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1 single jewel cichlid in a 10 gallon


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They like a species only tank and like for there to be 5-8 individuals minimum. Not sure it would be a good wet pet for a 10 g. Part of the attraction of Jewels js their interaction. The chasing and displays. 

You could do a pair of kribs in a 10 g. A single male apistogramma and some dwarf corys. A group of shell dwellers can work in a 10. 

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@plantedtanks1052 let us all help you find something you'd really like! Can you explain what you appreciate about the Jewel Cichlid? Did you find one locally to you? Are you attracted to their coloration? Personality? Here is an excellent older video from Jason at Prime Time Aquatics about them. Jewel Cichlids come in two common color morphs: Red-base, and Turquoise base:

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I think that if you're into the colors, you might consider a male Apistogramma macmasterii instead of the red Jewel. . .  

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Or a male Apistogramma borelii instead of the turquoise Jewel Cichlid.1167542839_ScreenShot2022-05-26at11_42_02PM.png.fd96c813c99f2e2c88103a3747ed20d9.png

 

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On 5/26/2022 at 8:45 PM, Fish Folk said:

@plantedtanks1052 let us all help you find something you'd really like! Can you explain what you appreciate about the Jewel Cichlid? Did you find one locally to you? Are you attracted to their coloration? Personality? Here is an excellent older video from Jason at Prime Time Aquatics about them. Jewel Cichlids come in two common color morphs: Red-base, and Turquoise base:

1263358378_ScreenShot2022-05-26at11_38_00PM.png.4c701453165489a37c6528e43fe50640.png

1390187146_ScreenShot2022-05-26at11_38_35PM.png.baf39fc25c642f2f78495d7d5b17b176.png

I think that if you're into the colors, you might consider a male Apistogramma macmasterii instead of the red Jewel. . .  

2045388753_ScreenShot2022-05-26at11_44_34PM.png.e214f74975e2677c74db36898feb0272.png

Or a male Apistogramma borelii instead of the turquoise Jewel Cichlid.1167542839_ScreenShot2022-05-26at11_42_02PM.png.fd96c813c99f2e2c88103a3747ed20d9.png

 

I might do a breeding pair of apistogramma agassizii or Borelli. Or I might do some pygmy sunfish.

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On 5/26/2022 at 11:48 PM, plantedtanks1052 said:

I might do a breeding pair of apistogramma agassizii or Borelli. Or I might do some pygmy sunfish.

As soon as I saw your tank, I thought: PYGMY SUNFISH! 

Here's our Okefenokee. My little guy helping.

 

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