would normal snail shells from a lake work?

 

[jayjay]

£4 I'm not sure on either, about $7 maybe?

Shells, I use some random shells normally for decorative purposes in houses, snails shells from the garden and some I bought in an LFS.

 

[afireinside]

Ok. Got it. I'm assuming I could get about 2-3 shell dwellers, right?

 

[jayjay]

Yeah, go for 1 male 2 female, or just a pair.

 

[afireinside]

Ok, thank you!

 

[afireinside]

Sorry for the bump, but I was just wondering, what other kinds of african cichlids could go in a 10 gallon, either way, I'm probably going to get Shell Dwellers, I've read up a bit on them, but I want to see other possibilities. I probably wouldn't this tank set up untill 2007 anyway.

 

[sylvia]

Honestly, shellies are your only real option. Here's a good link for more info. on them: http/www.cichlidrecipe.com/shellweb/
I agree that multifasciatus are the best for so small a tank. If you want other options, it may be best to ask in the African Cichlids section fo the forums.

 

[afireinside]

That was actually the site I was on. lol.

Mkay, that's all I wanted to know.

 

[45 gallon tank]

dwarf chichlids they get around 1-2" but i recommend a bigger aquarium.