"N, TXArmadillo" wrote in message ...
: My 55 gallon aquarium is finally cycled. The first additions to the mix are
: 2 Melanochromis Auratus, a Kenyi, and a pleco. They are all the same size,
: very small, and there is ample rock cover and caves for them to hide in. My
: question is what other fish would you suggest? I am looking at 2 bumblebee
: cichlids, just want to make sure I can find them the same size as the
: others. Would you keep it at that? Add more cichlids, what kinds and how
: many? Perhaps some giant Danios or Austrailian Rainbows? How many of them?
: I want something that will bring color and motion, but, I don't want it to
: look like the feeder tank at the local petstore. Any suggestions are
: greatly welcomed.
:
: Sean
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Sean,
In a 55 gallon tank, I'd keep more Mbuna to mix with your M. auratus and P. lombardoi. Consider getting a few trios
of Labidochromis and Cynotilapia species. Try to find species that have different colors and patterns. Also consider
sexing your Kenyi and Auratus and getting a ratio of 1 male to two or three females. I'd load up the tank with rockwork.
This will make your fish feel more secure. In my experience, I've found no need for dither fish in my Malawi tanks. The
fish will recognize you and hope it's feeding time when they see you come towards the tank. I've only had problems with
shy fish in my Tanganyikan tanks. Good luck with your fish.
Amateur
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