R RedtailBarracuda Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 8, 2007 137 0 0 orland park Oct 21, 2007 #1 About how many African cichlids could I fit in a 55 gallon I know they range in size but just for an estimate thanks
About how many African cichlids could I fit in a 55 gallon I know they range in size but just for an estimate thanks
D Dreamsofpeace54 Jack Dempsey MFK Member Apr 13, 2007 1,842 2 36 Maryland Oct 21, 2007 #2 it all depends on your filtration/tank style/type of african you want to keep. most of the ones u will find are mbuna and for a 55 id say 10-14 is good, but again this will depend on your filtration
it all depends on your filtration/tank style/type of african you want to keep. most of the ones u will find are mbuna and for a 55 id say 10-14 is good, but again this will depend on your filtration
R RedtailBarracuda Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 8, 2007 137 0 0 orland park Oct 21, 2007 #3 i have ehiem canister rated for 80 gallons and a Top fin hang over filter (60 gallons) that came with the tank
i have ehiem canister rated for 80 gallons and a Top fin hang over filter (60 gallons) that came with the tank
D Dreamsofpeace54 Jack Dempsey MFK Member Apr 13, 2007 1,842 2 36 Maryland Oct 21, 2007 #4 ok do a bit more research on the fish u want. I have mixed different types but it is normally not recommended.
ok do a bit more research on the fish u want. I have mixed different types but it is normally not recommended.
R RedtailBarracuda Feeder Fish MFK Member Oct 8, 2007 137 0 0 orland park Oct 21, 2007 #6 thinking of Malawian cichlids thanks for the help
T tarheels910 Feeder Fish MFK Member Apr 1, 2007 383 0 0 Concord, NC Oct 22, 2007 #7 Most Haps get huge. Mbuna are the ones that stay around 4 inches. Peacocks dont get very big, but I dont suggest putting them with Mbuna. I suggest about 15 mbuna in a 55 gallon. Make sure to have lots of rocks.
Most Haps get huge. Mbuna are the ones that stay around 4 inches. Peacocks dont get very big, but I dont suggest putting them with Mbuna. I suggest about 15 mbuna in a 55 gallon. Make sure to have lots of rocks.