Best First Cichlid Tank?

[GT3050]

I will be buying a tank soon with the hopes of keeping some cichlids in it. I would like to keep Con's, JD's, or a GT. I have been looking at two options for my first tank. My first option is a 33 gallon (36x13x18) hagen kit. This setup is pretty well complete, as in I wouldn't have to change any of the components. My second option is a 55 gallon (48x13x22) walmart kit. The cost of the kits are almost the same; however, I think I would swap out the filter and heater and the walmart tank. What tank should I buy?

 

[nboylie]

if you want JD or GT you will need the 55 but cons should be fine in the 33 i think

 

[mkpeters6]

Yea you are going to need at least a 55 for a gt and jd. Both fish are really aggressive and need as much room as possible. You are also gonna want to get a really good filteration system because big fish make a lot of waste. Good luck, Gt and jds are beautiful fish.
Also - the convicts will do very well in the 33

 

[Tightdog1]

u should get a 75g if u want to keep those fish (GT & JD)