cichlid stocking questions

[cflux]

I am in the process of cycling (fishless) a new 20H that will be a planted tank. So as I am waiting to the cycle to finish I was trying to decide on what to stock it with. I am thinking that I want to try a cichlid tank, it would be my first cichlid tank so I'm not really sure what I'm doing, but wat I wanted to know is what would you suggest for fairly easy to care for cichlids that would do well in a 20h. I would prefer a few large fish to many small fish but that's not a real requirement.

Anyway thanks for a the help.

 

[TankGirl]

Well, a planted cichlid tank would naturally mean a couple of angels, or some rams or apistos (last two are smallish so maybe not what you are looking for). Two angels would be very happy in a 20H, and especially a pair.

What kind of water do you have there in Portland? (I am going to assume it is hard, but that's a broad assumption) If it is hard, you could grow java fern and valisneria and keep some N. brichardi, though there are other options.

 

[cflux]

angles would be intereseting, any good sites that I could look at for their care and environment needs? and yes I do have hard water. also if I had a pair of angles what other fish would be sutiable for the tank, a small species of pleco? other alge eaters?

Thanks

 

[Voodoo Chilli]

Your twenty would be too small to house a pair of angels and a plec: if you feel the need to add an algae eater, why not go with ottos?

I'd start out with about six small angels and let them grow out until a pair forms. Then you can take the others back and hopefully deal with the joys of breeding cichlids!

 

[glasstapper]

gouramis in a planted tank ooooooooooo! escpecially a tall tank looking at mine as i type