Suitable Cichlids for a 29gallon?

**JaredCBell** · 12-03-2008, 04:23 AM

So are there any cichlids that dont grow much over 4-5 inches? I want to get a group of small cichlids but there are so many varieties and opinions on these fish and how much space they need. I saw at the LFS an "assorted" group of African cichlids and it said their adult size was 4-4.5 inches. I liked how they looked very much.

I have had some convicts but Im not that into them anymore...I need BRIGHT, COLORFUL fish.

**xximanoobxx** · 12-03-2008, 04:25 AM

GBR would work... they are colorful...
African cichlids are really aggressive. It's better if they are put in african cichlids only tank and the tank has to be overstocked to prevent aggression..
So i think the german blue ram would be a good choice since it's not that aggresive since they are from south america...

**robnepper** · 12-03-2008, 04:26 AM

I just got a breeding pair of Kribs for my 20. Very colourful. There are also apistos, Rams...

**JaredCBell** · 12-03-2008, 04:31 AM

Originally Posted by xximanoobxx

GBR would work... they are colorful...
African cichlids are really aggressive. It's better if they are put in african cichlids only tank and the tank has to be overstocked to prevent aggression..
So i think the german blue ram would be a good choice since it's not that aggresive since they are from south america...

I have a pleco in there thats about 4 inches. Would they bother him? I also hav a red claw crab but that booger really knows how to hold his own. My fairly big jack, parrot and firemouth tried messing with him and they learned the hard way. Plus, he is in his cave that fish cant get into most of the time.

Oh wow! I just looked up blue/gold rams....i love those! I need a ma and pa fish store, Petco and petsmart dont carry anything cool!

**gm72** · 12-03-2008, 10:42 AM

Keyhole cichlids?

**Lady Hobbs** · 12-03-2008, 12:13 PM

The apisto's are nice little cichlid but you have to remember that ALL cichlids breed like rabbits. That tank might not be large enough for long unless you can get rid of babies in a hurry.

**Sir Tristen** · 12-03-2008, 03:59 PM

German blues or apistos got my vote. Stunning fish!

**JaredCBell** · 12-03-2008, 06:47 PM

Originally Posted by Sir Tristen

German blues or apistos got my vote. Stunning fish!

I am really like Rams and cockatoos. But they are so hard to find!

**JaredCBell** · 12-03-2008, 06:56 PM

I really can not find a good ma and pa fish store in Southern california. Im stuck with chains!

**Sir Tristen** · 12-03-2008, 07:36 PM

Originally Posted by JaredCBell

I am really like Rams and cockatoos. But they are so hard to find!

cockatoos are stunning! I'm surprised that in socal you can't find anything. I can find some, but they are a couple hours away. Maybe you can try a local forum or some local classifieds?