how many cichlids

supaflyz · 02-23-2005, 09:25 AM

Hey I have just bought a new aquarium. It's 55 gallons and I have put some rocks in it for the cichlids to hide. I was wondering how many African cichlids will be good for a 55 gallon tank.

malawi4me2 · 02-23-2005, 10:13 AM

What type of Africans do you want to keep? Different species have different requirements, and not all species are compatible.

supaflyz · 02-23-2005, 10:23 AM

well i saw some pics of a fish call frontosa, it look really pretty.

malawi4me2 · 02-23-2005, 11:42 AM

Cyphotilapia frontosa is a very large Tanganyikan cichlid, that needs at least a 120g tank for one individual. They reach 15-17" at adulthood, and do well in groups of one male and 3 females. If you like the look of the frontosa, Neolamprologus sexfaciatus is a similar looking fish that only grows to around 6". Do a search on these fish for more info.
Any of the smaller Tanganyikan cichlids, Malawi mbuna, and some Malawi Haps and Pea****************s would be suitable for a 55g. Be sure to research before you buy!

flynngriff · 02-23-2005, 12:33 PM

Hey, malawi4me2!

Just wanted to say that you give good advice.

Thanks!

malawi4me2 · 02-24-2005, 10:13 AM

Thanks flynngriff!

02-23-2005, 09:25 AM	#1
supaflyz Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40	how many cichlids Hey I have just bought a new aquarium. It's 55 gallons and I have put some rocks in it for the cichlids to hide. I was wondering how many African cichlids will be good for a 55 gallon tank.

02-23-2005, 10:13 AM	#2
malawi4me2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 22 Posts: 354	Re: how many cichlids What type of Africans do you want to keep? Different species have different requirements, and not all species are compatible.

02-23-2005, 10:23 AM	#3
supaflyz Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Posts: 40	Re: how many cichlids well i saw some pics of a fish call frontosa, it look really pretty.

02-23-2005, 11:42 AM	#4
malawi4me2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 22 Posts: 354	Re: how many cichlids Cyphotilapia frontosa is a very large Tanganyikan cichlid, that needs at least a 120g tank for one individual. They reach 15-17" at adulthood, and do well in groups of one male and 3 females. If you like the look of the frontosa, Neolamprologus sexfaciatus is a similar looking fish that only grows to around 6". Do a search on these fish for more info. Any of the smaller Tanganyikan cichlids, Malawi mbuna, and some Malawi Haps and Pea****************s would be suitable for a 55g. Be sure to research before you buy!

02-23-2005, 12:33 PM	#5
flynngriff Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 34 Posts: 443	Re: how many cichlids Hey, malawi4me2! Just wanted to say that you give good advice. Thanks!

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02-24-2005, 10:13 AM	#6
malawi4me2 Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Atlanta, GA Age: 22 Posts: 354	Re: how many cichlids Thanks flynngriff!

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