The BEST and Smallest Cichlids for Your 20 Gallon!

Well hello there!
There are actually quite a number of small cichlids you can keep in the humble 20 gallon aquarium, I'm sharing my favorite 10!
Yup - this is a response video to Mr Primetime's video from a few days ago! Here are my picks and why I chose them :)

Some VIDEOS You might like:
Prime Time Aquatics - Top 10 Cichlids Ever:

Bolivian Ram Care and Breeding:

Rams vs Apistos:

Julidochromis Care and Breeding:

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[madisonglattli]

I was so happy to see Tanganyika cichlids in this video! I based my 75 gal community around Julie Transcriptus because I fell in love with their checkerboard look, but I love the golden/ornatus Julies from the video too. Never heard of the Checkerboard Cichlid though

[angiemoore]

Wonderful list! Every one of these would be a wonderful choice to add to a small tank. I think my favorite on the list that I hadn’t seen before is the checkerboard. They were so interesting looking and I loved how they moved together snooping around the tank. Fun video!

[cathyhendrix]

Awesome video Joanna ! Thanks 😊. Hey do you guys have a care video for the neolamprologus caudopunctatus? I didn't see a pop up for one or i missed it. 🤷‍♀️

[cherylmartin]

Multis!!!! I love mine😍 Never thought I would have cichlids but Mr Prime Time's species profile convinced me lol The Neolamprologus caudopunctatus are also adorable!! Great picks Joanna

[pelhamsaquatics]

fantastic list Joanna! i honestly love every fish on this list!😮dwarf cichlids seriously rock! another for you to check out the laetacara araguia a truly stunning dwarf cichlid as well🙂👍

[growclipbonsaiforseniors]

Cool looking cichlids. I love the black mollies in that one tank with them. They are one of the blackest I have ever seen. Really cool! Another great video, Joanna.

[michaelprince]

Great list Joanna!!! I will have to try some of these nano cichlids.

[tinynina]

The last fish show-cased on this video I would love to try. It's gorgeous! I love your channel! Thank you. 🥰

[michaelbotting]

I have a Bolivian Ram in my 20 gallon community tank. They are fun to watch

[kevinsaquatics]

❤ thank you Joanna for some wonderful small tank cichlid options!

[ScottsScapes]

Apistogramma borellii and trifasciata are two of my favourite apistos. Awesome channel 🤙🏼

[audrameyer]

Loved the list! I was happy to see the Bolivian Ram on it. I adore them. Had a group a long time ago. I have one little beauty at this time 🥰

[Snailyandwhaley]

Electric blue ram for me, my little guy in my 29 is a great character! Glad he made the list ❤

[Lumpydog]

Perfect timing for this video. Thanks

[jaroslawrzeszow]

Awesome video! Is it possible to keep corys with kribs or apistogramma?

[andrescott]

If you have a 15g all in tank can you keep a Apistogramma or a BlueRam in it

[antbarker-tn]

Love my electric blue rams. Love your choice 🎉

[scrubjay]

Many wonderful species! I have enjoyed keeping shellies and julies before.

[SequoiaElisabeth]

Great list, I agree with most of your choices. 😊

[kmingtam]

great video Joanna, some good options certainly. though i would point out one thing: it is a misconception that ram needs lower pH and higher temperature. they can be found in pH 8 or so in the wild, in some region. the temperature varies between 76-82. the "higher temperature" is half myth half truth, the same goes for discus. the farm raised ones do prefer warmer water, but that is because they were raised in warmer water for growth, so they reach the market sooner and thereby increasing the turnover rate. as a species though... they do just fine across a range of conditions. in fact it may be advisable to gradually lower the temperature so their metabolism can be slowed down for aquarium longevity.