luckydud13 Did you hear that? Jun 20, 2008 1,269 0 36 Charlotte, NC Mar 29, 2009 #1 How many could I have cofortably in a 20 gallon with PLENTY of rockwork? Thanks
austinpetemo AC Members Sep 25, 2007 3,580 1 0 Newton Falls, OH Mar 29, 2009 #2 well all depends on the species you want. although i think the only ones you could even think about putting in there is a transcriptus.
well all depends on the species you want. although i think the only ones you could even think about putting in there is a transcriptus.
T toddnbecka AC Members Dec 17, 2004 2,808 3 38 Cumberland, MD 21502 Mar 29, 2009 #3 An established pair of any species will usually be fine in a 20 long, but you'll need to move out fry as they grow out a bit.
An established pair of any species will usually be fine in a 20 long, but you'll need to move out fry as they grow out a bit.
Pittbull ALL BOW DOWN TO THE FIN GODS Apr 14, 2007 7,549 4 0 Louisville Kentucky Real Name Mike Mar 30, 2009 #4 I agree..
AfroCichlid AC Members Jan 10, 2008 1,219 7 38 45 Fort Myers, FL Mar 30, 2009 #5 I agree as well. Julies are pretty aggressive toward one another and a 20 is just enough for 1 pair. Any extra Julies would likely be killed off.
I agree as well. Julies are pretty aggressive toward one another and a 20 is just enough for 1 pair. Any extra Julies would likely be killed off.
austinpetemo AC Members Sep 25, 2007 3,580 1 0 Newton Falls, OH Mar 30, 2009 #6 toddnbecka said: An established pair of any species will usually be fine in a 20 long, but you'll need to move out fry as they grow out a bit. Click to expand... any species? are you sure because marlieris get like 6inches right. thats a pretty large pair for only 20 gallons.
toddnbecka said: An established pair of any species will usually be fine in a 20 long, but you'll need to move out fry as they grow out a bit. Click to expand... any species? are you sure because marlieris get like 6inches right. thats a pretty large pair for only 20 gallons.
T toddnbecka AC Members Dec 17, 2004 2,808 3 38 Cumberland, MD 21502 Mar 30, 2009 #7 Provided they're an established pair, yes. I wouldn't recommend trying to pair up a couple out of a group in that size tank unless you're standing watch, ready to move out any fish getting beat up.
Provided they're an established pair, yes. I wouldn't recommend trying to pair up a couple out of a group in that size tank unless you're standing watch, ready to move out any fish getting beat up.
luckydud13 Did you hear that? Jun 20, 2008 1,269 0 36 Charlotte, NC Mar 30, 2009 #8 Thats what I was thinking of doing. Getting like six mixed, and then when a pair forms, take the rest to my lfs for $8 store credit a peice
Thats what I was thinking of doing. Getting like six mixed, and then when a pair forms, take the rest to my lfs for $8 store credit a peice
austinpetemo AC Members Sep 25, 2007 3,580 1 0 Newton Falls, OH Mar 30, 2009 #9 in that case ur best bet wuld be transcriptus. u culd try ornatus or dickfeldi but i wuldnt try it
luckydud13 Did you hear that? Jun 20, 2008 1,269 0 36 Charlotte, NC Mar 30, 2009 #10 Here's the list that I am able to purchase from.http://www.reservestockcichlids.com/home.php?cat=7 One of our local aquarium clubs sponsors is doing an order from this ste. Right now I'm deciding between the J. Ornatus and the J. Trans. Bemba
Here's the list that I am able to purchase from.http://www.reservestockcichlids.com/home.php?cat=7 One of our local aquarium clubs sponsors is doing an order from this ste. Right now I'm deciding between the J. Ornatus and the J. Trans. Bemba