Scored a free acrylic 40 gal! Fish suggestions?

[JESTERX626]

I came home from work just now and I found a 40 gal acrylic tank sitting outside my house on the backyard porch. Old, but can be cleaned up. It was from my dads friend and I guess its a gift from my dad. So, I'm definately going to put it to use and I really want to start having my first cichlid(s).

I know this might be hard, but by chance is there any aggressive cichlid that can live in a 40 gal for life? The tank is 36 inches long x 15 inches wide x 16 inches high.

I just really want to have my first cichlid(s), and also be mean at the same time.

thanks!

 

[JESTERX626]

So..any fish stocking suggestions? I was thinking I'd like it better to be with one cichlid with the tank all for himself.

 

[Ewalk]

How about convict or firemouth? Neither get that big and you could have them in the 40 gallon. You might be able to have a pair of either. Although, if male and female you will have a bunch of fry to deal with. You could prolly do a electric blue jack dempsey. That would look really nice. I am not sure if a regular jack dempsey or green terror could live in a 40 gallon, but I am sure others will give more suggestions.

 

[gomezladdams]

Mbuna tank!
lol I always say that

 

[JESTERX626]

Wow im really diggin' the looks and the reviews of Grammodes'. For my 40 gal tank is one male gramm the max? Or do you guys think I can pull off having a female in there as well?