Cichlids for a 55g

[Cichlidgirl91]

I'm thinking about doing a cichlid tank in my 55. I'm wanting somewhat large fish, but ones that won't outgrow the tank. I really like oscars and Jack Dempseys, but they would probably outgrow my tank. And I want something kinda colorful (blood parrots?). Any other suggestions?

 

[Bderick67]

Oscars will definitrly outgrown a standard 55g, I think a dempsey would be fine though. Are you looking for a single fish or a small community?

 

[Cichlidgirl91]

Well... I don't want just one fish. I was thinking 3 or 4. Definitely not a commmunity though LOL

 

[Spiritwind]

Jewel cichlids are nice. I am pretty sure you can get a pair at least in there.

 

[Cecropia]

Rainbows would work.

 

[PoopSmart]

You might be able to do firemouths and convicts.


If you can get access to more rare species like any other Archocentrus stay small or even a female green terror would work with a community.

You could have some geophagus in there with some severums.

You could probably have severums with almost anything they are nice and docile (for a jumbo cichlid!), but can still hold their own. If you want you could do all severums and maybe put about 5 in there to keep the aggression down in case you got a mix of male and females.

There are a ton of possibilities, but it just depends on your resources (aka fish store supply), you money, and of course your personal preference.

 

[LiftBig315]

if you decide to go with convicts....careful if you get a pair. If they spawn half of that 55 will be theirs.

 

[Cichlidgirl91]

I know LOL I've had convicts before... might do them again...

 

[TrikkyMakk]

I think convicts and blood parrots would fit nicely.

 

[Cichlidgirl91]

That would be pretty cool! Convicts and blood parrots... Does anybody know where to get them for a rather inexpensive price? They're about $20 at my lfs! That's one of the only reasons I haven't tried them yet LOL