The Best Cichlid Stocking Options for 55 Gallon Aquariums

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In today's video, we have our top 5 list of cichlid tank setups and stocking ideas for a 55 gallon aquariums. We get asked often about different stocking options and tanks sizes for cichlids, so hopefully this video is helpful and informative.
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@rustyfan89 Жыл бұрын

55 gallon tanks are my absolute favorite size, I’ve had bigger and I’ve had smaller but I find 55’s to be the sweet spot in price and size, your options of what to keep are open to a lot of different species I tend to keep like one pet fish like Jack Dempsey or say one or two fire mouths and a pleco, even cichlids on the bigger size like Oscar’s, just one, I know it’s pushing it butwill work as long as you keep the water clean with weekly water changes and dont overcrowd with too much aquascaping and leave it uncluttered so the fish can make full use of the whole tank

@gannanerickson-iz9yh Жыл бұрын

can’t keep an oscar in a 55

@rustyfan89 Жыл бұрын

@@gannanerickson-iz9yh you absolutely can I had an oscar for 15 years in a 55 gallon maybe not for those not willing to put in the effort of many and frequent water changes and super clean water, I had sand substrate and just a few rocks which allowed for use of the whole tank, maybe not ideal but he was super healthy

@wisconsinaquatics Күн бұрын

The one thing I HATE about 55's is the 12 footprint. I would trade 6 inches ↕️ for 18 inches ↔️ to make it like a low 75. Big time aquarium manufactures could make a few bucks offering different styles of the same gallon size. Great video guys! I've got 1 OB living in my 55 in my kitchen and that's barley enough for him!

@donnmartin5107 Ай бұрын

Great video ‼️💯

@CichlidBros Ай бұрын

Thanks!

@cliffordgoodrich3773 Жыл бұрын

TY for making this vlog. I found it full of pertinent information.

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@markfranklin8831 Жыл бұрын

Great information thanks for sharing

@jasonsingh5293 Жыл бұрын

Thanks cichlids bro's but I had a 55 gallon tank and for me that's too small those are some beautiful cichlids thanks for sharing 👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼👍🏼❤❤

@dascudder Жыл бұрын

I kicked off my Cichlid keeping by switching my 'typical freshwater' (harlequins, tetras etc.) 63 Gallon tank to Peacocks. It wasn't long before I felt uncomofortable watching them in there. Just seemed too small, so within a few months I bought a new 118 Gallon for them, and even now that only just seems big enough to me. Maybe it's me, I don't know. Just didn't feel right having a dozen Peacocks that size in my smaller tank. Yes, Peacocks aren't huge, but it seemed too tight in there. Lot less aggression with those very same fish in the bigger tank too. Love the videos lads

@seanaustin8516 Жыл бұрын

Super dope video bro ❤❤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks man!

@seanaustin8516 Жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros anytime bro 🫶🔥💪🤟👊💥

@amberkraft778 Жыл бұрын

Hey, love your videos. You've convinced is to get cichlids. We are thinking electric blue acaras, geophagus tapajos and a severum. How many would we be able to fit in a 90 gallon? Would a jack Dempsey work in this mix?

@timhorvat7432 Жыл бұрын

I’ve got a planted black water 55g with 3 young (2.5-3.5”) keyhole cichlids, 20 something corys (bronze, melini and emerald green) and then a somewhat random mix of schooling fish it’s just the extra community fish I’ve accumulated over time. I’m hoping to get a pair out of the keyholes and maybe get some babies eventually.

@cavalrysportscards5638 10 ай бұрын

For the #2 Central American Cichlid setup, what would be good community size for each so tank isn’t overloaded? Along with the other tank mates. One of each of Dempsey, Firemouth and Convict? Or more? And how many for a school of tetras? Thanks in advance and love the videos you guys put out.

@drewsta005 Жыл бұрын

Great ideas! In my 55 I have Angels, BN Pleco, a pair of Kribs, and a lone surviving Gold Barb.

@joedaponte2224 Жыл бұрын

How many angels?

@drewsta005 Жыл бұрын

@@joedaponte2224 three one massive OG and two slightly smaller females.

@joedaponte2224 Жыл бұрын

No aggression?

