zackcrack00
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My frend is wanting to trade me 2 pairs of cichlds for my breeding trio of clown labs. I am thinking about it... Is 4 4" cichlids on their own in a 29 gallon too much??? I want the two pairs to breed.. Is this too many fish?
Too Many cichlids
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my opinion is that the answer is yes...too much fish for a 29g. You didnt state what species but even with small dwarf cichlids a 29 can be too small if they are territorial. Depending on the species a single pair may do fine in a 29. For example, many breeders of Angels will keep a breeding pair in a 20 high or 29 (they need height) and it will work just fine but if the pairs are 4 inches now, just the tension between then in a 29 would probably be unworkable, especially if your intention is breeding them.
Think of it this way, irregardless of the number of gallons, a 29 has a foot print of basically 12 inches by 30 inches. That is 2 1/2 square feet of bottom. Now think about 4 4" fish end to end...that is 16 inches or over half the length of the tank. For even the most peaceful fish the math doesnt work out.
Think of it this way, irregardless of the number of gallons, a 29 has a foot print of basically 12 inches by 30 inches. That is 2 1/2 square feet of bottom. Now think about 4 4" fish end to end...that is 16 inches or over half the length of the tank. For even the most peaceful fish the math doesnt work out.
jonclark96
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I agree with Shawn. Putting 4 4" fish in a 29 doesn't have much chance of success in breeding unless it is 1 male and 3 females of a harem breeding fish, and even then it's a gamble.
