Sevs in a 55?

[HiImSean]

a standard 55g is 48x12x18. your thinking of a 75/90g footprint cichlid

 

[cichlid2006]

i wasnt far off.

 

[quintas14]

So the fish can turn around and swim up and down a little, but that's it. I still don't think it's enough to be fare on the fish. It's about the fish being happy and not just content, and not just about the viewing pleasure of the owner. Just my opinion though.