I've researched all over with quite a bit of discrepancy when it comes to minimum (and by minimum, I mean minimum while still being optimum, not minimum and barely functioning) tank requirements for Jack Dempseys, Convicts, Texas Cichlids, and Firemouths. I would like to get a consensus and see what most people think is appropriate for these fish.
From what I gather:
Firemouths: 30+ gallons
Convicts: 30+ Gallons
Jack Dempsey: 55+ Gallons
Texas: 55+ gallons
Is that a good rule of thumb? What about somebody who wanted more than one type of cichlid in the tank, how does that change? What about for breeding?
Any and all help is appreciated!
From what I gather:
Firemouths: 30+ gallons
Convicts: 30+ Gallons
Jack Dempsey: 55+ Gallons
Texas: 55+ gallons
Is that a good rule of thumb? What about somebody who wanted more than one type of cichlid in the tank, how does that change? What about for breeding?
Any and all help is appreciated!