Tank size is in part determined by the size of the fish and the amount
of waste they generate. Another big consideration is the aggressiveness of
the fish and the amount of territory they'll claim as their own. With both
your oscar and firemouth, a 29 gallon tank will be claimed as their
territory. Neither fish, IMO, once they mature a bit, will allow for
anything else to live within that territory. Research is key to any happy
tank. I'd look at a larger tank, or exploring the thousands of stocking
possibilities for your 29 gallon tank. There are many dwarf species of
cichlids that are beautiful and interesting that'll fit your space
requirements.
Just something to consider.
Tim
www.fishaholics.org


Hi Jason,

I did what you just did and Tim and Netmax gave me the same advice. I
put seven mid size cichilds in my 26g (bad advice from my fish store
for sure). I took them back, gave them "scat" and now have some
rasporas, rams, key holes and cory's. ;-}

Told my wife that when I retire (in 2-3 years) I want a BIG tank so I
can have some larger cichlids to enjoy. Her response naturally is
"where would we put it?" No problem! Move out the TV, the couches,
the... oops..OT sorry. ;-}All the best,

Larry
Southern Ontario