tank suggestions for crenicichla lugubris Orinoco

[Garrett.turbo]

Here is a 75 gallon tank with compressiceps. I started with 5 and they whittled down to 3. I may have been able to keep more if j had more rock work and wood to create more territories. They really need a longer and larger tank to keep a group of 5 or 6.

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Thank you for all the info! I was just thinking about only getting one if my tank is to small for two Ill have to think about good thing is I have plenty of time since I don't even have water in my tank yet lol

 

[Garrett.turbo]

Personally I am a big fan of keeping fish with others from that region, not only do they share the same water requirements but they also understand each others behavior and what not, have you thought about trying a slender African cichlid instead like Julidochromis or something? I know its not the same, but might work easier.

I've never heard of the Julidochromis so I just googled them and they're quite exquisite also, I could definitely go with these guys, with the resemblance to the pike and they don't get to big!