I have a 45 gallon tank (36 1/4 x 12 5/8 x 23 3/4) that’s been sitting for a few months and I’m now looking to get fish. I’ve decided that to cycle the tank I’m going to use a larger tetra species (either black phantom tetras or something similar) and then add some cichlids after I’ve finished cycling. The real question now is what cichlids to get. I got this idea from a video aquarium co-op did on 40 gallon stocking ideas where he suggested doing tetras and Bolivian Rams, and I like the idea but I’m still seeing if there are better options. It’s also worth noting that the tank is on the tall side and I’d like to get fish that would swim in the mid to top area of the tank. Does anyone have any ideas of cichlids that can fit in a 45-gallon tank that would swim in the mid to top area of the tank, or have any other good cichlid ideas for this tank size?