Stocking a 55g

[Jewel_cichlid03]

So far this is what i want
1blue peacock cichlid
1 OB peacock cichlid
1 redfin kangaroo cichlid
1 red peacock cichlid
2 yellow labs
Any other suggestions or idea

 

[Jewel_cichlid03]

???????,

 

[Mogurako]

1 redfin kangaroo cichlid

Do you mean Red Fin Kadango aka Copadichromis borleyi?! If so that is Hap and really needs a larger aquarium than a 55. With a tank that small I would choose Peacocks or smaller Mbuna that max out at 5". There simply is not enough space to try and mix different groups of cichlids.

Here's a good site to get stocking ideas.
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_55g.php

 

[Jewel_cichlid03]

Would a fire fish be good instead of a kangaroo

 

[Jewel_cichlid03]

????????

 

[Mogurako]

I still have no idea what you mean by kangaroo cichlid. If you're set on peacocks pick out 6-8 species of the same size and temperament and do an all male tank.

 

[garfy]

Haha I have visions of a hopping fish in my head now

 

[Mogurako]

Haha I have visions of a hopping fish in my head now

Right?!

 

[Jewel_cichlid03]

This is a kangaroo

 

[Mogurako]

Bro that says Kandango not Kangaroo, I still stick with my aforementioned suggestions.

 

[Jewel_cichlid03]

? Oops and will do

 

[Rlavassor86]

Do you mean Red Fin Kadango aka Copadichromis borleyi?! If so that is Hap and really needs a larger aquarium than a 55. With a tank that small I would choose Peacocks or smaller Mbuna that max out at 5". There simply is not enough space to try and mix different groups of cichlids.

Here's a good site to get stocking ideas.
http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_55g.php

I agree, Haps need a min of 6ft tank, as they prefer open swimming areas and many of them get quite large at 9"+.