I think this needs a move to the CA forum.
re : new tank w/ convicts
I have a new 20 gallon tank w/ 2 baby convicts and a baby janitor fish. all bottom dwellers. Can you pls recommend a fish i can add that would be swimming in the middle and in d surface so my tank wont look so empty and be a bit more colorful. Please recomend something thats not hard to find. Can i add a betta?
1 - 8 of 8 Posts
Convicts are Central American cichlids , not African. Bettas are not good tankmates for cichlids.
Two convicts will be plenty for a 20 gallon tank. I can't think of tankmates that would survive long term and the convicts themselves will outgrow the tank in time.
a rock will do nicely.....everything else will die
:lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol: :lol:Hubbynz said:a rock will do nicely.....everything else will die
What about Giant Danios! I heard convicts get along w/ giant danios!
I wouldn't say they get along per se' , but they are pretty good at staying out of harms way. In a 20g though the lack of room will cause them to be in the cons face all the time which will cause issues . Really the 20g is too small for your cons , much less anything else. I would consider an upgrade sometime within the year, then start thinking about tankmates.
1 - 8 of 8 Posts
- This is an older thread, you may not receive a response, and could be reviving an old thread. Please consider creating a new thread.
Cichlid Fish Forum
A forum community dedicated to Cichlid Fish owners and enthusiasts. Come join the discussion about breeding, health, behavior, housing, adopting, care, classifieds, and more!
Full Forum Listing
Recommended Communities
