Would like to start a SA/CA Cichlid set up!!!!! Help?

Your question really has no answer. You need to find what YOU like, look of tank, fish etc.
Get on google and plug away. Loads of info and pictures. See what you like!

This tank had a jack Dempsey, convict and dwarf pike in it.


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This tank a lone red devil in it. That's only half of the tank. The other half is just open water.


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Really depends one what you like, everyone seems to have different ideas of what looks good. Myself, I have about 13 tanks in all so I did just about everything I could think of. This site hasn't helped though since I see new fish constantly that I would like to have! I am saving for a 300-340G and will go crazy with it i'm sure. Search google, that's what helped me narrow some choices down. JD are great choices as well, good color and personality. I am a fan of Oscars though as well, just not as many fish due to bioload and size. 55G tank, could do 1 of the bigger species or pair of JD or do a smaller group of the smaller species. I have a 75G with group of firemouths that is pretty entertaining at times, my 105 with a green terror in it suits me just fine. Basically, it all comes down to you to figure out what you like and go from there. Once you do that, this site is amazing at quick responses and getting many questions answered about whatever species you decide on. Welcome and good luck! Keep us posted on what you decide!

So many options and you could get hundreds of different opinions. If you do a little more research just to narrow down some general ideas that you like (earth eaters, acaras, planted vs rocks, aggressive vs semi-aggressive vs community, etc), then a lot of the people here can give you some great advice.

Personally speaking, I've become an acara guy after being very indecisive over the last couple years. I have a pair of white saums that I am head over heels in love with.


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PanAntV said:

Thanks for all the input guys! I really appreciate it. Once I start doing a little more research and figure out what i really want, I'll do some more post. Again thanks for all the help. I really do want 2 oscars at the moment though. But if there's any input beyond this they are very welcome!

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Only thing I would say about oscars is that a single one needs a minimum of a 75 without any tankmates. Two need at least a 125 with little to no tankmates. They grow super fast, so you need to have a 125 ready for two oscars within a few months of getting them. They are also super dirty, so don't skimp on the filtration system and keep a good water change schedule because they can get HITH easily.


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You can try Electric Blue Jack Dempsey. Try getting some good strains or from a reputed vendor.
You will love them , very personable , mild , slow growers with awesome coloration.
Only flip side is they need good care and attention.