cichlids in a ten gallon?

Maybe an Oscar or a Jack Dempsey. Just make sure you "overfilter" and change the water @ 50% weekly. Just kidding.
You could fit a few African shell dwellers or possibly a ram or two. They stay small and a 10 gallon would look nice with a South American planted theme. Do your research, as cichlids of all sizes tend to be sensitive to various water parameters and setups.
 
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