Is this a good idea

[Easyaqua]

I have a 75gal long tank.
I want to put in 8 electric yellows
And 8 electric blue cichlids. I currently have a filter that pushes 250gal/per hour.
The tank is half set up, it has 5 electric yellows, and looks very empty.
I have stacked rivers tones oddly to create various caves. Is there anything else I need.
Thanks in advanced Tevin
Ps, temperature and ph are absolutely fine

 

[GreenLily]

8 of each total? Sounds good to me!

 

[Easyaqua]

Yup, 8 of each. Won't be getting them until the 21st, but it's worth the wait as I'm getting them for $2 each. I will upgrade my filtration by maybe adding another filter. And will definitely put pictures up

 

[GreenLily]

Awesome! I look forward to seeing it!

 

[Ian14]

That's fine. Youcould even add some bottom feeders like synodontis catfish

 

[Tbox]

Should be fine.
Like you said, you'll be upgrading/adding to your current 225gph filter. You'll want to be closer to 10x water turn over in your 75g.

 

[Easyaqua]

Hey so to update, I have upgraded the filtration and now have a sump that is pushing an additional 450gal/ per hour on top of all my other filters. It is a DIY overhead sump. It doesn't sit on the tank, but sits of the top of my stand. I could add pictures if you like. Also I think I'm going to go with 15 yellow labs, and take your guys advice on some catfish. I'm thinking 3-5 any suggestions on which to get???

 

[Ian14]

One of the synodontis

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[Easyaqua]

Cool, i will put some pictures of my set up on here soon. I'm keen on the synos'
I'm thinking 3, should I do more or less than that. Just moved the rocks round stirred the sand up abit so I will put pictures up soon