Cichlids for a 75g

[blkwdw13]

I got my 75g up and running and I'm pre planning on the fish I would like to keep in there. The only ones that I definitely want is two Salvini. The others that I'm interested in is a Green Texas and two Firemouth or something along that line. What are some ideas of what I should keep in there with the Salvini's?

 

[jm1212]

you could try angels, those are cool. firemouths are good too

 

[reptileguy2727]

angels arent good with salvinis or firemouths or texas.

 

[cichlidkeeper91]

Maybe some frontosas.

 

[blkwdw13]

I thought frontasas were african.

 

[reptileguy2727]

they are. are there any others you have seen that you may want or arent sure if they would get along with what you are currently wanting?

 

[DeRo316]

Yes Frontosas are african and require completely different water conditions than the central american cichlids you want.

Salvini are fairly aggressive so keep your eye on any issues. And if you get a pair they can be more aggressive when spawning. While firemouths are semi aggressive they are more "chill" than salvini. They could still work though, as would a dempsey, T-Bar cichlid, and the green texas.

I would go with 1 salvini, 1 green texas or dempsey, and 1 t-bar or firemouth. All males. If that worked out well you could go with 1 more of either the salvini or t-bar/firemouth with frequent water changes.

 

[jm1212]

but arent males more aggressive than females?

 

[reptileguy2727]

yes, but their colors are much better.

 

[jm1212]

ok but dont you think its less fair for the fish, especially since they are terretorial?