[jjdrees]

Sorry for posting so many questions but my local fish store really dont seem to know what they are talking about. I have a texas Ciclid and some sort of shark. I was wanting to get one more Cichlid of some sort. and possibly a few smaller fish. But I dont want another texas cichlid. what other cichlid can i put in there and be safe still. and what is a good smaller fish to go in that would not be in alot of danger. some info on what i have. 55gal. texas cichlid about 5". shark about 7". thanks for everyones help I really dont know who else to ask.

 

[archer772]

Well sorry to say this but both of your fish will get far to large for your 55 check out these links

Texas Cichlid, Herichthys cyanoguttatus, also known as the Rio Grande Perch or Pearl Cichlid, Previously Cichlasoma cyanoguttatus

Pangasius Catfish, Pangasius hypophthalmus, Iridescent Shark Catfish, Pangasius sutchi

 

[thatcichlidguy]

Unfortunately Archer is correct the cats going to get a couple of feet long and then some, and the Tex will top out around 10". Way big for a 55. You may want to try and return them or trade them for something smaller growing. Basicly something that tops out around 6" or so .

 

[jjdrees]

The store I got them from will give me a store credit. what would be a good cichlid to get i would like to have 2 or 3 cichlids and some small barbs or something of that size. thanks again everyone

 

[Fishboydanny1]

dwarf africans or american cichlids only get a few inches long, and many will be fine with barbs like tiger barbs.