Suggestions for 120G

[jamthoyoung]

Hi

I currently have a rocked 5' long 120G with black gravel. Current occupants are:

12 Yellow labs
5 PeacocksThey are all around 1" to 1.5". I am thinking of getting some of the following (not necessarily all):

Iodotropheus sprengerae (http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/i_sprengerae.php)
Melanochromis Johanni mbuna Electric Blue (http://www.timstropicals.com/Inventory/African/JohanniInfo.asp)
Copadichromis (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Copadichromis)
Pseudotropheus polit (http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/p_polit.php)
Upsidedown Catfish (Synodontis nigriventris) (http://www.aquariumlife.net/profiles/african-catfish/upsidedown-catfish/100059.asp)
Cobalt Blue Zebra Cichlid Metriaclima callainos (http://www.timstropicals.com/Inventory/African/CobaltBlueInfo.asp)Does anyone have suggestions/alternatives?

[ddyerfamily]

:dance2: The greatest fun in having a tank is building the scenery.
Surf the web for pics of other.....maybe pro builder's tanks for Ideas.
Happy hunting.

[Coler]

I really like the rusty cichlids; generally not so aggressive and very nice colours if you can get good ones.

For a catfish how about synodontis multipunctatus; naturally occurring in lake malawi ?

For some blue colour, maybe somebody more experienced could offer an opinion on Pseudotropheus Socolofi ? I think, but do not know, that they may be less aggressive than the blues you have selected above.

Of course with your size tank, you have far more flexibility, subject to male/female ratios.

Post pics !

[jamthoyoung]

I ended up getting some giant danio's and cobalt blues. Click here (http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1905tp7.jpg)
http://img516.imageshack.us/my.php?image=pict1905tp7.jpg

[mostlycichlids]

You should get at least 2-3 more Metriaclima callainos and 3 more dianos.

[jamthoyoung]

Do I need more? I though a male and 2 to 3 females were enough. (Although I have to say I am tempted. :) )

[mostlycichlids]

You need one male to at LEAST 3 females i would go 4-5 females personally. As far as the dianos they do better in groups of six or more.