Opinions on cichlids for 50 gal

[ddiienno]

Hey guys, friend gave a 50 gal tank and I was wondering what cichlids you would suggest for a 50?

 

[Fishy Smell]

African or American?


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[ddiienno]

Anerican

 

[Fishy Smell]

Blue Acara
Keyhole
Firemouth
Convict
T Bar (Sajica)
Rainbow
Angelfiah
Festivum

And smaller ones like
Rams
Bolivian Rams
Laetacara types
Cockatoo dwarf

The list goes on...


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[Brookster123]

Is it a 50 (3' long) breeder or a 55 (4' long) ??

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[ddiienno]

She told me a 50 haven't got it yet to see it

 

[ddiienno]

Thanks fishy appreciate it

 

[Mogurako]

50 gallon is 36x18x19


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[mikem691]

50 gallon is 36x18x19


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Petsmart has a top fin 50 gallon that 48x12x19. Never seen it any where else.

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[Mogurako]

Petsmart has a top fin 50 gallon that 48x12x19. Never seen it any where else.

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Sorry should have specified that's the Aqueon 50 gallon.

Also I thought that tank is what they call their 45 long? Those measurements actually work out to 47 gallons.


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[mikem691]

Sorry should have specified that's the Aqueon 50 gallon.

Also I thought that tank is what they call their 45 long? Those measurements actually work out to 47 gallons.


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Yea IDK I have only seen it at the closes pet smart by me. They also have the 36x18 50 gallon there.

 

[mikem691]

my bad its 20" H
Top Fin 50 Gallon Hooded Aquarium | Aquariums | PetSmart

 

[swifty]

My "Elite" glass 55g is 49x13x18. I was surprised by it's odd dimensions as well. Most 55s are 48x12x21. I didn't mind it though, I'll take the extra inch in depth over 3 inches in height that won't be used as often anyway.

50 breeder will kind of limit you, but a 50g that is 4' will open up a lot of your options. Either way, a pair of 4-7" cichlids or a single 8-10" fish would be good in there.