@kendrakeen7439 Жыл бұрын

Hi! My 6 year old is wanting a colorful, fun tank. We have a 55 gallon tank. He likes the Angelfish(a few different types), the Cockatoo Dwarf Cichlid, the Albino Corydora and the Emperor Tetra. Would all those do good together in the 55 gallon? If so, how many of each would you recommend so they're happy, but the tank isn't overstocked? Thanks!

@skillzlibat Ай бұрын

Thanks for this very insightful video. As much as i want to put an oscar in a 55g, i will not and will wait in the future when i can get a bigger tank. That being said, in a 55g im planning to have a x1 jack dempsey, x1 fire mouth, x1 convict a pleco and 4 silver dollars. That should be okay?

@CichlidBros 27 күн бұрын

It will be a tight fit once the silver dollars grow into adults. May need to change that or upgrade tank. Others are good

@MrKevinkj2002 Жыл бұрын

I like the 90 gallon, nice size, not small but not huge. I doing a peninsula 90 gallon with South American Cichlids

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Very nice

@PopCopyManager Жыл бұрын

How many firemouth and convicts to keep with the jack Dempsey?

@drewmonkey1194 Жыл бұрын

Do pike cichlids do okay with regular African or South American cichlids?

@unionguy555 Жыл бұрын

Can you use a 55 gallon for breeding severums ??

@Alex_Aquarium Жыл бұрын

I may be wrong but I say the bumblebee goes great in a 55. That's based on my experience, all fish are different. I've been planning on moving all but the peacock to a 75 one day anyway. I'm planning on using my 55 gallon for peacocks once i have another 75 gallon. My dream tank is a 500 gallon Mbuna tank with white sand and lots of rocks. thanks for the video!

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Thanks for watching! Bumblebees can go in 55, but their aggression level in the smaller tank size will usually cause issues. Best of luck

@Alex_Aquarium Жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros so far my bumblebee cichlid has always been skittish and i have a 1 1/2-2" albino pindani and he is one of the few bosses of the tank even though some of the fish in there are about 5".

@andrewdaniel4728 Жыл бұрын

Was going to put in 4/5 Ecb as well… Tank is massively over filtered

@shunarilucas8488 9 ай бұрын

Curious how many of electric blue cichlids work best in a 50 gallon.

@Sports_prodz18 Жыл бұрын

could I put a fire mouth and a jack and som silver dollars in a 55

@FCLIMAvideos Жыл бұрын

Do you think that a 55 gallon tank would be enough for a few electric blue acaras with one gourami? Thanks!

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Yep that should work!

@jjaqzi 9 ай бұрын

What type of cichlid is that at the 7:57 mark of the video?

@FamousOutbreak 4 ай бұрын

Would a Jack Dempsey, a pair of Electric Blue Arcaras.. a pair of gymnogepphagus with a pleco be able to live their life out in a 55g?

@CichlidBros 4 ай бұрын

The Gymnogeophagus may need simulated cold periods to live a long life. Otherwise, it would likely work fine

@TheAverageSome1 5 ай бұрын

Opinions on keeping them in a 55g block tank. Very cube like

@WeHateSpurs-_- 2 ай бұрын

That’s why I have and is wondering too.

@andrewbrew745 Жыл бұрын

Can a JD live with a blue acara in a 55gal tank. Cheers your videos are also helpful

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Yep should be fine

@andrewbrew745 Жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros thank you for replying

@nickjones2340 7 ай бұрын

It all depends on your jack Dempsey

@PULAG Жыл бұрын

Could you have a Jack Dempsey with Angelfish Cichlids in a 55?

@nickjones2340 7 ай бұрын

Good luck with that

@andrewdaniel4728 Жыл бұрын

Hey fella. I have a 450l / 100g tank that I am redoing. Was going to go for sevs, red geos and my current 10 Pearl gouramis. Better with one sev and a few geos or.. what’s your thinking ?

@andrewdaniel4728 Жыл бұрын

It’s a 110 gallon lol

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Yep, I would do a small group of geos if you can

@andrewdaniel4728 Жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros might be near the limit, was gonna do 1 red spotted and a red shouldered sev, 4/5 geos plus the 10 pearls

@Rakkoen Жыл бұрын

@@andrewdaniel4728 geos need to be kept in groups of 6+

@PopCopyManager Жыл бұрын

How many saulosi for a 55 gallon?

