I am probably going to re-setup my 20 gallon tank. I've always wanted an electric yellow lab. Can it be by itself with no other fish?:huh: If not then can a firemouth?
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Can I keep an electric yellow lab by itself in a 20 gallon high tank?
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The labs really do like to be with at least 1 or 2 other labs. With that being said I really would not recommend it even though the lab probably could survive. They will also most likely out grow that 20 gallon really fast because they grow quickly. I am not experienced with the fire mouth but I can assure you at a max size of 6" it will outgrow that tank.
Since you have specific species in mind, a quick bit of googling on those species show that minimum tank sized recommended for the labs is 50, and the convicts is 30.
A breeding pair of convicts would be cramped in a 20H, plus you'd need room for the fry.
I'd look into dwarf cichlids for a tank that size or smaller Tangs if you want African. A few would work...
I'd look into dwarf cichlids for a tank that size or smaller Tangs if you want African. A few would work...
A pair of Kribensis would work.. Usually a pet shop employee can tell the difference between sex on them..
If you can get a 29 gallon tank, you might be able to do yellow labs in that. A 40 breeder will definitely work for yellow labs.
