55 stocking

[Nate Dogg]

ok i have a 55 i want to stock.
The tank will be up for sale (in the future) so the fish will need to be easy to keep (if a newbie) buys it. The tank consists of 50lb of play sand, some decor and Marineland H.O.T. Magnum 250 Canister Filter, heater and stock lights.

I am think about getting 4 jewel cichlids while the pet store near me still has them on sale (buy 1 at 2.49 2nd for .01). I can work around this or go a different route. The only qualifications is/are that the fish are cheap and easy to take care of and easy to sell.

 

[CaRONG]

If you want easy you could go for livebearers such guppies, platies or mollies or you could go for a Convict Cichlid. I'm not sure about keeping jewel cichlids, i don't have any experience with them.

 

[Nate Dogg]

convicts maybe but i want something that will get a little size to it but still be good for a beginner

 

[CaRONG]

Size + Beginner Friendly = Maybe a Flowerhorn because they look pretty good, get big and easy to care for.
Convicts get up to 6" so I think thats alright. Maybe a black ghost knife fish? I had one before and it was easy to care for and get from 16-20".