Top 5 African Cichlids for Small Aquariums (10 - 20 gallons)

Do you have a small aquarium but want african cichlids. These fish are for you!
Keep in mind that :
- These fish need to be kept in species specific tanks.
- The minimum size depends on the fish species(mentioned in the video)
- Some should be kept as colonies, others as couples (mentioned in the video)

Enjoy!

0:00 Intro
0:42 About Tank size
1:52 Lamprologus multifasciatus
3:16 Lamprologus ocellatus
4:59 Altolamprologus sp. "sumbu shell"
5:51 Neolamprologus caudopunctatus
7:34 Julidochromis marksmithi
9:31 Closing

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[devotae]

any fish that will protect their babies, is an intelligent fish, and everything she says about them, an their shells... just makes them sound even more intelligent!

[richardviger]

I have a colony of eight Neolamprologus Similis in a 20 long. I just noticed the other day that I have three tiny fry. I’m so excited. I love sitting on the couch and watching them!

[gem_co]

I'm near toronto and I'm so glad this channel exists! I'll have to visit your store next time I'm in the area :). I'm new in fishkeeping, and I appreciate all you add to the hobby <3

[alltroutdout]

This def help my Cichlid addiction, always wanted cichlids but only have small space, now that i learned i can put this guys in a 20 gallon... im set hahaha, also for small fish species "CPD" is my all time favorite, as a river angler, they remind me of Brook Trout

[dcaquaticsusa]

I also love the Julidochromis but I also have other dwarf cichlids like kribensis, Apistogramma, and German blue rams. Thank you so much for the great video

[MatthiasBruder-xnik]

Love your Video! I have a 180 litre Tank with six Neolamprologus multifasciatus and a Pair of Julidochromis transcriptus! Works very well, the Julis are a little bit shy and build with the stones and Sand a little bunker, the Multis are awesome and brave little Fish with interesting behavior, i can recommend every interested Fishkeeper this little Shelldweller! In the future i want to give a try to co-house Paracyprichromis nigripinnis to bringing more life and movement in the top of the aquarium! Greetings from Germany to Canada🙋‍♂️

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[pjp]

With all the fishkeeping videos I watch, I can't believe I just got one of your videos in my recommended list. Very excited and will subscribe. I was born in Terrebonne (1970) and my dad was the minister at the Anglican church in Mascouche. Maybe I will be able to order from you some day!

[RenegadeLK]

I want some shell dwellers they look like fun to have!

[m.d.bishop]

I laughed when you said spooked. It was really cute. 5:35

[paulmccarthy]

It’s so nice to some smaller cichlids really enjoyed the video superb knowledge. Think I will definitely looking in these . Love my African cichlids tanks

[cosmoplakat]

Favorite fish for 10 gal - betta, favorite fish for 20 gal - guppies, favorite cichlid - angelfish. I've never had shell dwellers, but love those multies!!

[forgetfulpriestiv]

Much love from Saskatchewan, thankyou so much for sharing this information. I just got a 20 gallon tank that i am doing a fishless cycle and trying to figure out what fish to get. I definitely wanted cichlids but didn't know what to go with. I am definitely going with one of these options now after seeing this

[litolocofish]

great video Rochelle.. very informative and precise..you show the fish off really well..best video I've seen on these fish..👍🏼

[pattykake]

My favourite super small fish is the maculata rasbora…then add a sprinkle of blue dream shrimp….so pretty….💙

[DrivingStandards]

I love your natural style, informative jargon free works everytime keep up the great work.

[waynemurphy]

Im about to set up my first mbuna tank but iv been watching hours of your videos to make sure im doing it right.... Keep the vids coming 👍

[twunderaquatics]

Just saw this video. My favorite African cichlid is the multies. I haven't had them long but am already crazy about them. My other favorites is the golden eye cichlid and Apistograma. Great video 👍

[billlooker]

I have a 50gl lowboy I picked up from a aquarium store built that was not used .this is going to be the tank for the fish if they survive

[zeninsyt]

I have 7 Lamprologus multifasciatus in a 20 gallon ... I hope to see some fry soon ... other non-cichlids that I have in smaller aquariums are killis and some smaller tetras and rasboras ;)