stocking ideas?

[lovemyguppies]

My husband and i are currently cycling a 55 gallon that we would like to put some different peacock cichlids in. I was wondering what other cichlids we can get and also about how many would be good in a 55? Also we have a pictus catfish in our 55 gallon community tank but i don't want him to eat my guppies, so would it be ok to put the pictus with cichlids once the tank is cycled?

 

[TheCommunityCichlid]

Most would recommend keeping just peacocks, if you mix you could lose some to begin with. Your pictus should be alright IMO

 

[bettaowner]

Pictus cats are very social so at least a pair is needed.

 

[lovemyguppies]

We were planning on getting about four more if we can move it out of the community tank

 

[Freakgecko91]

Pictus really do require a larger tank ( at least 75 gallons, but a 5-6' tank would be best) given how active they are. I'd forego the pictus and pick up some synodontis instead, catfish that are native to the rift lakes where peacocks are from (Malawi).

 

[lovemyguppies]

Well we already have 1 and its my husbands favorite fish and he absolutely refuses to get rid of it

 

[lovemyguppies]

Communitycichlid i didn't see your post until now. Thank you that's good to know.

 

[lovemyguppies]

Also how many peacocks would be good to keep in a 55 gallon?

 

[bobofishman]

When I had my peacocks in my 55 I had 15-19 but you need to make sure you have enough of hiding spots..

 

[lovemyguppies]

Alright, thank you

 

[lovemyguppies]

Could i put a demasoni in with peacocks?

 

[bettaowner]

You could try. They're both pretty aggressive