55g stocking

[GTbEaSt]

How many Mbuna cichlids can go into a 55g tank?
and also...Will a AquaClear 70 be enough filtration

 

[iamzrad]

I'd say 5-7 at most.
AC 70...lol, need more filtration

 

[meanbestorque]

I feel the ac70 would be okay if you only plan on keeping 5 or less mbuna. The most I would stuff in a 55 would be 10, but you might want to add on another ac70.

 

[GTbEaSt]

how many yellow labs and acei can i fit in the tank?

 

[Blue2Fyre]

I have 15 in my 55 gallon but it is heavily filtered with a strict water change schedule. I have heard of people keeping up to 20 individuals in that size tank.

 

[kevin007]

I have 7 yellow labs, 6 aceis and 5 rusties in my 55, everything is great.

I recommend a Eheim 2217 if you plan to do that.

 

[lee1]

On mbunas to keep the agrressiveness down the more the merrier(I have 70 fish in a 100 gallon) have adaquate filtration and weekly water changes and you should be ok .If you only keep for example 5 kenyi in a 55 you will soon have 1 big pretty yellow fish.

 

[Pittbull]

As many as you can more the better with Mbuna over filtrate and weekly 40 to 50% water changes..

 

[JoeBel]

I have 14 mbunas in my 55g, running two AC 70's and do a weekly water change, haven't had any issues. It's all about good filtration, proper maintenence, & research before stocking.

 

[bobgobucks]

LOL! having read this forum, I would say the accepted method is stock the tank then ask if the fish will get along okay!
Research before stocking is both prudent and highly recommended tho, so you are going about this well. It is good to buck a trend!