I have a 75 gallon tank. I what medium size cichlids. I am cannot decide whether an oscar or flowerhorn. Is there any medium size cichlids that is good for a 75 gallon tank except from what I already mention?
I see may be ill will go with a flowerhorn. the only issue for me with the flowerhorn is that they do not live longer compare to oscars. And most people says they are prone to internal issues.Oscar and flowerhorn are not what I would call mediunm-sized. To me, both will get a little large for a 75 gallon, except for a shortbody varient flowerhorn. Between the two, I would go with FH over the Oscar for that tank size. Even better would be a fish that stays in the 10" range, like a Macaw cichlid Nicaraguense. A group of smaller cichlids like amatitlania would make a nicer display imo, since you'd get to watch the fish interact. But if you really want a single fish, nothing wrong with that either.
i may also consider this my 75 gallon tank is a dual stand tank so perhaps i can go with a group of cichlids in the bottom stand.IMO, Neither an Oscar or Flowerhorn would do well long term in a 75 gal.
Maybe look at a pair Salvini or a group of Firemouths.
Gorgeous! I hope i can find a Texas cichlid here in the Philippines. Most breeders here in my country are flowerhorn breeders. Are these Texas cichlids same deportment with the flowerhorn? super aggressive? banging the glass?Just read the Forums. Flowerhorns do seem to be Hexamita magnets. Oscar's can also pose the same problem.
If you are set on a solo wet pet, look at a Texas Cichlid, or the hybrid varieties, Red Texas Cichlid. Very hardy, durable cichlids.
Here's a pic of an unfaded Red Texas Cichlid I once kept. Traded him when he outgrew his 65 gal. tank. Just under eleven inches.
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