Chichlids in a 5 Gallon?

pestonoodle · February 7th, 2009

Are there any small varieties that would do OK in a 5 gal?

pinkfloydpuffer · February 7th, 2009

Here's a thread asking the same question...
Cichlids for a 5-gal?

Nick G · February 7th, 2009

Not that I know of.

cerianthus · February 7th, 2009

Well, could try One pair Dwarf cichlid such as Rams, Apistogrmma. Only one pair. If spawning take place, upgrade to biggger when possible. That how i ended up w/ fish room.
Since 5 g is small, must be on top of things as such small volume can foul up fast.

Angela_96 · February 7th, 2009

No on the dwarf species, they need at least a 10-20 (20 more preferable).
You can get one betta, or a couple guppies for that tank.

agabr123 · February 7th, 2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by steveangela1

No on the dwarf species, they need at least a 10-20 (20 more preferable).
You can get one betta, or a couple guppies for that tank.

i second that, a pair of rams wouldn't have enough room in there

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