Need A Good Combination Of African Cichlids

[Valkyrie]

I've gotten a new 55 gallon tank (heating, lighting, filtration, decor, the whole shebang); once it's cycled, I'd like to make it an African Cichlid community tank. Does anybody have any ideas for a good combination of (relatively common) African cichlids? And how many of them should I have?

 

[modernhamlet]

A couple of good URLs to get your research started:

http/www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/cookie_cutter_55g.php
http/www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/lake_malawi_setup.php

 

[fish_r_great]

Another good combo that people often get is Labidochromis Careleus(sp.) or yellow labs and Blue Peacocks. Both are pretty common.

HTH

 

[Valkyrie]

Labs and peacocks would be beautiful together...but how many of them do I get?

 

[freddyk]

It's really up to you how many. I'd go with a trio of Aulonocara and about 8 Caeruleus.

Another really stunning mix is the Lab Caeruleus and Pseudo. Acei - about 6 of each. In this tank you still have the option of adding a male Aulonocara centerpiece.

 

[Luke & Penny]

am loving them pseudo acei's

now thats got me thinking with my 60 gallon(uk) set up now.
Cant find the Aulonocara, anyone got a pic?

 

[freddyk]

This 'German Red' would contrast well. Aulonocara is just the real name for a Peacock.

 

[Valkyrie]

Cool, cool, cool!!! Thanks guys!!!