american cichlids for 10 gallon?

[AquariumNoob13]

what kind of american meat eater cichlids can i get for a 10 gallon?

[Rbishop]

None. They all grow to large for that size tank.

[nmrsco]

a single convict would be allright I suppose, but you couldnt put anything else with it and I wouldnt personally suggest it

[Dwarf Puffers]

a single convict would be allright I suppose, but you couldnt put anything else with it and I wouldnt personally suggest it

Cons get up to 6", they need at least a 30g, deffinately do better in a larger 1...

[AquariumNoob13]

what about how fast they grow? i will for sure upgrade the tank, but how long could i keep a convict in the 10 gallon?

[Star_Rider]

depends.. if they are real young you may be able to keep them there for a month or two. or you will need to do lots of water changes juvies should be fed fairly often.

[Into the ocean]

Maybe a dwarf cichlid

[Lupin]

Lake Tanganyikan shelldwellers, apistogrammas or blue rams.

[n0zqh]

I kept a single con in a 10g grow out tank to keep the cycle alive. He grew fast and I think he hated me for keeping him in such a small tank. He never came out of hiding and when ever I came around the tank he'd give me the evil eye and hide.
I felt sorry for him and dropped in a female for company. They spawned had babys, and as soon as the babys became free swimmers he slaughtered her.
I was so angry with the fact that he hated that tank I stopped using it all together.
He now sits in a 29g with a new female pink convict and Has had more babys then you could shake a stick at in a days time. 10g with a con....... maybe for a month or two while young and small, but I personally wouldn't do it again.

[nmrsco]

I kept a single con in a 10g grow out tank to keep the cycle alive. He grew fast and I think he hated me for keeping him in such a small tank. He never came out of hiding and when ever I came around the tank he'd give me the evil eye and hide.
I felt sorry for him and dropped in a female for company. They spawned had babys, and as soon as the babys became free swimmers he slaughtered her.
I was so angry with the fact that he hated that tank I stopped using it all together.
He now sits in a 29g with a new female pink convict and Has had more babys then you could shake a stick at in a days time. 10g with a con....... maybe for a month or two while young and small, but I personally wouldn't do it again.

my females small and Im keeping her in a 10 temporarily because her mate beat her up. now tht the fry are all gone Im going to put her back soon. she doesnt seem to mind that small tank, in fact shes very active and digs like crazy. I guess it depends on the fish

[nickmcmechan]

why central american?

[jpappy789]

Lake Tanganyikan shelldwellers, apistogrammas or blue rams.

:iagree:

That is all

[Star_Rider]

apistos and rams should actually have more room than a 10 tho.
it is the minimum tank size.
add to it the smaller tanks are more vulnerable to fluctuations. = less stable ..which rams definitely should not be subjected to.
I believe shell dwellers are African

[jpappy789]

That is the minimum yes. I would definitely say 15-20 is better if you can. Same goes with shelldwellers (which are african)

[YoFishboy]

what kind of american meat eater cichlids can i get for a 10 gallon?

Perhaps the question should be 1) what can work in a 10 gallon tank? ...then 2) is a cichlid, or maybe cichlid-like, and "american".

Let me throw this out - there is a fish that has been in the hobby for years that comes and goes. Lately, I have seen them in shops with a little more frequency, and they can easily be ordered for cheap by your LFS. They kind of look like a cichlid, very pretty, and even behave a little bit like them. They are hardy and a great first fish for a 10 gallon thank. I'm talking about Jordanella floridae - the Florida Flag Fish. Here is a link:

http://fish.mongabay.com/species/Jordanella_floridae.html

It's actually a killie, can handle low temps, and is a great algae eater. A really overlooked fish. Think about it....enjoy!