Let me first say, it is nice to meet everyone! I've always looked to this site for good information, and I finally joined.
So, as the title says, I'll be getting my first 55 gallon tank soon (woot woot!). I've had smaller tanks up until now, so I'm excited to have some bigger fish. Naturally, a search for bigger fish (that also have personalities) brought up cichlids.
So far, I really like Jack Dempseys--even with all their meanness. All I have read says they can live in a 55 and won't have to be moved, which is ideal (please correct me if I'm wrong). Can anyone recommend some nice tank mates for one? Also, any information on their behavior and care would be much appreciated.
I also really like Angelfish, I realize that also limits tank mates quite a bit, but if anyone knows any other good sized fish that can live with them I would love to know.
So, as the title says, I'll be getting my first 55 gallon tank soon (woot woot!). I've had smaller tanks up until now, so I'm excited to have some bigger fish. Naturally, a search for bigger fish (that also have personalities) brought up cichlids.
So far, I really like Jack Dempseys--even with all their meanness. All I have read says they can live in a 55 and won't have to be moved, which is ideal (please correct me if I'm wrong). Can anyone recommend some nice tank mates for one? Also, any information on their behavior and care would be much appreciated.
I also really like Angelfish, I realize that also limits tank mates quite a bit, but if anyone knows any other good sized fish that can live with them I would love to know.