Hey everyone, as my title says I want to start a cichlid tank. Currently I already own a Jewel cichlid that I saved from someone who was taking poor care of. The jewel is not housed currently in the proper size tank, but he is better then he ever was. I have a spare tank that I thought I could use for the jewel plus any other fish. The tank is a 40g, NOT a breeder just standard 40g. I already have a canister filter and heater.
My question is:
1. Is this tank suitable for a jewel?
2. What other fish can go with the jewel? I would like color since my jewel is always showing its beautiful colors. Also he is housed with other small fish and has not been aggressive at all.
3. What is a proper set up for cichlid? Meaning substrate, plants, caves, etc?
That's all the questions I have currently.
My question is:
1. Is this tank suitable for a jewel?
2. What other fish can go with the jewel? I would like color since my jewel is always showing its beautiful colors. Also he is housed with other small fish and has not been aggressive at all.
3. What is a proper set up for cichlid? Meaning substrate, plants, caves, etc?
That's all the questions I have currently.