Newbie question

[Bl80]

I have 8 1-1.5 inch cichlids that will be here tomorrow. ( 4 electric yellow (3f - 1 m) and 4 aurora ( 3-1 ratio as well) I currently have 3 55 gal set up, I have thinned one out of most my tropicals and the rest will go into the other 2 tanks ( or smaller ones I also have) I chose this tank bc it gas always gad a bit higher ph and the fish never minded as they're all thriving ( and breeding) i have had tropicals for about 20 years and over the last 1.5 have gone to the larger tanks and live them. I have a 150 to hopefully set up this spring. ANYWAY... It was suggested I set up my 20 gal till these get a lil bigger instead if putting them into their own 55 gal. So I have, setting up with water and substrate from the 55, and a filter off another tank. What are your suggestions????

 

[Tropical boy]

Read your post and good luck with the tanks and the new fish but I don't think I'm cut out to give someone with 20 years fish keeping experience advice. Hope all goes well

 

[neilanh]

I don't know why putting fish in a smaller tank was suggested to you. Bigger tank is always better.

 

[JustOneMore20]

I agree with Neilan! And once you get the 150 setup..it would make a great Cichlid tank to move those to.

 

[Bl80]

I've had basic tropicals for 20 yrs. Nothing great. Just Smaller tanks. Cichlids are a new move for me. I was told bc of their small size to let them grow more before putting them in a 55. Thought I'd ask ppl here for opinions. Thx, I think I'll go with the 55 gal.

 

[cichlidmania26]

Yes go with the 55 I've been keeping cichlids for who knows how many years. I have a cichlid fish room and a 120 with about 150 cichlids in it and its the best thing to look at when I'm bored. But anyways a 20 gallon would just be a waste of your time. But it would make a great tank for breeding your yellow labs. Check out my tanks on youtube and see what a 125 gallon tank looks like full of cichlids
http://www.youtube.com/user/cichlidmania26