55 gallon firemouths

[Wochoa3]

Hello,
If i wanted to have a 55 gallon tank with about 3-5 firemouth cichlids and some schooling fish would a marineland 400 be fine for that?

 

[doomiedee]

I would only do a breeding pair in a 55. Anything more then that will be pushing it


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[Wochoa3]

I would only do a breeding pair in a 55. Anything more then that will be pushing it


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if i had two breeding pairs would that be ok or is that a big no?

 

[doomiedee]

if i had two breeding pairs would that be ok or is that a big no?

I've read about other people doing it successfully but I personally won't. When they breed the other pair will likely beaten unless you pull the fry early


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[Wochoa3]

alright thanks

 

[Mr.Manaconda]

If you plan out your aquascape with areas that the pairs can claim and be out of view of the others, you may be able to pull it off. Unless your breeders are exceptionally aggressive, they should be satisfied with chasing the intruders out of view. Stacked driftwood, tall plants, rock work etc.

 

[Pomatomus]

I think starting with 3-5 is a good idea and then when you get a pair you can decide whether they'll tolerate tankmates

 

[Skurj]

Anyone going to answer the question the op asked lol?

I've never used the marineland filters myself, but run fluval 405's on a fairly heavily stocked African rift lake tank no issues, and a 46g with a pair of Thoricthys Ellioti and 15 tetras and barbs no problem.

 

[Wochoa3]

If you plan out your aquascape with areas that the pairs can claim and be out of view of the others, you may be able to pull it off. Unless your breeders are exceptionally aggressive, they should be satisfied with chasing the intruders out of view. Stacked driftwood, tall plants, rock work etc.

I think thats what i will probably do

 

[importracer]

Two AC70's and an internal filter.............One breeding pair after pair is seen courting each other................