View Full Version : Minimum number of african cich's in a tank?
jazz298
10-08-2007, 5:42 PM
What is the minimum group number for cichlids in one tank to minimize bullying on any fish?
The fish I am getting are Yellow lab's, Auratus, and the Kenyi cichlid.
Kettemoor
10-08-2007, 5:44 PM
What size tank? How much territory do you have?
jazz298
10-08-2007, 5:50 PM
nothing yet, I just want to know the average minimum that is all
tarheels910
10-08-2007, 7:56 PM
We need a tank size, and filtration.
silentskream
10-08-2007, 7:58 PM
it depends on the tank size and the hiding places.
tarheels910
10-08-2007, 8:07 PM
And filtration.
jazz298
10-08-2007, 8:14 PM
ok nevermind then, ill look somewhere else
jazz298
10-08-2007, 9:08 PM
I just said that I didn't have anything at the moment. And I know that there is a minimum amount for these fish not to pick and kill each other, no matter what size the tank, that is why i asked the question???
Anyways I'll just do what I was going to do in the first place, and that is try what I think will work and see what happens.
And yes I can get an answer from somewhere else, you just don't understand the meaning of my question.
Lupin
10-09-2007, 12:32 AM
I think this is enough.:irked: I don't like it when people are calling each other names and neither will the mods really appreciate how people try to help each other.
If you have nothing positive to say, then stop responding to this thread. The incoming responses are derailing the thread already.
Mgamer20o0
10-09-2007, 12:53 AM
dang people..... no reason to jump on someone..... they just starting to get ideas...... be helpful dont attack them.... better they ask now then stuck with a very over stocked tank....
Lupin
10-09-2007, 12:53 AM
no lupin you are wrong. re-read the thread. if anyone should be banned, he should be, sorry.
Any reason why she should be banned then? I don't think her actions grant her ban. She was defending her actions and everyone has the right to do so but nobody has the right to start calling her stupid, idiot, moron or anything else.
Rbishop
10-09-2007, 4:38 AM
jazz, along with the tank size and other issues folks have noted, such as decor, it will also depend on the gender of the fish you are keeping. Some need specific male/female ratios, which increases the space you need. In addition, when spawning, their behavior greatly changes and they get territotial..more space.
I don't think the fish you list are a good mix for the same tank. If really intent on doing it, start with a 55 gal.
oceanbreezzz5
10-09-2007, 10:10 PM
I have a 125 gallon and I have 30 african cichlids in it and it works out great for that size tank I hope this helps some