what type of cichlid to put in a 55

[bigpapafish]

hi i have about 22 tanks ranging from 10 to 75 i have so many cause i breed live breeders and i kinda wanted to take a step up from that and try african cichlids i was wandering what kind to do any suggestions would be appreciated

 

[Slade]

Yellow labs will do well I'm a 55 gallon. They'll fit in with p. socolofi, rusties, yellow tail acei, and other less-aggressive mbuna. If you over filter and provide hiding places you should be able to keep 18-20. As they get older you'll want to increase the female:male ratio. Maybe add a brislenose Pleco or two.

 

[bigpapafish]

i just got 1 male and 4 female electric blue peacocks my local LFS said they would be perfect for that size of tank and there with two synadonis cats

 

[kay-bee19]

By "electric blue peacock" do you mean Sciaenochromis fryeri?

If so, a breeding group that size (1m/4f) might be better suited for a 75-90gal tank.

 

[bigpapafish]

i do understand that they will get bigger i have a 300 i will put them in with about another 3 males and 12 females plus those