29g cichlid chronicle

[jpappy789]

The only problem I see with a group of with leleupi is that they dont always take well to their own kind. In the wild they are generally solitary fish unless its breeding time. But in an aquarium it can work, just make sure to only get one male.

My opinions on two different species of julies has already been made clear

 

[PEMfish]

I know I need to stop thinking like this, but...
a Ornatus
and a Leleupi ? ( + pleco )

 

[jpappy789]

possibly...of course there may be problems, there might not be. as I said earlier, just keep an eye out for any aggression and be sure to take care of things before they get out of hand. I would rather choose one species and have a pair, but I'm not going to push

 

[PEMfish]

I'll keep that in mind. Thanks.

 

[TheFishLady]

Julies average 6 - 8 inches full grown, so not even one can stay in a 29 gallon tank long term.
Also, if you're planning African cichlids, you may not want to waste your money on plants other than plastic and silk because they will eat any live plants you put in there. Cichlids also do a lot of digging, so making sure the rock structures are solid and stable is very important.
For 4 julies, expect to need a minimum of about 90 gallons just for them... 75 gallons for 2.

 

[jpappy789]

Julies average 6 - 8 inches full grown, so not even one can stay in a 29 gallon tank long term.
Also, if you're planning African cichlids, you may not want to waste your money on plants other than plastic and silk because they will eat any live plants you put in there. Cichlids also do a lot of digging, so making sure the rock structures are solid and stable is very important.
For 4 julies, expect to need a minimum of about 90 gallons just for them... 75 gallons for 2.

You need to do some better research. Of the 5 commonly sold julidochromis species...

dickfeldi-4"
marlieri-5"
ornatus-3"
regani-5"
transcriptus-3"

These are max sizes. I have yet to see a julie reach half a foot, and 75 gallons for two is a big stretch. I had a pair in my 55 until the male died unexpectedly and there are still about 10 remaining fry left over at about 1 inch each. And thats with my multie and fry. A pair would be completely fine in a 29 gallon, I would say anything over 20 is ok.

 

[PEMfish]

8"? Yeah, about that... I have never personally seen one over 5" and never heard of over 6". And 4 to a 90g? If thats what your doing, I don't know for sure, but try some research and see if / what else you can keep.

 

[Coler]

I too would think 75 gallons could accomodate more julies than 2

 

[PEMfish]

So .25" ( 1/4" ) glass for the sides, and 3/8" for bottom.
And what about a few tiger barbs?

 

[jpappy789]

Tiger barbs would potentially be ok but remember that rockwork will restrict swimming room.