Hello, long time lurker, first time poster.
My Rough specs:
I have a 55 gallon tank (48x13x24), 2 powerheads, an undergravel filtration system, and an appropriate power filter. Plus 2 quick-learning, novice aquarists.
The Cichlids my grilfriend and I are interested in are; Electric Blue Jack Dempseys, Green Terrors, Blood Red Parrots, & firemouths.
Other fish we have contemplated adding if able: Bala Shark (minimum of 3), Redtail Shark, Gold Dojo or Clown Loach, any applicable Barb, Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster, snails, shrimp, plus she's really dying to add in a few aquatic frogs, though I'm unsure if they'd survive once the fish grow.
Here are my questions:
What would be any GLARING compatibility issues? I am aware of the semi-aggressive to aggressive nature of the cichlids, but I also know that the lobster, sharks, and barbs can be hearty and will hold their own.
With my specs and tank size, what would be the max limit of fish ONCE THEY ARE FULL GROWN. I don't want these fish to fit now, but then once they mature, be over crowded. What's a realistic number of cichlids/others so that I will not have overcrowding issues down the line? 4 cichlids? 5? Less? More?
Thank you for your time.
My Rough specs:
I have a 55 gallon tank (48x13x24), 2 powerheads, an undergravel filtration system, and an appropriate power filter. Plus 2 quick-learning, novice aquarists.
The Cichlids my grilfriend and I are interested in are; Electric Blue Jack Dempseys, Green Terrors, Blood Red Parrots, & firemouths.
Other fish we have contemplated adding if able: Bala Shark (minimum of 3), Redtail Shark, Gold Dojo or Clown Loach, any applicable Barb, Hammers Cobalt Blue Lobster, snails, shrimp, plus she's really dying to add in a few aquatic frogs, though I'm unsure if they'd survive once the fish grow.
Here are my questions:
What would be any GLARING compatibility issues? I am aware of the semi-aggressive to aggressive nature of the cichlids, but I also know that the lobster, sharks, and barbs can be hearty and will hold their own.
With my specs and tank size, what would be the max limit of fish ONCE THEY ARE FULL GROWN. I don't want these fish to fit now, but then once they mature, be over crowded. What's a realistic number of cichlids/others so that I will not have overcrowding issues down the line? 4 cichlids? 5? Less? More?
Thank you for your time.