Stocking idea for 55g

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mikeybabs

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Hi guys, in the end i'd like to have 18 african cichlids from malawi...

does this sound ok?

6 yellow labs,
6 red zebras
6 kenyi (or johanni if the kenyi dont work)

thanks

its a standard 55g with lots of hiding places

:)
 
hmm

hmm, it doesnt appear they have any rustys on liveaquaria.com
can you suggest a third species to go with the labs and johanni? specifically one available on liveaquaria.com for a group of 6

so i'll have 6 labs, 6 johanni, and 6 of possibly what you suggest! thx, i need to order today :)
 
I'd keep the labs, johanni/maingano and add rusty's. Red zebras and yellow labs will hybridize fairly easily.

also, being new to the hobby, what is so bad about hybridization if i am not too concerned about breeding?

thx
 
could i add 6 bumblee instead of the red zebras? thx :)

the buffalo cichlid looks interesting too... how many of those could i add?

im actually leaning towards labs and Cobalt Blue Zebras... with one other selection... any idea ? :)
 
Bumblebee's are on the high side of aggression so be careful with these guys. I know your ordering fish online so why not skip all the common ones and purchase something somewhat rare.
 
i am willing to go with rare... can you point me to a good combination on liveaquaria? i have to go with them because i need the overnight shipping to have it on my door on tuesday since its my day off... 35 for overnight shipping isnt bad compared to some other places...

i have 12 yellow labs so far that im going to thin out and put in my 40 gallon

so i want to keep 6 of the yellow labs in the 55g and add 2 more species...
what do you recommend for rare and good looking ones? please point me to something cool and colorful on liveaquaria!! :)
 
BTW, their electric blues are on sale for 3.99... is that cool?

6 electric blues, 6 yellow labs.. and 6 of ____ ?


edit: nevermind they require a 70 gallon and seem aggressive.. :(
 
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