Starting a Cichlid tank soon, need advice!

[67chevelle]

I'd leave the tetras out,the JD will more than likely eat them.The Sev may too.
I would get a canister filter.Lots of different brands to choose from.Get one that will turn over the water 6 to 8 times an hour.
Marineland visi therm stealth heaters work well,and have a lifetime guarantee.
If you are not going to have live plants,and I wouldn't with the larger cichlids,any 48'' lighting fixture will work fine.

 

[Artemis17]

The JD doesn't fit the bill as a community fish...even with more robust species. I'd nix that one from the list.

Is there another mid-size peaceful Cichlid I could add in its place? or what about 2-3 Kuhli Loach's they seem pretty cool, and good for community tanks.

 

[67chevelle]

With the fish you have mentioned throughout this thread,I would get a single GT,and a single JD.It seems like the larger cichlids peak your interest.They both have lots of color,and lots of personality.They will beg to be feed,and great you at the front of the tank.If you get a 75 gallon,this is all I would put in it.
If you get a larger tank,meaning longer than 4',then you could consider adding some barbs and loaches.
75 gallons is really only big enough for the larger cichlids you mentioned,unless you get Sevs.They are more peaceful,and will tolerate smaller fish much better than the Oscar,GT,and JD in a 75 gallon tank.

EDIT: Angel fish would work with a sev,barbs,loaches,and tetra.Putting all of those in a 75 is a bit much though.

 

[Artemis17]

I'd rather have 1 big/medium fish like the Sev and a bunch of small/medium fish with it, then just one or 2 larger Cichlids.

 

[jpappy789]

Than stick close to the stocking you had below:

Serverum x1 maybe 2
Bristlenose Pelco x2
Tiger Barb x8
Congo Tetra x7
Yo-Yo Loach x6

 

[Artemis17]

Than stick close to the stocking you had below:

What about a Kuhli Loach or 2, they are supposed to be good in community's, or would that be overstocking it?

 

[67chevelle]

Than stick close to the stocking you had below:

:iagree:
Have you looked at Rotkeil Severums? Awesome looking fish.

 

[Artemis17]

OH! One more question, would it be ok to add a few snails or shrimp in there, or would somebody eat them?

 

[jpappy789]

What about a Kuhli Loach or 2, they are supposed to be good in community's, or would that be overstocking it?

Likely to be harassed by the yoyos...they can be pesky. They are great community fish though but also should be in groups.

OH! One more question, would it be ok to add a few snails or shrimp in there, or would somebody eat them?

they would be part of the yoyos diet for sure

 

[Artemis17]

Ok im just going to stick with the above list then, its not to much for my size tank right? I should begin cycling in 2-3 weeks or so. After that im going to buy the fish . Should I buy them all at once or only a few at a time? Would the older ones harass the newly added fish?