Tank too crowded??

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Fishman1012

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Hello, I am new to this but I have a 55 gallon tank with 4 Black Convict Cichlid about half grown with 3 half grown angles, 4 Cory cats. Would adding a juvenile Dinosaur Bichir be a bad idea? Can anyone helo
 
The lady at pet store told me it would be fine but after researching it looks like I’m gonna have to up size to maybe a 100 gallon
 
He is super small right now tho. Do you know about how long it will take him to get big?
 
He is super small right now tho. Do you know about how long it will take him to get big?

I wouldn't get a fish based on the premise that you plan on getting a bigger tank. They're not exactly fast growers but will get uncomfortable in a 55. He will also swallow whatever tank mates he can fit in his mouth so your Cory cats will quickly become a no go and angels are not exactly ideal tank mates either.
 
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