Central American Cichlids - Aquarium Advice

KP · 12-18-2002, 12:13 PM

Hey Folks, I am setting up a new tank. It is a 50 gal. -36x18x18- with 2 Emperor 280 filters. The owner of the LFS says I should be ok with 4 smaller Central American Cichlids of different species in it. I am looking at a Firemouth, a Blue Acara, a Cutteri and a Sajica. Any opinions on compatability and weather the tank would be over stocked? TIA Keith

loganj · 12-18-2002, 02:13 PM

The only problem I see might be the Acara. They are more aggressive than the others and may be somewhat of a bully. As far as size goes, I think you'll be fine with these in a 50 gal. They all seem to be in the 4-6" range as adults. You might want to consider doing a fishless cycle on the tank and then adding these fish one at a time. Also, the Acara is probably going to dig up any plants you try to add. Not all of them are like this, but most are.
Logan J

12-18-2002, 12:13 PM	#1
KP Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Nov 2002 Location: Pennsylvania Posts: 11	Central American Cichlids Hey Folks, I am setting up a new tank. It is a 50 gal. -36x18x18- with 2 Emperor 280 filters. The owner of the LFS says I should be ok with 4 smaller Central American Cichlids of different species in it. I am looking at a Firemouth, a Blue Acara, a Cutteri and a Sajica. Any opinions on compatability and weather the tank would be over stocked? TIA Keith

12-18-2002, 02:13 PM	#2
loganj Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Oct 2002 Location: Chatsworth, GA Posts: 4,008	cichlids The only problem I see might be the Acara. They are more aggressive than the others and may be somewhat of a bully. As far as size goes, I think you'll be fine with these in a 50 gal. They all seem to be in the 4-6" range as adults. You might want to consider doing a fishless cycle on the tank and then adding these fish one at a time. Also, the Acara is probably going to dig up any plants you try to add. Not all of them are like this, but most are. Logan J

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