Community Cichlids?

**Kayfish** · 05-20-2011, 10:00 PM

Hello, a recent post got me thinking. I am cycling a 29gal tank right now. I already have a Gold Gourami and an Australian Rainbow. I was wondering if there is a species of Cichlid that can be considered a compatible community fish that is ok in this tank size? I ask because I originally wanted to have a Cichlid tank but was informed you need a much larger tank along with more experience. Any info would be appreciated.

**Sandz** · 05-20-2011, 10:02 PM

Many appistogramma species, rams, kribensis, there are several out there. Most are in the "Dwarf Cichlid" catagory. Run a google search and come up with a list of ones that strike your fancy.

**Kayfish** · 05-20-2011, 10:04 PM

Cool, thanks. So any appistogramma in the dwarf category wouldnt beat the heck outta my other fish?

**Sandz** · 05-20-2011, 10:06 PM

I have never kept an appisto that was aggressive to anything but a female or that was in breeding. I've kept Cockatoo's, borelli's and several others without an issue to any other fish.

**Kayfish** · 05-20-2011, 10:10 PM

Wow this is great news!! I can't wait till my tanks cycled. I thought I wasnt going to be able to have Cichlids untill I convinced my wife that I need a second tank of about 90gal. Which by the way would take me 10 years to do so! LOL
Thanks for the feedback!

**Sandz** · 05-20-2011, 10:12 PM

Sure

Just make sure you arent getting Wild appisto's because they are black water fish and like the same conditions as Discus. Home breed's are much more tollerant.