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Best Tanks for Cichlids

Bigger water is more stable water. Match the tank to the fish, then buy the strongest stand you can.

Best for: Rams, apistos and other dwarfs

A great first tank for a pair of dwarf cichlids in a planted setup.

Best for: Shell dwellers and breeding pairs

Wide footprint for territories. A fish room favorite.

Best for: Starter Malawi or Central American

The classic 4 foot tank for a small mbuna group.

Best for: Mbuna, peacocks and haps

Deeper than a 55, so more rockwork and calmer fish.

Best for: Oscars and big cichlid communities

Six feet of swimming room for big New World cichlids.

Best for: Every tank over 20 gallons

A full tank weighs about 10 pounds per gallon. Use a stand rated for it.

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