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MattBruce

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Just finishing up my first cichlid setup, it's a 65g tank with a mix of African cichlids. So far I've got 13 fish in there, most of which are fairly small with the exception of a few that are about three inches. Their doesn't seem to be many territorial problems aside from one or two occasionally chasing each other out of different hiding spots. My question is do you think I should add more cichlids or is this a good amount since they're going to grow bigger?
 

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Your tank is looking very nice with good fish choices. You could add more fish that frequent the mid to upper levels of the tank, like a couple of male Peacocks, or Red Fin Borleyi, yellow tail aceis or my favorite, Dragon Blood hybrid Peacock.
You might think of making a taller reef, adding more crevaces and caves. Adding a chunk or two of Texas Holey rock will greatly enhance your hardscape. Your local rock yard or landscaping company should have a good selection of it at reasonable prices. Pictured is my mixed cichlid tank with about 200 lbs. Of holey rock. It cost about 20 cents a pound and my favorite Dragon Blood male.
 

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Your tank is looking very nice with good fish choices. You could add more fish that frequent the mid to upper levels of the tank, like a couple of male Peacocks, or Red Fin Borleyi, yellow tail aceis or my favorite, Dragon Blood hybrid Peacock.
You might think of making a taller reef, adding more crevaces and caves. Adding a chunk or two of Texas Holey rock will greatly enhance your hardscape. Your local rock yard or landscaping company should have a good selection of it at reasonable prices. Pictured is my mixed cichlid tank with about 200 lbs. Of holey rock. It cost about 20 cents a pound and my favorite Dragon Blood male.
Thanks for the great advice! I love the look of that rock. I'm going to have to search for that stuff, hope we have it here (Nova Scotia)
 
Landscapers will have it. It might be called "Honeycomb Limestone" in your area.
 
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