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[Fishguru]

Hello, im new here and figured id say hi. I currently have 55 gallon Blood Parrot tank, and just bought another 55 Gallon to set up as an all African Cichlid tank. Any advice as to what I might need diffrent or just any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks in advance.

 

[jjdsplace]

Just like to say welocome to MFK

and which cichlids areyou looking to get

 

[Fishguru]

I like the yellow labs alot, but not too certain as to what might go well with them. I kinda want the salt water look to the tank without actually being salt water. So lots of colors and maybe some sandy substrate.

 

[Ullopincrate]

Welcome to MFK.

 

[LadyBarbara001]

Yellow labs are a great species, as they are mixable with a lot of different types of cichlids. I had them with Rusties and Aceis, and they mix well with them. A lot of different colors and mild behavior.

 

[jjdsplace]

snad with broken coral looks afective

 

[Fishguru]

Do these guys seem to like alot of current? I have an extra sump laying around that im going to use and a long air hose for water movement. Should I use a Powerhead?

 

[NUMB3RS]

i'm not sure if they would need that much of a current. Welcome to MFK!

 

[Yanbbrox]

Welcome to MFK

 

[Lupin]

Do these guys seem to like alot of current? I have an extra sump laying around that im going to use and a long air hose for water movement. Should I use a Powerhead?

Their habitat does not have one way current unlike some riverine species. They do need plenty of oxygen and surface movements to ensure oxygen is maximized.