Cichlid free is my way to be, amazing fish.Thanks for the replys all.
I added a group of metynnis lippincotianus. So far it's working well enough.
They seem to ignore each other for the most part.
I think I am going to break a 30 year habit and not add any cichlids to this tank.
The ray came with a hujeta gar
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He is really chilled out and never bothers anything.i think I will just stay with him and the spotted dollars for now.
It's nice to have a peaceful tank for a change,without territorial cichlids.
I think I have found a new passion now.
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On a side note those wild caught pelvachromis an importer has look so tempting