Best cichlid fit for a 55gal?

ELewandowski · 04-11-2009, 02:58 PM

I am about to start cycling another 55gal tank i just picked up. I am currently building the stand for it now, so i have some time to research some different fish for it and different setups. what cichlids will enjoy a 55gal tank. I want a pair of Jack Demseys, but im not sure if 55gal is big enough for a pair. I am open to suggestions. thanks

petlover516 · 04-11-2009, 06:27 PM

i kept 1 in a 15gal for 8 years so im pretty sure u can keep a male/female pair in a 55.

ELewandowski · 04-11-2009, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by petlover516

i kept 1 in a 15gal for 8 years so im pretty sure u can keep a male/female pair in a 55.

i was under the impression that the males get quite large and a pair is more suitable for a 75gal.

HAUNTINGURCOMA · 04-21-2009, 06:06 PM

bigger is always better for jds but ive kept a breding pair in a 50 gal corner tank by them selves with no prob. you could do a small group of firemouths 4-6 or salvinis in a 55

ELewandowski · 04-21-2009, 06:13 PM

ok thanks. I have a nice Jack dempsey i just picked up that is going to go in there. He is currently in another 55gal waiting for his own tank. Actually i think its a female, but its about 6.5" so far. Beautiful fish. Got it a 5" 4 striped Pictus catfish to clean up its mess.

Fishboydanny1 · 04-21-2009, 06:28 PM

If you ever do decide to get salvini, get wild caught ones. the non-native ones here in south florida are absolutely gorgeous!

cichlidhead · 04-21-2009, 09:37 PM

A couple idea's.
Eartheaters, Geophagus Brasiliensis, Jurupari?
Aequidens family? Gold Saum's and Green Terror's? ;)
Had a Gold Saum...nice!

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