150 gallon NW cichlid compatibility

[Loves severums]

I had heard that due to the similarities in the green terror and blue acara that there were some aggression issues. So I don't mind leaving it out. I had also seen that the salvini can be agressive but will everything planned for this tank be able to hold its own? Also would the best method of introduction be to add all the fish as close to at the time as possible when they are young. Thanks again for your help guys.

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[Brian_Indiana]

Yes, adding them about the same time while all are small is the best bet

 

[fast_freddy]

As I may have to travel is it a problem if they aren't added on the same day? Like if I got 2 or 3 the 1st day and then in a couple of days I bought 2 or 3 more would that be a problem? Also what are peoples thought on the current level of stocking. They are quite large species but so far there are only five. Room for more? Any other species people recommend? Sorry about all the questions but I want to get this right.

 

[Amphilophus88]

That's what I did as well. Adding juveniles usually isn't that hard, problems arise when you try to add a 12 inch cichlid in a tank that is dominated by another 12 inch cichlid.

I'd say you are fully stocked, I have 7 cichlids in a 190 so that's about the same I guess.

Maybe you could add 2 or 3 male convicts, those are a lot of fun.

 

[fast_freddy]

I thought it would be ok but I just wanted to make sure. I think I will stop with my stocking plans at the moment. Better to be understocked than pushing it. Thank you so much for your help. I still have a couple of weeks left of my fishless cycle to go but once it's all up and running I'll be sure to post a progress report and a few pictures. Thanks again guys.