Suggestions for a 10G

[gsk177]

I know I may be swimming up the wrong creek here, but I was wondering if anyone has any sugggestions for a 10G tank.

I am very knowledgable in keeping cichlids and know all about the tank parameters and water quality and the like. I have a 10 gallon tank in my home office that I would like to put something in.
I want something in the Cichlid family that would be happy in such a small tank and wouldn't get too big. Even a discus or something is fine. I am more than willing to do routine maintenance but I would just like something colorful and/or something with a good personality.
Any suggestions are appreciated.

 

[scott]

Check out shell dwellers from lake Tanganyika.

 

[Molino]

Yah, shelldwellers would be a good choice, or you could try Apistos.

For Shelldweller info try:
www.cichlid-forum.com
or www.cichlidrecipe.com

For Apisto info try:
www.apistogramma.com

 

[Jayhawk]

Is your water hard or soft? If soft, I'd look into apistos, but if hard I'd go the shell dweller route (unless you like to mess with water chemistry!).

A 10 gallon with a pair of Neolamprologus brevis or a trio or quartet of N. multifasciatus makes for a nice, low mainetance tank.

The links above are good, but go for the articles in Cichlid-forum - they're more factual than the cichlidrecipe site (which does have some good info, but their suggested stocking levels are way too high).

Eric

 

[gsk177]

Thanks guys for all the advise. I never knew the dwarf cichlids existed. What a wonderful new branch of the hobby.
I think I am going for no more than 3 of some of the smallest shell dwellers multifasciatus. I've got the LFS looking into their supplies for me...it seems even HE wasn't that familiar with them. I think, if all else fails, we will both buy some from an online supplier.
Thanks again.

 

[scott]

Post back and tell us how it goes! Good luck!

Look at some of molino's photos of his shellies, good stuff!

 

[PeteSC]

Rams, Kribs, Checkerboards.......

 

[Tightdog1]

apistos are the best, IMO

 

[peach rum 11]

can you tell me more about those fish? (shell dwellers) i am interested in getting some for my 10 gallon. i am prepared to get sand, if needed. do they have any special water requirements? or the same as the zebra danios and platys i have in there now (which will be removed upon purchase of the shell dwellers) do you have any advice on where to purchase these fish? thanks for any info!

 

[scottracy]

I have 2 Rams in a planted 10g tank in my office. They share the tank with 2 o-cats and some pygmy cory. The seem to be very happy. I enjoy thier personalities!

Scott