Convict in a 10 gallon?

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

Hi All! I am receiving 3 10 gallon tanks soon and am wanting to get into cichlids for the first time. Do you think 1(one) convict cichlid in a well-maintained tank would be an OK scenario?

 

[Byron]

Short answer, no. A male Convict will attain 4 inches, some have reached 6 inches, with females slightly smaller. A pair requires a 40g tank. And this is not a community fish.

 

[Circus]

If you want cichlids for a 10 gallon, I would look at N. Multifasciatus. They will need very hard water, and giant shells to live in. You could probably do a couple pairs in a 10 gallon. They are fun little fish.

 

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

Short answer, no. A male Convict will attain 4 inches, some have reached 6 inches, with females slightly smaller. A pair requires a 40g tank. And this is not a community fish.

yeah I didn't think so. just looking for 10-gallon solo fish that aren't bettas, as if I need more of those. while writing this I ignore the fact that 2 of the 3 10 gallons will hold bettas

 

[DragonScales+Doubletails]

If you want cichlids for a 10 gallon, I would look at N. Multifasciatus. They will need very hard water, and giant shells to live in. You could probably do a couple pairs in a 10 gallon. They are fun little fish.

some of my favs awesome personalities.

 

[Circus]

Maybe an umbrella cichlid?

Apistogramma borellii (Umbrella Cichlid) — Seriously Fish

www.seriouslyfish.com

 

[SomethingsFishy24]

Convicts are straight brutes. You could keep a pair of dwarf Acara(Laetacara araguaiae)they are cute little guys with lovely personalities.

 

[I Like Rare Fish]

Dont recommend shelldwellers because they are difficult in many ways. Perhaps try a Pygmy sunfish or a US native.