So. America Cichlids Suggestions

Group,

I have a 55 gal well established tank the needs repopulating. I have had
angels for many years and they are starting to go (old age I think). I have
standard gravel with a undergravel filter and the pH is consistently between
6.3 and 6.5. Rather than get more angles I was thinking of going with fish
with more of a personality. Non-angel and non-discus Cichlids came to
mind. I don't want to turn the tank upside down by changing the gravel for
crushed coral to get the hard water so African cichlids are out.

Here is my question: What types of So American cichlids would work under
those conditions. Ideally I would like to have 3 varieties that can coexist
given enough structure. I plan on getting them young, how many of each
should I get? Would I need to cull them out for a pair of each type or
would 3 or 4 of a type work?

I think I know just enough to be dangerous so I am looking for experience.

Thanks,
Steve

Take a look at the varieties of Geophagus and Satanoperca. Biotidoma
Cupido is another nice fish. Be aware that most of these species need
excellent water conditions or you will be having troubles.

--

Mark
http://www.cichliddomain.com


"Steve" wrote in message
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Group,

I have a 55 gal well established tank the needs repopulating. I
have had
angels for many years and they are starting to go (old age I think).
I have
standard gravel with a undergravel filter and the pH is consistently
between
6.3 and 6.5. Rather than get more angles I was thinking of going
with fish
with more of a personality. Non-angel and non-discus Cichlids came
to
mind. I don't want to turn the tank upside down by changing the
gravel for
crushed coral to get the hard water so African cichlids are out.

Here is my question: What types of So American cichlids would work
under
those conditions. Ideally I would like to have 3 varieties that can
coexist
given enough structure. I plan on getting them young, how many of
each
should I get? Would I need to cull them out for a pair of each type
or
would 3 or 4 of a type work?

I think I know just enough to be dangerous so I am looking for
experience.

Thanks,
Steve

"Steve" wrote in message
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Group,

I have a 55 gal well established tank the needs repopulating. I have had
angels for many years and they are starting to go (old age I think). I
have
standard gravel with a undergravel filter and the pH is consistently
between
6.3 and 6.5. Rather than get more angles I was thinking of going with
fish
with more of a personality. Non-angel and non-discus Cichlids came to
mind. I don't want to turn the tank upside down by changing the gravel
for
crushed coral to get the hard water so African cichlids are out.

Here is my question: What types of So American cichlids would work under
those conditions. Ideally I would like to have 3 varieties that can
coexist
given enough structure. I plan on getting them young, how many of each
should I get? Would I need to cull them out for a pair of each type or
would 3 or 4 of a type work?

Severums are GREAT for personality... had two, should have more, they are
real fun fish.... 1M 3F is a good combo...

I agree, Severums are a great cichlid fish.
not too agressive, yet not totally wusses like disks and angles.
not fussy about their food, they eat anything from peas,
flake, lettuce, to blood worms, beef heart, and misc bugs.

I think they eat almost all aquatic plants though, except the
slow growing plastic ones.

I've got four 3" long golden severums in a 75gallon, with
6 zebra danios, 6 strawberry/blueberry tetras, 2 keyhole
tetras, 3 platies, 4 female bettas, and a dwarf african frog.


TZ


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"Steve" wrote in message
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Group,

I have a 55 gal well established tank the needs repopulating. I have
had
angels for many years and they are starting to go (old age I think). I
have
standard gravel with a undergravel filter and the pH is consistently
between
6.3 and 6.5. Rather than get more angles I was thinking of going with
fish
with more of a personality. Non-angel and non-discus Cichlids came to
mind. I don't want to turn the tank upside down by changing the gravel
for
crushed coral to get the hard water so African cichlids are out.

Here is my question: What types of So American cichlids would work
under
those conditions. Ideally I would like to have 3 varieties that can
coexist
given enough structure. I plan on getting them young, how many of each
should I get? Would I need to cull them out for a pair of each type or
would 3 or 4 of a type work?

Severums are GREAT for personality... had two, should have more, they are
real fun fish.... 1M 3F is a good combo...