which of these cichlid tankmate options will work? 55 Gallon

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hello, which of these cichlid tankmate options will work? (will work as in they will not kill eachother)

1. 4 male convict cichlids and 2 striped raphael catfish
2. 2 male jack dempsey and 2 striped raphael catfish
3. 1 male jack dempsey, 2 male convicts and 2 striped raphael catfish
4.1 blood parrot, 1 firemouth, 1 male convict, and 2 striped raphael catfish

BTW i have an aquatech 30-60 filter and a marineland penguin 550, thanks!
 
Out of those options, maybe #1. Or on second thought #4 might work even better, the BP would probably be dominant and keep the peace.

Anyone else have thoughts on that? How big do blood parrots get btw?
 
balton777 said:
Out of those options, maybe #1. Or on second thought #4 might work even better, the BP would probably be dominant and keep the peace.

Anyone else have thoughts on that? How big do blood parrots get btw?
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Ive recently heard there are some foot long parrots out there. I still have not seen a pic though and I am not saying they get that big but the rumors are out there.
 
I had a bp that was 9-10". Most personable fish I ever owned, and got along with everyone but a 10" pike that he headbutted until the pike had a huge bruise.
 
I've never owned a BP myself but I know a guy who had one, it was very personable and outgoing. He offered it to me when he changed to salt water but I turned it down. I'd say go with #4.
 
balton777 said:
I've never owned a BP myself but I know a guy who had one, it was very personable and outgoing. He offered it to me when he changed to salt water but I turned it down. I'd say go with #4.
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thanks, i will probably go with #4, but i was anyways wondering what would happen if 2 male jack dempseys were in a 55 gallon with 2 raphael catfish?
 
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