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new dwarf cichlid set up

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maria Posted: 3-19-2007 17:05
hi there

have just set up an old tank i had hanging around,its only 10 uk gal wasnt sure what to keep
:-\
after much thought have decided to have a few dwarf cichlids probably apistos
do you think this is a good idea
my husband keeps telling me that the tank is too small,i disagree as long as i am carefull i think it will be fine

please let me know ur thoughts
Wink
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depends how many you plan on keeping
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is the tank a 24x12x12

if so i reckon you will be ok with a pair.

plant the tank well and have a coconut cave and they should be fine and dandy O0
stupid is as stupid does
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thats what i was thinkin
dont know what the measurements are its a via aqua 380
just a pair of apistos ,
do they prefer softer water or not fussed.
had one before and he seemed ok with harder water.
i have put in some bog wood ,plants and a small pot for a cave O0
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ask the shop what the water conditions in their tank are.

have you got a tape measure Big Smile
stupid is as stupid does
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mmmmmmmmm :pengy:
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it is 14" long
15" tall
10" deep
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hmmmm pushing it in my humble opinion :-\
stupid is as stupid does
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Sad
would hate to do it if they wont be happy
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