Mbuna Stocking mix?

[Bosemani Fan]

I am almost done cycling my 55 gal. Tank and now I am trying to decide on which fish I like , so far I Have seen a few that I really like:

1) Pseudotropheus elongatus
2) Melanochromis johannii
3) Pseudotropheus socolofi
4) Melanochromis joanjohnsonae (Especially Females)
5) Labeotropheus fuelleborni
6) Cynotilapia afra
7) Aulonocara steveni "Usisya-Flavescent"
8} Metriaclima estherae
9) Tropheus duboisii (I know you should Mix, But could a Duboisii work with Mbunas?)

In that order. So I was wanting to know if these would work together and what kind of mix should I shoot for Male/Female. But if none will work together, I definatly want the Pseudotropheus elongatus so, could someone recommend good Colorful tank mates. Thanks

Also, there is one more but i am not sure what it is, I think it is a blue fish with orange on its sides and belly and blue on the head and back, Have any ideas?

I seem to have a lot of blue fish, so I would like some diffrent colors also

 

[liv2padl]

a 55 is on the small side for keeping Mbuna but you can make it work with a compatible mix of species - AND - insuring that you keep one male + 4 females of the same species. in so doing, you'll be able to keep two groups of 5 fish for a total of ten Mbuna. you'll also need A LOT or rockwork ... piled gravel to surface, with LOT'S of caves.

Labidochromis caeruleus + Pseudotropheus socolofi or Metriaclima estherae would work.

elongatus is a very aggressive species and may give you trouble in a 55.

Aulonocara are too peaceful by comparison and will get beat up in a Mbuna tank. moreover, these are insectivores while Mbuna are vegetarians.

Tropheus will not work either with Mbuna or in a tank less than at least 75-110 gallons. if you don't keep at least 12-15 in a Tropheus group, they'll kill each other off.