bolivianbaby

Since I combined my 29's into the 55, I now have an empty 29.

I either want a pair of convicts or a pair of jewels. I love the personality of the convicts (thanks to Karma), but I really like the beauty of the jewels.

Anyone have any thoughts on this?

bolivianbaby

Not quite edit, but change of plans.

Due to stocking changes in a different tank, I'm thinking a pair of jewels for this 29.

Would this be overstocked?

Shawnie

im not sure on jewels but I can send you a pair of striped cons if you want them LOL

btate617

Jewels will work in a 29 Bolivianbaby.
Just remember they are a pretty nasty little fish, in my experience, I had them about 5 years ago and some of them were just down right nasty.
Get them small and let them pair on their own, if you try and find 2 mature fish that haven't paired up on their own, I wouldn't be surprised if you end up with one fish.
Good luck!

Brian

bolivianbaby

ENABLER! ENABLER

Would one jewel be okay by itself? I definitely don't want a massacre. I just want a happy jewel tank, whether it be one or two.

btate617

They are a cool fish, one thing though they may not color up nicely with nothing else in the tank.....

I just put these in another post, ever thought about them.
Steatocranus Casuarius, a really cool fish.

Brian

bolivianbaby

Aw jeez, maybe I need to wait on the jewels until I have more experience so I know I can get a pair with no violence.

Maybe I can just put the jelly bean cons in the 29 by themselves and do the JD in the 55 with the RTS. I'm so confused. At least I wont' be stocking it for a few weeks. That'll give some time to figure this out.

I looked at the Buffalo Cichlid-he's not my type. The blue is a very pretty color, but the head isn't very appealing to me. Thanks, though.

btate617

No worries good luck with what ever you pick.

Jewels are one of the nastier cichlids I have kept for their size. Although a nice looking one I will probably never do them again.

Brian

Amanda

I would choose jewels over Cons, just because if you get a pair, you could actually get $$ for the fry - unlike Cons.

russ757

I would pay for con fry but i cant scrape up enough money to get a nice 55gal on craigslist