jess an matt Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 i was just wondering what is the best size tank for Cichlids?we have 9 little babies atm in a 4fter will that okay for them when they grow or is a bigger tank in order?thanks Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rosco Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 depends on the type of cichlids but most will suit a 4x14x18 or 4x18x18. There are some South and Central Americans and some tang and malawi that only a 6x2x2+ will do.cheersrosco Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cooder Posted January 24, 2013 Share Posted January 24, 2013 When it comes to cichlids, you have to be much more specific than just "Cichlids" as Cichlidae is a family of fish with approx 1650 species described by science and probably another of that figure undescribed.What rosco said is correct, but for a more specific answer we will need to know the name of what you bought your fish as Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiccichlid2013 Posted January 29, 2013 Share Posted January 29, 2013 Best to have a longer tank for cichlids. 4ft will work, depending on how many and what type. Dwarf Mbuna in a 4footer is good. That's what I have. And the width around 18 inches gives some room to make a nice scape with depth Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firthy13 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Bigger the better! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
epiccichlid2013 Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Bigger the better!Yes but also the longer the tank the better Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danielsplakat Posted February 2, 2013 Share Posted February 2, 2013 Just let us know what cichlids they are mate and we're happy to help! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jess an matt Posted February 3, 2013 Author Share Posted February 3, 2013 i know i have a livingstonii ill find the names of the others ill ask hubby Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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