Smallest recommended tank size for different African cichlids

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So I may not have room for a 75 gallon tank after all unfortunately. I may have to go with something smaller like a 55. Is that too small for mbuna, peacocks, or Lake Victoria cichlids? I'm interested in all male setups potentially.

 

[danotaylor]

55's & 75's are the same length and only 5" in width difference...

A 55 is too small for peacocks long term. They grow to 7"+ as adults. A group of mbuna could work, maybe 8-10 fish. I have never kept LV fishes so I cannot advise regarding those guys

 

[DJRansome]

I would not do all-male in a 55G. 75G is the minimum IME.

 

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55's & 75's are the same length and only 5" in width difference...

A 55 is too small for peacocks long term. They grow to 7"+ as adults. A group of mbuna could work, maybe 8-10 fish. I have never kept LV fishes so I cannot advise regarding those guys

I had a feeling it was too small for peacocks.

I would not do all-male in a 55G. 75G is the minimum IME.

What about all female mbunas? Many are the same colors as males.

 

[DJRansome]

Mbuna, even females, are more aggressive than even peacocks and haps. Why do all-female when you can have a 55Gwith 3m:12f Chindongo saulosi? Just add a group of 5 Synodontis multipunctatus for fry control?

(3m:12f in a 55G is for saulosi only. They are unniquely small and peaceful for mbuna.)