newaqua Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Hey Everyone. I am looking at getting a small Chi (19L) for the office desk. I was wanting to put some Cichlids in it, as they are to aggressive for my home tank, I thought I could have some for my office instead. I know the Chi 19L is small, however I was only thinking of having 2 or three fish. I really like the look of the Demasoni Cichlids, but I am thinking the tank will be to small for them. I also like the look of Auratus Cichlid. Does anyone have any ideas about what would suit this small aquarium? I am after something that is small, looks good and has a bit of attitude. Cheers Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 That tank is way to small or both of the fish you mentioned, you may get away with a sole shellie. But I personally would not try it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 A couple of dwarf puffers or a single Betta fish (siamese fighter) would be about the only things suitable for that tank which have attitude. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaqua Posted October 14, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 A couple of dwarf puffers or a single Betta fish (siamese fighter) would be about the only things suitable for that tank which have attitude. Are there any cleaning type fish I could put in here. I'm guessing a bristle-nose would not go well with them? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
camtang Posted October 14, 2013 Report Share Posted October 14, 2013 Ottos, pygmy corys. They may not compate well with sams suggestions, but they stay small. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I don't think you realise just how small this aquarium is, 19L (minus substrate and decor) is around 2 buckets of water. It isn't enough space for more than a couple of small fish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
newaqua Posted October 15, 2013 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I don't think you realise just how small this aquarium is, 19L (minus substrate and decor) is around 2 buckets of water. It isn't enough space for more than a couple of small fish. Thanks Sam. I know the aquarium is very small. Thats why I am looking to only put a couple of fish in it. I am looking at dwarf puffers at the moment. On a side note, (I don't plan on putting these in the 19L Chi) how common are figure 8 puffers these days? I have not seen any around for a long time? Thought I may be able to get one for my larger tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alexyay Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 I personally wouldn't recommend anything more than one puffer if it's a talk tank, as they get pretty aggressive if it's not densely planted. Also, otos should be in groups of 3 so it would probably be too much for a 19L. Fig 8s show up rarely, so I presume you have to order then in if you want one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Def too small for demasoni even more so for auratus. A single male shellie would probably be pretty cool though and would have lots of character with fine gravel with spend his days sifting through it etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted October 15, 2013 Report Share Posted October 15, 2013 Chi are pretty but they have sucky filtration, get a single dwarf puffer fish and some freshwater shrimp, the puffer might leave the shrimp alone and they will act as cleaners. plus you will fall in love with a pufferfish once it gets a little bigger. personally i put the chi into the group of aquariums designed to rake all the money out of beginner fish keepers and not designed to keep fish alive well Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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