pestonoodle

1 of each in a 20 gal. How would they do?

Nick G

Firemouths are wimps, and Convicts will stand up to Oscars. Not saying it won't work, but personally I'd go with 2 of either rather than 1 of each. Be fine space wise though

pestonoodle

Okay, I heard that convicts aren't really bullies though except for when they're breeding. Any thoughts on this?

Nick G

They might do fine. If you do decide to go with them, get the Firemouth first, as it'll then be his territory, and the Convict should behave better!

pestonoodle

well i already have the 2 convicts, i would be adding the firemouth. still think it'd work.

yeah there are 2, just realized i mistyped.

Shawnie

no other fish will make it with the cons...especially if a breeding pair..do you know their sex? I just tried to put a huge plec in my tank to clean up some algae for me and the two 4 inch convicts were after the 10 inch plec so much that I had to take him back out..

pestonoodle

yeah they're male

Shawnie

not sure a firemouth could stand up to the territorial convicts...in a bigger tank im sure it would be fine but a 20 gal doesnt give much room for each to claim their own area...I can only speak for the cons tho ..they are nawty fish and dont play well with others...although 2 males wont be as mean, they could get nasty in the smaller tank