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To me, that seems bit small for 2 adult Amphilophus,
If already grown, what size tank were they previously in?
In many cases the former size of tank they were in, influences the way they will react to each other in the space later.
but....in the end, no matter what,
the fish will let you know if its adequate.
If they perceive it as not enough, one will kill the other
As an example
I had a pair of Nosferatu bartoni in a 6 ft tank, where they lived peaceably and spawned at least 3 times.
I then gave them to another aquarium club member ( they were small, only @ 4".
He put them in a 4 ft (110cm tank).
The next morning the female was dead.
If already grown, what size tank were they previously in?
In many cases the former size of tank they were in, influences the way they will react to each other in the space later.
but....in the end, no matter what,
the fish will let you know if its adequate.
If they perceive it as not enough, one will kill the other
As an example
I had a pair of Nosferatu bartoni in a 6 ft tank, where they lived peaceably and spawned at least 3 times.
I then gave them to another aquarium club member ( they were small, only @ 4".
He put them in a 4 ft (110cm tank).
The next morning the female was dead.
Definitely not. I had a pair of juvenile Midas in my 6ft long, 125gal tank briefly. They were about 6-7" in size at the time, so about half grown. They had a spawn within the first month of moving them into that tank, and a month after the spawn he beat the snot out of her and I had to remove her. No way your tank is large enough for a pair. Either stick with one Midas if you're dead set on that species, or if you're dead set on a breeding pair pick a different (smaller!) species.
Ye bro. I dont think ill put Salvini. I will decide between Cuban or Nicaragua!Both are beautiful fish and much more appropriate for your tank
I think the other options you list would be more appropriate for a 110 gallon, cuban or nicaraguan would be OK but keep in mind even they can be aggressive to each other, whether its a 55 gallon or 200 gallon, it's just more likely to work out in a larger tank. I would make sure to have spaces the female can escape the male, this is easier to accomplish if there is a good size difference between the fish. A flower pot with a hole only the female can fit in, for example. Worst case you could use a lighting diffuser divider, and the fish will often spawn right thru it without female getting injured. Good luck!
Thanks for the advice. I'll keep all of that in mind. I have experience with Central American cichlids, so I think I can handle it.