55 gal cichlid stocking help

[Connershawzz]

My stand for my new 55 gallon gets here today so it’s finally time to get the tank up and going , I’m still trying to figure out exactly how I wana stock it.

I currently only have 2 red zebras , I’m thinking of getting 2 or 3 bumblebee cichlids , maybe 2-3 acei, and maybe some Rusty’s?

I’m completely new to keeping cichlids , so I wana get started right with a good stocking.

If this is wrong and gonna just be a blood bath let me know

 

[AJ356]

Do you know your water hardness (GH) and pH?

 

[Connershawzz]

Do you know your water hardness (GH) and pH?

pH is usually 7.5-8.0
I haven’t tested my tank since I’ve moved into our new place and the water is a bit softer here () Utah has awfully hard water. but looking on like it looks like around 300ppm

 

[Colin_T]

it's gonna be a blood bath, blood bath, blood bath.
it's gonna be a blood bath just like every mbuna tank.

the 3 later species would probably be ok but anything with zebra in its name is a problem fish.

 

[Marc Pozz]

Kribensis, Apisto and German Rams they all end up in their own territory. Big fan

 

[gwand]

Kribensis, Apisto and German Rams they all end up in their own territory. Big fan

Are you saying you kept all three species in the same tank without significant violence?

 

[Marc Pozz]

Are you saying you kept all three species in the same tank without significant violence?

Yes they have their own homes and territories. A little jousting for time to time Heavy planted and dither fish keep everyone busy. It’s a 3 pair fun fest

 

[Death by Fish Tanks]

My stand for my new 55 gallon gets here today so it’s finally time to get the tank up and going , I’m still trying to figure out exactly how I wana stock it.

I currently only have 2 red zebras , I’m thinking of getting 2 or 3 bumblebee cichlids , maybe 2-3 acei, and maybe some Rusty’s?

I’m completely new to keeping cichlids , so I wana get started right with a good stocking.

If this is wrong and gonna just be a blood bath let me I think you

Yes they have their own homes and territories. A little jousting for time to time Heavy planted and dither fish keep everyone busy. It’s a 3 pair fun fest

I think you should add a bunch of girl zebras, and have a species only colony. Make sure you have a lot of rock work for everyone to find their own space, and that way some babies will survive.