How Many African Cichlids can 125 gallon tank hold.
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I personally wouldn't mix them with american cichlids and they might become food for the oscar depending on how big or small it and they are.
Depends on how good of filtration you have, I've seen over 30 africans in a 125g...I keep my africans with a jack dempsey and theres no problems at all 
"africans" is a very broad term. there are thousands of different species, each with its own requirements and temperament. i suggest you figure out what type you like and do some research into what their specific requirements may entail. you want all your fish to be happy. most people who mix tend to have problems because cichlids especially africans are so finicky. 
No offense, but try not to listen to most people who work at Petco... there's not a lot of good, knowledgeable people who work there. I would visit some African Cichlid specific forums and try to learn as much as you can by reading through sticky posts. African Cichlids in Their Natural Habitats is a good book to get a lot of information as well.
dont listen to the guy with the temporary job at pet co. his job is to sell you fish. id like to see him fit 50 frontosa in a 125 or 50 predatory haps...wait no i wouldnt.
if you wish to learn about africans you can search this forum or try http://www.cichlid-forum.com/ for starters.
also feel free to ask any questions you may have on here, their are alot of very experienced african keepers on this forum.
once you find out what type a cichlid your into there may be specialized forums i can direct you to.
the amount of fish you can keep in that tank will be determined by what type of fish you plan to stock it with.
if you wish to learn about africans you can search this forum or try http://www.cichlid-forum.com/ for starters.
also feel free to ask any questions you may have on here, their are alot of very experienced african keepers on this forum.
once you find out what type a cichlid your into there may be specialized forums i can direct you to.
the amount of fish you can keep in that tank will be determined by what type of fish you plan to stock it with.
If you're talking about Mbuna then 50 would be possible, but not with the oscar and JD in with them. Mbuna are very aggressive so it is a common practice to overstock to disperse the aggression so nobody gets singled out. If you are going to attempt to do this then you must have many different caves and hiding spots. That way everyone can have their own territory to defend. Excessive filtration and large water changes are also needed to handle the bio load. For example, my 110 has approx 30-35 mbuna and 5 clown loaches. For filtration I use a fluval 405, sunsun 304, and a magnum 350, as well as performing weekly 75% water changes.