With a 6ft 125 gallon, I’m curious what the largest Cichlid pair I could put in there permanently?
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Oscar is the first thought that comes to mind. Not sure if it’s large enough to do an amph pair without aggression.
I would say most cichlids that max out around 12" would be fine, though you may have to divide some of the rougher species. I wouldn't try the bigger tankbusters like dovii, umbee.
I agree with this, an adult pair of 12" cichlids about all that size tank is equip tp handle.
And for some of the more naturally aggressive types, it might be too small for 10" species.
Smaller parachromis
Oscars for a few years
Chocolate cichlid
Amphs
Some vieja or related species
Beani
Gt
Festae for a few years
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These come to mind.
You may want to keep a divider handy just in case.
If not a show tank. Install a divider with holes big enough just for the female to pass through.
Oscars for a few years
Chocolate cichlid
Amphs
Some vieja or related species
Beani
Gt
Festae for a few years
Texas
These come to mind.
You may want to keep a divider handy just in case.
If not a show tank. Install a divider with holes big enough just for the female to pass through.
im still working on getting a 125 gallon but i would probably try keeping some piranhas or a colorful cichlid like a mix of ram cichlids
there are all different types of fish and cichlids you can keep in a 125 gallon
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Threadfin Acara (Acarichthys heckelii)
A stunning and unique relative of the eartheaters, the Threadfin Acara or Heckelii Cichlid is widespread throughout the Amazon and its tributaries in South America, where it inhabits shallow, sandy stretches of warm, acidic, slow-moving water. They are named for the remarkable filament-like fin...
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Plenty of cool options. Piranhas come to mind first (my favorite).
Also good is a mix of cichlids: chocolate, severum, festivum. Or angels or discus.
Lots of the small guys like tetras and cories too.
Silver dollars are a good fish as well.
And leporinus, cats, and oscars.
Edit: forgot which thread I was on. Still cool options for a 125 but not what you were looking for.
Also good is a mix of cichlids: chocolate, severum, festivum. Or angels or discus.
Lots of the small guys like tetras and cories too.
Silver dollars are a good fish as well.
And leporinus, cats, and oscars.
Edit: forgot which thread I was on. Still cool options for a 125 but not what you were looking for.
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Black Widow Frontosa (Cyphotilapia frontosa ’black widow’)
One of the most iconic and recognizable Rift Lake Cichlids, the Frontosa is a striking fish originating from the waters of Lake Tanganyika
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Neon Green Silver Dollar (Myleus sp. 'green')
This rare and recently discovered species of Silver Dollar originates in the upper Rio Nanay in Peru. Juvenile fish display an intense, unmistakable iridescent green coloration throughout their entire body. As they grow, this color fades slightly but adult fish retain a distinctive green hue...
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