Just picked up 9 of these guys ranging in size from 2" to 3 1/2". First time keeping them and its been about a long time since I have kept any Central American Cichlids. I have them currently in a 75 gallon. Any suggestions on tank decor? I will be feeding them that Grand Sumo Red food and earthworms. Can I keep a group of Cuban Cichlids with them?
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Typical caves, drift wood, and other hiding places.at that size the hide alot and they grow REALLY REALLY slowly
9 grammodes should easily out grow that tank. I think two can be kept in that size. So if you find you want to let one go gimme a ring 
as other's said, id give a cave each and maybe a couple more, u can keep a breeding pair in a 55g minimum. you will find they are very aggro aswell if you didnt know, some people call them "mini-dovii". are you going for a pair, i take it u r since tho u bought 9, im buying 5 to go in my 55G grow out and then eventually going to keep a pair in there.
Yes, going for a pair. I appreciate the input. I am aware that they are aggresive. A friend of mine that works at the LFS told me to take them home and breed them. He said that they get nice color. I'm currently feeding them Grand Sumo Red. Are they difficult to find?
i had 3 4" (1m 2f) in a 55 gallon. i got a pair out of it but i lost a female. good luck they are awsome.