Stocking question

[catt410]

I have a few questions.

I am just setting up a 55 gl tank. Is this to small to do cichlids?

My other option is I have a 135 gl community tank that I might be able to transplant to the 55 gl. The only problem with that is with the 55 gl tank came 2 clown loachs and 1 pleco that are way to big for the 55 gl so I put them in the 135 gl but the stock I have in the 135 gl would fit fine 6 rainbows, 8 corycats and 7 teteras.

I also have a 20 gl thank just has 1 beta.......

 

[nmrsco]

what kind of cichlids do you want?

 

[Kettemoor]

55g is the minimum recommended for any cichlid setup. If you want oscars you could have 1, some would say two but you will need to move once they get too big. 55g is great for smaller african cichlids, like mbuna which are very colorful. You could also go with discus as long as you change water more frequently or even other smaller new world cichlids. Its all up to you but just find out which type you want then decide how many from there.

 

[catt410]

I want something very colorful. I don't care if they are big or small.

 

[Lupin]

Stick with apistogrammas for tropical community tanks.

 

[Mgamer20o0]

55g is the minimum recommended for any cichlid setup.

lol thats so funny...... my side hurts....

there are plenty of small cichlids that can go in 10-30 gal tanks..... plenty of options for 55 gal.....

 

[Lupin]

lol thats so funny...... my side hurts....

there are plenty of small cichlids that can go in 10-30 gal tanks..... plenty of options for 55 gal.....

Your side hurt?:laugh:

10g for one apisto or ram or two and then shelldwellers.

 

[nickmcmechan]

55g....breeding pair of discus?

 

[Ruben Tolon]

here's some ideas at this link:

http://cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_55g.php

 

[catt410]

Thanks Ruben what a great link.

I was told that there are some cichlids that would get along with the loaches. Is this true?