Starting my first cichlid tank

[Fresh_Fish]

Ok so this is a very new hobby for me but wanted to post what I have done so far and maybe help with picking out my stock.
Currently have a 20g community tank and started it ALL wrong lfs advice... since then I have done a lot of research and decided I wanted a cichlid tank.

So I bought a 55g from PETCO when they had the 1 a gallon sale. Didn't want to buy a stand so I built one here it is.





All framed up.





Faced and a few shelves.





As it stands now filled and starting cycling.

I was going to do a few firemouths and not sure what else now I have changed my mind and want a African tank.but I am lost as to what ones are safe with each other there is just way to many to choose from.

 

[Fresh_Fish]

Oops sorry bout the double pic not sure why that happen posted from my phone.

 

[Fresh_Fish]

One more question, I have a cycled 20g tank were do I put the media for that to help the cycle of my new tank?

 

[Kirky88]

What sort of media do you have in the 20g, sponges bio noodles? Also what sort of filter do you have in the 20g and your 55g

 

[Ryleyman]

Is you stand really stable??

 

[Fresh_Fish]

Using Aquaclear for a 30g tank on the 20.
And another Aquaclear for a 70g tank on the 55.

Yea the stand is solid built with 2x4s and 3/4 inch plywood thing is about 70pounds and solid as a rock.

 

[Ryleyman]

Using Aquaclear for a 30g tank on the 20.
And another Aquaclear for a 70g tank on the 55.

Yea the stand is solid built with 2x4s and 3/4 inch plywood thing is about 70pounds and solid as a rock.

Nice cuz that tank weighs like 500 and some pounds you know