Newby with some cichlids

[cichlidsrextrem]

ya a 10 gal is no place for a african much less 2 and the convicts sa the aggression with the convicts will build they are very mean and the africans are extremely territtorial so mabyee a 30 gal min 4 just those fish get a 55 and u could get many more try to have sand as a substrate increase ph and hardness of water witch african prefer and lots of rock work

 

[n0zqh]

Try getting rid of the africans. I think 2 small convicts would be fine in a 10 gallon.

Right up till they get to 2" One will kill the other off. I had 2 convicts in a 15g and one of them is no more. 2 convicts.... I recommend a 29g at the very smallest.

 

[rogers138]

I agree. A 10gal tank is too small. Lager tanks (in my opinon) are easier to take care of. A 10gal tank is a pain!