Some of you have seen my tank and I was wondering what other fish I could put in there. my sister would like another fish ( Cichlid) I want to do one that won’t be difficult to tell apart so I was thinking not convict but something like a fire mouth I need something that won’t outgrow the tank
Convict tank
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I haven't seen your tank, but Convicts can be very aggressive and are prolific breeders. Firemouths do better in groups, and grow to about five inches. IMO Firemouths are a better choice in most situations.
I haven't seen your tank either. What size tank? What other fish do you have? What do you mean by easy to tell apart? Do you want a pair?
You mean you don't want more of the same species? Sorry I'm not sure I got that. But as for the stocking I personally think a pair of convicts in a 40 is good enough, in my experience they seem to be aggressive towards other species even when they're not spawning. They are beautiful fish if kept properly the males get long flowing fins and a nice hump on their head.
This is a male I had alone with no competition
I'd say enjoy them alone
How many do you have? I have two and they like to chase each other trying to find the top dog. I was wondering if I need to add more convicts to spread aggression. Also they are so young I have no clue what sex they areYou mean you don't want more of the same species? Sorry I'm not sure I got that. But as for the stocking I personally think a pair of convicts in a 40 is good enough, in my experience they seem to be aggressive towards other species even when they're not spawning. They are beautiful fish if kept properly the males get long flowing fins and a nice hump on their head.
This is a male I had alone with no competition
I'd say enjoy them alone
I no longer have this fish, I traded it for something else a few years ago. I think I had 3 or 4 together at first but when I saw the aggression I kept one and gave the rest to someone.
You may need to get a couple more to find a pair then keep the pair and remove the rest. You could try a deeper bodied tetra with them as dither fish,but as said above they are pretty aggressive and 40g isnt really all that big.
Post pics of your 2 convicts. They are pretty easy to sex even at a very young age. I agree with just keeping the 2 convicts alone. If you have a pair you will quickly be overrun with fry.