what cichlid to buy?

[arcab4]

try some blue rams! they don't grow that big and aren't as aggressive as other cichlids!

 

[[PJ]]

I am looking for a cichlid that is no more than 1.5 inches max(perferably smaller if poosible).

any suggestions?

I have a spare 5.5gallon tank and would like to keep two very small cichlids in(one male one female). I don't know if this is possible but i had to ask because i don't know much about cichlids.

 

[ryanp15]

Sorry PJ I don't know of any cichlids that small. Bummer huh because these are the most interesting fish I've every kept and I'm sorry. However I did just start keeping cichlids a few months ago. you might find out different though.

          Ryanp13
         

 

[splishsplash]

You could try shell dwellers.  They have a minimum of 5 gallons for a pair.  You have to have a sand substrate, but if you put a stocking or sponge over your intake tube on your filter, that will prevent sand from being drawn into your impeller. They like a temp of 76-79 degrees, and a ph of 7.8-8.6.

Just do a search on shell dwellers.  Lots of available info out there.

Jan

 

[discusaquarium]

Try some rams! Rams are great fish, colorful, and cool looking at that. I'd go for the blue rams, but there are also gold ones out there too...Joe

 

[ryanp15]

Rams can survive in a 5.5 gallon ???

 

[fishboy]

You could always put a pair of N.multifasciatus will be pretty happy in that 5.5 gal  ;D

 

[ryanp15]

Yes you do! ;D