Rate My 55 Cichlid tank lot of photos!

[nano cichlids]

well i want to see what you all think of my 55s stock and layout. its ok if you leave harsh comments, i want to know how i can improve this tank its my showcase tank and is in the living room i want it to be perfect.

2 convicts one 3in one 4in

2 angel fish 4in

2 jacks one 3in one 4in

2 red points one 2in one 3in

1 key hole 3in

1 pleco not sure what kind 4in

 

[Coler]

Nice fish ! Tank looks good

 

[Inka4040]

Nice looking tank, but i have a major problem with your stocking choices. There's a great disparity between the aggression levels of the convicts and jacks, and the rest of your fish. It's clear from the appearance of your keyhole that these issues already exist, and they will certainly only get worse as the fish continute to grow, or worst case, pair off. Since your tank is a bit on the small side for a burly Central American display, I'd suggest going the more peaceful SA/or community display route. If you have your heart set on medium sized cichlids, fish like festivums, bolivian rams, kribs etc... will fit the bill quite nicely without unduly terrorizing the other residents.

 

[IceH2O]

Once the Cons start breeding if you have a M and F the rest of the inhabitants will most likely be killed off.

I agree with Inka, if you want a bunch of Cichlids go less aggressive or go African.

 

[nano cichlids]

yes the convicts have spawned and currently have fry, i under stand what your all saying but the convicts get there own 40 gallon in a week when my EBJD comes in because the show case 55 will become my breeding project tank. the keyhole is stressed out i under stand this im trying to rehome him but all my oher tanks have aggresive cichlids, jacks, texas, convicts, this is the nly set up where hes not torn up yet. i plan on giving him to my work as a gift.

 

[Coler]

Oops I was commenting on how it was looking...the mix is...not great.

 

[jpappy789]

The stocking aside I feel that your tank is lacking in decor. The pile in the middle looks nice but it leaves the rest of the tank pretty empty.

 

[nano cichlids]

so i should add more plants and a few more rocks and such?

 

[jpappy789]

I would. It will also help for territories until you can get the stocking situation figured out.

 

[jm1212]

i also think that you should reconsider the stocking. im not crazy about angels with cons or JD's...