55 Gallon Stocking Question

[Markoi]

Hi there. I recently decided on what African cichlids to buy. Here goes:
melanochromis johanni(Electric Blue Johannii) x 4 1m-3f
Labidochromis caeruleus(electric yellow cichlid) x3 1m-2f
Labidochromis sp. "Mbamba" x 4 1m-3f
Metriaclima estherae x3 1m-2f
Would these fsih be compatible with each other in my 55 gallon. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks alot for the help if you responded.

 

[Markoi]

pls anyone? i need someone with great knowledge of these fish to help me out

 

[dthoffsett]

I'd probably leave out the M.johanni, as one of the Melanochromis species they're on the higher end of the aggression scale.

This would allow you to keep 4-5 each of the other species you have listed, IME mbuna really do much better in larger groups. On a side note, be prepared for the M.estherae and L.caeruleus to cross breed, as long as you don't sell or give away any offspring it's not a problem.