finished cycle suggestion on fish

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devina
 
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finished cycle suggestion on fish

by devina

Tank finished cycling today t weeks, does any one have suggestion on fish 60 gallons thinking about cichlids maybe anything helps
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esparzar1
 
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by esparzar1

What are the exact dimensions of your tank? I can only speak for African Cichlids lovers :) I'd say go with Africans if your tank is at least 48 inches long. You can make a nice combo of mbuna's. 3-4 species with 5 fish of each species (total of 15-20 fish) again, depends on the dimensions of your tank. If you decide to go with Africans let us know. I can give you a couple of good options and good places to buy (online)


devina
 
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by devina

48x12x30


yasherkoach
 
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by yasherkoach

30 inches is very tall (((frowns)))

try to get fish that will swim in all levels of the tank


Alasse
 
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by Alasse

With that height tank would be ideal for some veiltail angels!


dream2reef
 
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by dream2reef

I say cichlids too! lol I've recently gotten heavy into them they are the closest looking saltwater fish I know of as a whole. I just sold off 80 dollars worth of neons, rasbora hets, and rainbows to setup a maingano/blue johanni tank. Not only are they very crisp and bright in colors they are way more active as well as interactive then any fish I've kept or watched. Yasher would agree they each have their own personality. I have all mixed cichlids from several lakes. I will have to post a pic soon waiting for a clearup. Congrats on your tank though 60 should be easy to maintain. bigger is better!


tekneb
 
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by tekneb

Everyone is right go cichlids! I would say African just cuz you can get more of them without being overstocked, but the South American ones are pretty cool also. My dad has an oscar and a JD in a 55 right now and thats about all he can fit, lol but his next tank is gonna be a 55 gallon African with at least 8-10 fish.


yasherkoach
 
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by yasherkoach

dream2reef concur (((smiles)))


Alasse
 
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by Alasse

The only concern i can see is the tank is only 12 inches wide, just be mindful that you really shouldnt put cichlids in it that are going to get close to that size, especially when you put rockwork into it, leaves very little turning space.


devina
 
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by devina

Went to the local fish shop and purchased one convict female and 2 green terror convict cichlids. Male and female

finished cycle suggestion on fish

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