I have a 125g tank that had 6 Electric Blue (ahli) cichlids. I had a problem after I hired someone to clean my tank and I am down to 1 big 8" guy. I am looking to restock but everything I read suggests that the fish need to be the same size. I found one place that has 5-6 inch ahlis and 5-6 inch electric yellows. I have read that although these species technically don't get along, a lot of people have had luck.

I'm wondering if that would be ok and if so, how many should I put in of each? The six got along ok other than a few games of tag but I don't know if maybe I should put more in this time or keep it around 6 if they are going to be that big. Out of curiousity, is it ok 2 put 2" fish in with one that is as big as 8"? I thought maybe since the little ones would be faster and would have more places to hide, but they can't run forever.

Thanks!

If you haven't gotten the big ones yet you could put the small guys in first for a few weeks so they can find their hiding spots

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