Stocking advice

[ehh]

ill also agree that jack dempseys can be kind of shy.

i agree with pops that a smaller cichlid is more suitable.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

I would not put anything that grows more than six inch in a 55;
1 fish that can hardly move is not just wrong but also very boring.
A pair of smaller cichlids with some suitable dithers would be much more interesting long term.

 

[Rodders02]

Maybe a Cuban? Istlanum or Texas?

 

[Catman123]

Thanks again for your replies guys. I'll have to think about it and first go and see what my LFS has in stock

 

[Tyler_Wentworth_150]

I think firemouth is a great choice for the tank size. Get a bigger tank if you want any of the really awesome wet pets. I love Oscars and parachromis (jag, rtm, dovii) but my favorite is amphilophus, red devil, midas etc...

 

[Stanzzzz7]

You can't go wrong with thorichthys. They still have lots of character and a fully grown male is beautiful. Plus your tank is big enough for them.

 

[convict360]

I also really recommend a firemouth, if you have the patience to grow one out; you'll be rewarded with a cichlid that shows plenty of personality, outrageous colours, and isn't likely to bother your other fish.

 

[Catman123]

I used to have a firemouth years ago. He was pretty peaceful. Didn't grow much at all though. Still a nice fish. It's a good option. Im thinking of maybe a severum as a good choice too

 

[Tyler_Wentworth_150]

I used to have a firemouth years ago. He was pretty peaceful. Didn't grow much at all though. Still a nice fish. It's a good option. Im thinking of maybe a severum as a good choice too

Severums can grow quite large, too big for a 55 imo. However they won't overwhelm the bioload on the tank as they aren't huge waste producers.