African Cichlids and a barracuda?

[Danabobana]

I have a 55gal that I was thinking of making an African cichlid tank. Can I put a barracuda in too. If so, what cichlids should I get? I am new to this so any suggestions?

 

[Danabobana]

any suggestions?

 

[hybridtheoryd16]

Dont know much about africans but for SA's.
rams
acara's
discus
angels
All work most of the time.

A cuda tank is best set up with the cuda's being the main fish and all others are to support its eco system.

Like a few nice cuda, then some large tetra's in a school for dithers and then a small school of cory cats for the clean up crew. Thats a proven set up to keep cuda less streesed and flighty.And in turn raise there over all health a bit.

 

[Otherone]

IMO - not a great idea. African Cichlids can be nasty lil' buggers with tons of lil' teeth and an attitude that is truely relentless - too much stress for a Cuda to with stand.
Also they have 2 completely different dietery requirements. S/A - C/A cichlids would be the way to go - Long tank 5'-8', overfiltration, current, and aquire all fish as juvies with the cudas being twice as long as the cich's. Thats I'm doing it.

 

[cudamaster13]

maybe some kelberi peacock bass or some earth eaters payaras,silverdollars,catfishes are also good cuda tankmates i have a setup with all but the payaras and pbass but ill be getting some tats soon

 

[Danabobana]

Thanks everyone for the information. I really appreciate it.

 

[Danabobana]

Can anyone give me some suggestions on which African Cichlids are good together?

 

[eagle100]

all african cichlids are compatable together as lond as u have the space and thay r around the same size

 

[CornBread]

Dont know never have tried that setup