stocking advice: 4ft tank

[andrej351]

Hi everyone,

I was hoping to get some opinions on how appropriate this tank size is for my current fish and what else i might have room for in the way of central and south americans.

The tank is 48in x 24in x 18in - 90 US Gal, 340 Litres

Housing 1 Oscar, 1 Blue Acara.

I'd really like to get some new takmates but im unsure as to whether to go for something smaller (convicts, firemouths), if i have room for another Oscar-sized fish or if i've got room for anything at all as both fish are still less than half their adult sizes n its hard to visualise them fully grown.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

if you must go with something small like firemouth, I'd stay away from any other large fish

 

[bigriver]

maybe a severum or 2 male convicts I try firemouths sometimes,but all mine end up to shy and hide alot. convicts are tough and will stand up to any fish nonsense.

 

[Dmaan.]

i'd probably go with another acara and a firemouth.
need the filtration and water changes though.

 

[andrej351]

Cheers for the replies,

yeh i think a convict'd be good, they look awesome and ive heard they're tough for their size. I have a friend with a bulky 8 inch oscar that gets harrassed by his 3 inch con!!

I also really like firemouths but im worried how one would hold up sharing space with an oscar and other fish its size. I read somwhere they dont deal with stress too well.

I think ill keep looking around for other smaller CA n SA cichlids. Please post suggestions if you feel like it, any tips are greatly appreciated.