Hi, I am new to this forum and kinda new to the fish world. I have two 55 gallon fish tanks one of them is just a freshwater community tank. I would like the other to be a cichlid take but not quit sure how to go about making it one I like Jack Dempseys but I hear that they get big and can get mean so I guess I need to go with african cichlids but I am not sure which ones I can mix togeather I would love it if anyone can give me a little help!
help with stocking a 55gallon!
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Welcome to MFK. You're gonna love this place. I own both a JD and an African tank. If you want to make it a single specimen tank you'd be hard pressed to find a spunkier, more beautiful fish than a JD. I absolutely love mine. On the other hand, a Malawai community tank is hard to beat. You can't go wrong either way. Have fun!
Expert? No, but I DID stay at a Holliday Inn last night. 
Actually, I've had many conversations about mixing JD's with Africans. The bottom line is they require totally different water parameters, and it isn't advisable. BUT it can be done. I wouldn't recommend it. 9" is still 3" bigger than a lot of the more readily available Africans max out at.
Actually, I've had many conversations about mixing JD's with Africans. The bottom line is they require totally different water parameters, and it isn't advisable. BUT it can be done. I wouldn't recommend it. 9" is still 3" bigger than a lot of the more readily available Africans max out at.