Cycle Finally Done!

[dcarmor927]

So my fish in cycle officially ended today...so i bought two more clown loaches and two dojo loaches...my stock is now:
5x tiger barb
5x clown loach (babies)
2x dojo loach

The tank is 55 gal 48"x13"x20" High

I also wanted to know if could add two of these cichlids:

idk what they are but my lfs has them...also how to distinguish between sexes...if these wouldnt work would a pair of rams? M&F...
any help appreciated! thanks!

 

[fifefish]

i dont know about those cichlids but the rams would work

 

[dcarmor927]

Thanks! recommend any place place special in the states to get a pair?

 

[drobbyb]

That african cichlid is a female Venustus.

 

[dcarmor927]

That african cichlid is a female Venustus.

Thanks! how can you tell the sexes apart?

 

[drobbyb]

That african cichlid is a female Venustus.

Thanks! how can you tell the sexes apart?

The males get a blue face. That fish must be at least 3 inches with showing the yellow coloration like a female should.

 

[dcarmor927]

yea most of the cichlids that lfs have are over 3 inces...some are closer to 5