Need Advice first true cichlid tank

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Well,when I first had my 55 gallon set up,I had the Oscar,Jack Dempsey,Severum,Green Terror in the set up,but less than a year later,I upgraded to a 125 gallon tank,where I am able to have more options for stocking fishes.So I don't see why you can't have a JD included,they all grow slow,except you may expect your JD to outgrow them quicker.
 
This would work out then so how about add a firemouth at an 1 inch bigger than convict and convict 1 inch bigger than jack or would it be better to put all in at same time at same size
 
josh75;5087264; said:
This would work out then so how about add a firemouth at an 1 inch bigger than convict and convict 1 inch bigger than jack or would it be better to put all in at same time at same size
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u could do 1 firemouth 1 female salvini 1 convict and they be fine.
 
I do have a female Salvini,very colorful fish,its like she always waiting for me to put into the tank a new decoration of some sort like a driftwood.If you want something that really stands out,go with a Electric Blue Jack Dempsey,I currently have one that is 1 inches now in a temporary 10 gallon tank to himself.
 
burzumaske20;5087322; said:
I do have a female Salvini,very colorful fish,its like she always waiting for me to put into the tank a new decoration of some sort like a driftwood.If you want something that really stands out,go with a Electric Blue Jack Dempsey,I currently have one that is 1 inches now in a temporary 10 gallon tank to himself.
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there not easy to keep and they can get parasites very easily..
 
Yes. But keep in mind a male Jack Dempsey will eventually reach 10" or more, it is not a small sized cichlid like convicts and firemouths.
 
cacichlids;5087421; said:
Yes. But keep in mind a male Jack Dempsey will eventually reach 10" or more, it is not a small sized cichlid like convicts and firemouths.
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I agree
 
I'd say get a few Texas, Salvinis could add some nice color & can hold it's own with the Texas. Cons & FM's could work too.
Some smaller catfish to work as your cleanup crew.
It really depends on what type of fish your after.


What's with 2 threads regarding the same subject?
http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?t=412394
 
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