AliGee
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Hello all! There are so many threads like this so I apologize. I am an experienced aquarist, but am completely new to the cichlid world. I bought a 55 gallon and want it to be a show tank. I am having a hard time deciding (and knowing) what fish are fine to mix together. I do know I want a male only tank.
I really love Oscars and Flowehorn but that will have to wait until I have a bigger tank.
I do want a "centerpiece" fish, and I was thinking a severum. What else would go with a severum and would be very colorful?
I also love the giraffe cichlids but I think they need to be in shoals and would need a bigger tank?
I wanted discus, but everywhere talks about how "difficult" they are because of their needy water requirements. What would six discus require ? A sump? Or just a canister filter with frequent cleanings?
Any fun and colorful ideas are welcome. I am willing to spend money on exotics to make it look amazing.
THANK YOU!!!!
Invertebrates
Electric Blue Crayfish | CPO Crayfish | Shrimp
I really love Oscars and Flowehorn but that will have to wait until I have a bigger tank.
I do want a "centerpiece" fish, and I was thinking a severum. What else would go with a severum and would be very colorful?
I also love the giraffe cichlids but I think they need to be in shoals and would need a bigger tank?
I wanted discus, but everywhere talks about how "difficult" they are because of their needy water requirements. What would six discus require ? A sump? Or just a canister filter with frequent cleanings?
Any fun and colorful ideas are welcome. I am willing to spend money on exotics to make it look amazing.
THANK YOU!!!!
Invertebrates
Electric Blue Crayfish | CPO Crayfish | Shrimp