StevesPrettyCool
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I'm in the process of cycling my 55g, preparing it to become a Lake Malawi tank. Sand substrate and nice rockwork, and am going to be planting it with hearty "cichlid friendly" plants. My list of ideas on types of fish I'm going for is below, and I'd love to hear any comments on if they are a good mix, and would love to hear suggestions on other nice looking fish.
I'm aiming for between 12-15 fish in the tank.
3 of each:
Moorii Kaiser II - Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Moorii (Kaiser II) Cichlid
B.B. Ornatus - B.B. Ornatus Cichlid | African Lake Malawi | PetSolutions
Ruby Red Peacock - 3 AFRICAN CICHLIDS 1.5" SUPER RUBY RED PEACOCK A+++ | eBay
Blue Peacock - Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Blue Peacock Cichlid
I'd also like to have 1 of each of these
Buffalo Head - Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Buffalo Head Cichlid
Makonde Blue Lips - Pseudotropheus williamsi north Makonde "blue lips"
Would that be too many? They will be added slowly and carefully, one family at a time, throughout many months. My other question is, are groups of 3 generally ok? and would putting the trophy fish in solo by himself be a smart idea or do they prefer more?
Also searching for one more "trophy" if anyone got any ideas!!
I'm aiming for between 12-15 fish in the tank.
3 of each:
Moorii Kaiser II - Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Moorii (Kaiser II) Cichlid
B.B. Ornatus - B.B. Ornatus Cichlid | African Lake Malawi | PetSolutions
Ruby Red Peacock - 3 AFRICAN CICHLIDS 1.5" SUPER RUBY RED PEACOCK A+++ | eBay
Blue Peacock - Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Blue Peacock Cichlid
I'd also like to have 1 of each of these
Buffalo Head - Tropical Fish for Freshwater Aquariums: Buffalo Head Cichlid
Makonde Blue Lips - Pseudotropheus williamsi north Makonde "blue lips"
Would that be too many? They will be added slowly and carefully, one family at a time, throughout many months. My other question is, are groups of 3 generally ok? and would putting the trophy fish in solo by himself be a smart idea or do they prefer more?
Also searching for one more "trophy" if anyone got any ideas!!