By Pam Chin . They are both dogs, but it boils down to personal preference. Their behavior can be as fascinating as Parachromis dovii whose size can reach over 15 inches.
Most people become interested in keeping Cichlids because they are so much fun observe.
They want the opportunity to breed fish, and they are fascinated with the breeding behaviors and parental care. Some people don't have the room, and you can keep several different dwarf Cichlids, in the same amount of space as a large pair of tank busters. If you revel in keeping Cichlids, because they are so much fun to watch and breed, but you don't have room for large tanks. You can get the same satisfaction with many of the dwarf species that are available in the hobby. Pound for pound some of these dwarfs can have just as much personality and pleasure as their larger counter parts.