@Ashley-vs1xh Жыл бұрын

I have a 65 gallon tank (250l), could I mix the Americans, I currently have 2 blue acara and 2 geo taps but would love to maybe add a jack dempsy.. do you think this will be OK? I also have Colombian tetra to help as a dither fish for that aggression

@Pgiddey1726 Жыл бұрын

How about a couple acaras and a sevrum?

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Would be a tight fit for the severum long term. I usually recommend a 75 gallon minimum for an adult sev

@Pgiddey1726 Жыл бұрын

Alright, thank you

@WeHateSpurs-_- 2 ай бұрын

Can I have a Green Terror Child in a 55 gallon tank ?

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

I usually recommend a 75 gallon for minimum size long term

@WeHateSpurs-_- 2 ай бұрын

@@CichlidBros thanks 👍 I’m leaning towards a pair of Firemouth, convicts and maybe a jack dempsey?? What’s your thoughts?

@johnwilkerson9804 Жыл бұрын

Just got an extra 55. Let's see what you think I should do

@pradippaul3102 Жыл бұрын

Can I keep Severum cichlid & Geophagus cichlids with small fishes like tetras, Barbs?

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

Yep. Just try to get the medium/larger sized tetras

@landonw8982 Жыл бұрын

A green terror is a nice fish for a 55 too mine is doing excellent

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

I would recommend a minimum of 75 gallons. They are slow growers generally, but do reach around a foot in length, which is basically the width of a 55

@timhorvat7432 Жыл бұрын

I’ve had my GT in a 75 gallon for two years now and in my opinion he’s getting a little too big for that tank I’m looking for an upgrade

@landonw8982 Жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros oh man so I’m thinking my local fish just wanted him gone, he was in a 45 breeder at the shop and I was reassured my 55 would be enough for him, he is about 8 inch now.

@landonw8982 Жыл бұрын

@@timhorvat7432 55G is the biggest I can go in my living space , any bigger and my neighbour below me will have a nice hole in their ceiling , so now I may be in a bit of a bind.

@JodyAraque-it3fh 2 ай бұрын

Plz try to add the fish for a 55 gallon tank and NOT 75 gallon tank! As we would like the best set up for our tanks.

@DjPosey3 Жыл бұрын

I currently have a 55 gallon tank with 27 fish, 22 mbunas, 1 convict, 2 rock kribensis, and 2 peacocks. But I'm gonna transfer all of them over to my 135 when I get it up and running.. Then put 10 fish in the 55 gallon.. 3 electric blue acara,1 blood parrot, 1 Honduran red point and 5 beautiful peacocks

@tigercow Жыл бұрын

Interesting mixture of cichlids

@DjPosey3 Жыл бұрын

@tigercow Yes I'm striving to mix fish that so many say that I can't mix together because I'm seeing that everyone doesn't know what they're talking about lol

@nickjones2340 7 ай бұрын

I've tried putting another fish with my Jack Dempsey and he bullied or tried to kill any fish I put in with him. That's also including the red devil I had. Jack Dempseys can be mean and aggressive. I recommend only him and a catfish.

@BlackSinatra339 Жыл бұрын

Cant find a good 55gallon you fish guys aren't leaving any for the masses lolbs

@Big-g-talk 6 ай бұрын

So why are you saying the fish that can’t live in a 55 gallon?

@CichlidBros 6 ай бұрын

Wut

@Big-g-talk 5 ай бұрын

@@CichlidBros the title of the video is fish that can live in a 55. But most of what you’re saying is the fish that can’t

@beansmcdaniel Жыл бұрын

I’m sorry but did this guy just say that a krib was from South America?!?😂

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

No I didn’t

@beansmcdaniel Жыл бұрын

@@CichlidBros okay okay I didn’t see at 7:20 you added the text at the bottom and caught it while you were editing. Just weird to go over a South American section and then mention a krib to me.

@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын

It’s very similar to the smaller SA cichlids mentioned in the section