I dont agree with some of the advice given here.. But, if your mind is set on the cichlids then go with dwarfs. Just be sure to keep us updated on how it works out so I can point a few elbows at people
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55 Gallon African Mbuna Tank
Too many to name!
15 Gallon Planted Rimless
15 Cardinal Tetras
1 Male Halfmoon
10 Gallon
Heavily Planted Community Tank
6 Neon Tetras
2 Cherry Barbs
2 Zebra Danios
2 Otto's