55 Gallon in need of stocking suggestions

[FishTanksOfCO]

Right now I have a 55 gallon in the process of being set up. Dimensions are 48¼ x 12¾ x 21 (L*W*H), filtration is an Eheim 350 Classic canister filter. I'm staying freshwater with this one, so the main two criteria I'm looking at are either a sort of mini monster or a semi-aggressive/aggressive community. Any suggestions?

 

[celebrist]

Smaller old world cichlids maybe?

 

[Deadliestviper7]

A bunch of stream caught green sunfish,madtoms and a lone marbled convict with a bunch of wild caught dithers.

 

[Hendre]

The width is a little tight on that, maybe exodons would tickle your fancy?

 

[UES96]

Exodon would be a great idea. Tight schooling , active fish. have 20 or so in the 55 and it would look terrific.

 

[Deadliestviper7]

What do u have native in your area FishTanksOfCO

 

[virgil2090]

Many kinds of smaller cichlids could work as pairs or species only.i dont think mixing too many would work long term.maybe:kribensis,rams,convicts,HRP,panamesis.a few swordtails or some small schoolers

 

[FishTanksOfCO]

What do u have native in your area FishTanksOfCO

Largemouth bass, bluegill, sunfish, carp, hybrid striped bass. On a side note, thank you for all of the suggestions! I'll definitely consider them.

 

[Frank Castle]

Jewel cichlids, Rainbow cichlids, Gymnogeophagus ssp., Blue Acaras or EBAs, Port Acara and the various smaller Cichlasoma species, Dwarf Pike cichlids, Dwarf cichlids, Curviceps, Striped Goby Cichlid, Julidochromis, Gunther's Mouthbrooder, Biotodoma, Salvini, Angelfish , Etroplus, Polypterus senegalus/palmas, ropefish, Rainbow/Redtail sharks, various Corydoras and smaller catfish up to 6", .....the list of smaller fish that can go in a 55g is enormous

 

[Dagon's Progeny]

Jewel cichlids, Rainbow cichlids, Gymnogeophagus ssp., Blue Acaras or EBAs, Port Acara and the various smaller Cichlasoma species, Dwarf Pike cichlids, Dwarf cichlids, Curviceps, Striped Goby Cichlid, Julidochromis, Gunther's Mouthbrooder, Biotodoma, Salvini, Angelfish , Etroplus, Polypterus senegalus/palmas, ropefish, Rainbow/Redtail sharks, various Corydoras and smaller catfish up to 6", .....the list of smaller fish that can go in a 55g is enormous

Any non-cichlid suggestions besides the ones you mentioned here? I'm also looking to stock a 60 gallon tank. Dimensions: 12.75 in L x 48.5 in W x 25 in H