Stocking 150 gallon cichlid tank

[theunderground]

I have a 150 gallon cichlid tank..Whats the max I could put in it.And how often I can add them..Meaning do I add once a month or twice a month or go for it an add a bunch all at once..

 

[Malawi Freak]

It is recommended with cichlids to add them all at once to avoid aggression issues. It depends on what type you have. Are we talking mbuna?

 

[CraigMac]

If you add them all at once, and we're talking a lot of fish, you have to test the water and monitor for a possible ammonia spike. Having said that, are you familiar with cycling the tank?

If you don't add them all at once you should at least rearrange the tank decor when you add new fish so there are no established territories. Then leaving the lights out for awhile helps.

 

[Koikid88]

Not a very detailed question. What kind of cichlids are you looking at