stock my 55g for me!

[GTbEaSt]

I am having a hard time trying to come up with a new setup for this new 55g tank I have.......I am thinking should I setup a Cichlid community tank or should I just have one big cichlid like a Midas or Red Devil...
So this is what i am gonna do........I am asking you guys to suggest my stocking for me....I really like to have a Midas but I would also like to have a community tank...I know i cant mix both but what would look cooler??

 

[le patron]

i would personally prefer a community as it brings more life to the tank IMO

 

[CapitalGT]

I am having a hard time trying to come up with a new setup for this new 55g tank I have.......I am thinking should I setup a Cichlid community tank or should I just have one big cichlid like a Midas or Red Devil...
So this is what i am gonna do........I am asking you guys to suggest my stocking for me....I really like to have a Midas but I would also like to have a community tank...I know i cant mix both but what would look cooler??

This site might help you out.

http://sayersweb.com/aquariums/180-gallon-aquarium.html

 

[Pyramid_Party]

Community is better, 1 fish is boring. Also, a 55 gal isnt suitable for a midas or RD, its too small.


I suggest going with a few smaller/meduim sized peaceful cichlids.

 

[GTbEaSt]

well what kind of fish would you suggest for a 55g....I already have a convict, blue acara, and a jewel cichlid in there....anyother cichlid i could add? and maybe some tetras or tiger barbs?

 

[Pyramid_Party]

You got the right idea. You could add something like what you already have. Rainbow cichlid, another acara, firemouth, sajica etc

A little school of tetras or barbs wouldnt hurt either. But just remember that theres always a chance barbs/tetras could be killed or eaten if one of the cichlids catch them.

 

[skateatburners]

get a school of exodens ( spelling )

 

[professa19]

yeah man sometimes having one huge fish in a tank can get boring..id say a community cichlid tank

 

[themaxskate]

big ones