Cichlid recommendations

[CichlidKid]

Instead of the oscar, you could get multiple cockatoos they grow to about 6 inches tops, and have decent personalities. Also they are beautifully colored, and are a little more tough looking than the africans. If it's her tank she may not want the single mean osca r, though that is my personal favorite.

 

[Theo]

I would go for the frontosa's maby mixed with some clown loaches

 

[skinless]

get it ready - surprise - cycle - take her shopping.

going to get something for "her" tank would probably be more exciting for the gf. you can even wow her with your fish knowledge regarding selection and best bets.

while a very nice gesture, a prestocked tank seems kinda like a finished puzzle

 

[mcmemily]

First off- how VERY cool of you!!! That is so sweet-she will love it!
I think you should let her decide on the fish. I say get it set up and print some pics of the fish you have in mind, cut them out and stick them on the back glass so they show through. That way she can see them and decide for herself.

 

[cdf_1873]

Being new to this site i dare to suggest but must say that all the ideas sound great so while eveyone is helping out the nice guy any ideas on something to add some red to the tank i think thats what im missing?

 

[K C]

Me being the nice guy that I am, I'm setting up a 60 Gal. Cichlid tank for my girlfriend for her birthday. I was wondering if anyone had any recommendations, cause it would be sweet to put something unique and different in the tank.

Thanks ahead of time for the advice!

U may want to consider a flowerhorn, choose one with the potential of a growing a nice hump, she may find it adorable.

 

[froggyfiend]

get it ready - surprise - cycle - take her shopping.

going to get something for "her" tank would probably be more exciting for the gf. you can even wow her with your fish knowledge regarding selection and best bets.

while a very nice gesture, a prestocked tank seems kinda like a finished puzzle

I must agree with this suggestion. I think it is a wonderful idea for you to want to set up a tank for her, but I think she would have so much more fun choosing her own.

 

[dmarinko]

you should get a convict, jewel, green terror, or red devil