I have about a 4 month ol EBJD and I"m going to put her by herself in a 46 gallon bowfront. I'm wondering what other cichlids that are smaller would be compatable. What I was thinking was perhaps a couple angelfish or even a leopard leaf fish. Thanks for advice.
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I wouldn't put any other cichlids in with her in a 46 gal. Throw some active dithers in and keep her top dog in the tank.
I have 5 cories and a BN pelco in a 40 with my 4" male...Agree with acsfoolmike as keeping the ebjd as top dog. since almost any cichlid will own them...although some rams might do. IMO, fish that stays at the bottom are better than the one that stays on top (ie danios, hatchetfish, etc) hope this help 
I know there is chance she may be a he but that was an opinion of a couple people but not for certain. Here is a link for some pics I took a few days ago.
http://www.pbtechguy.com/mando.htm
http://www.pbtechguy.com/mando.htm
The thing is, I really wouldn't put any fish of substantial size in, regardless of temperment, because of the tank size. I have an EBJD in a 30 gal right now but it's only temporary and he/she is alone in there. For the record, mine has a great temperment and is very active and sociable when I come around the tank, so leaving yours alone in there is another option I think you should consider, as these fish make for a great centerpiece anyway.
I was thinking of smaller cichlids and make it a planted tank. perhaps add the 2 Bolivian rams that are with him now in a 25g, along with the 1 angelfish. plus a few dithers such as black neons or serpae tetras. Curently the EBJD is in a 25g with 1 small / med angelfish and 2 bolivian rams plus a couple of black neons. My original plans is to move all from the 25 to the 46. Its pretty heavily planted.
