How to indroduce new fish to established cichlid tank?

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I have a large tank, 350gal or so (not exact) and I want to add new fish to it, the problem is, there's a jag cichlid in there. How would I add more fish to the tank?

Also, are adding more cichlids possible? I'm considering a carpintis/texas hybrid.
 
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What you can do is, bucket the jag, then completely change the tanks decorations, it has to be completely different, any remnants of the old tank will be a point for the Jag to reclaim the tank. Put new fish in for a bit, let them settle a little. Then put in the Jag.

Not saying this will work, but probably your best chance
 
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AnomalocarisAquatics said:
The tank is bare, will bucketing the jag and adding decorations work?
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So ATM it's bare? If so then yes some hides the new guys can get away to , then like a nice big hide the Jag can claim on the other side of the tank.
Give the new ones a fair amount of time 30min or so to claim a place

How big is the size difference? That will play a big role. Also the fish you mentioned and the jag can breed so be aware of that.
 
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