Wookii
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I'm looking at the possible stocking options for my next 1500mm tank. I'd like to potentially include a pair of Cichlids in amongst all the tetras and rasbora, however I'd want a species that stays under 5cm and aren't overly aggressive, particularly to other species. From what I have researched so far, most (particularly males) get larger than this, typically up to 7.5-10cm and above for most dwarf Cichlids which will be too large.
The only ones I have found are:
I appreciate that I'm probably asking for the moon on a stick here, but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone has any suggestions before I discount the possibility of keeping any Cichlids in this tank completely.
The only ones I have found are:
- Apistogramma Baenschi - males max out at 5.5cm, but they are apparently fairly aggressive.
- Apistogramma Trifasciata - again males max out at 5.5cm, but they are apparently also fairly aggressive particularly to one another.
- Apistogramma Wapisana - this species appears to stay very small. There is precious little information on it that I can find, but appears to max out at around 4.5cm. It doesn't appear massively colourful (not that I'm looking for anything garish anyway). The bigger problem is it might be impossible to get hold of, and I can find no comment on its temperament.
- Mikrogeophagus Ramirezi - Rams were an obvious initial contender which max out at 40mm and would be perfect, until I read their temperature requirements which appear to be too high, and the tank will be around 23 degrees. (I'm obviously aware of the issues with poor quality commercially bred fish and the need to source from a local trusted breeder).
I appreciate that I'm probably asking for the moon on a stick here, but I thought I'd ask to see if anyone has any suggestions before I discount the possibility of keeping any Cichlids in this tank completely.