Should I increase the number of Cichlids in my tank?

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mariah

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I have had my 55 gallon Cichlid tank for about a month and a half maybe 2 months. I have had a OB die and also a cobalt. They are all about 2 inches to 2 1/2 inches. I had the levels really hit around the time I got them but the levels are good now ( cant get lower then 20ppm trates because that is in my water) My current stock is:
6 electric yellow labs (one in the 10g hospital tank because it was picked on) (sold one - had 7)
5 cobalts ( had 6)
2 Orange blotch zebras (had 3)
2 strawberry peacocks
I did have 18 and now down to 15. Other then the one lab being picked on and now in the 10g, there is no other fish currently being picked on. If another one gets picked on should I increase the numbers back to 18?
 
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