55g limit?

[adkjoe]

At the moment I have a 55 gallon with lots of rocky hiding spots and plants. I have a blue acara, convict, firemouth, and a jewel cichlid. They all get along really well and all is happy. Would it be too much to add another cichlid to the tank or should I just stick with the 4? It's heavily filtered I'm just more concerned about when they are all full grown. Can I add another medium sized sa cichlid and still be ok?

 

[adkjoe]

Any advice?

 

[Jewel_cichlid03]

Not sure what other cichlid u could put in there u are pretty close to being fully stocked... But if u do figure out another fish u could put in there make sure it will be able to hold its own with that jewel they get pretty nasty.

 

[Cactuspixie]

At the moment I have a 55 gallon with lots of rocky hiding spots and plants. I have a blue acara, convict, firemouth, and a jewel cichlid. They all get along really well and all is happy. Would it be too much to add another cichlid to the tank or should I just stick with the 4? It's heavily filtered I'm just more concerned about when they are all full grown. Can I add another medium sized sa cichlid and still be ok?

I'd just be happy that everyone is happy, and not mess with it. IMO the risk isn't worth any potential gain.

 

[adkjoe]

I agree thanks guys. The jewel is a really aggressive eater but other than that they all get along.

 

[LaCichlids318]

How big is your jewel? Once they get about 4" they are such pests. I ended up having to let my cat have a high priced meal.

 

[molliwopp]

How big is your jewel? Once they get about 4" they are such pests. I ended up having to let my cat have a high priced meal.

What seriously or are you joking?

 

[mikem691]

How big is your jewel? Once they get about 4" they are such pests. I ended up having to let my cat have a high priced meal.

Really? The mods will be all over this

 

[adkjoe]

He's about 2.5 inches. The convict usually puts him in his place when he try's to eat All the food.

 

[molliwopp]

Really? The mods will be all over this

Why? I wouldnt of thought so, i dont think hes broken any forum rules stating this.