Hi there. I stumbled on this site while searching for info on Cichlids, fancy that!! I recently got back into this crazy hobby, passion, obsession, whatever you want to call it, a couple of years ago when I bought my grandson a 20 gal tank for Christmas(we are raising him). Well needless to say a 6yr olds interests change faster than their clothes, it's still his but I do the work. Since then a 32 gal and then a 55 gal appeared magically in the house along with a 10 gal quarantine tank. The 20 gal houses a pair of juvenile angels and some corys and otos along with a clown pleco. The 32 gal has a single Gold angel with some corys, otos and a clown pleco as well. The 55 has 2 juvenile gold angels and a silver juvenile, 3 pearl gouramis, 2 black skirt tetras, 6 zebras, 6 julii corys and a pair of keyhole cichlids. Now that we discovered the keyholes with their distinct personalities we are tossing around the idea of adding either a 29 gal or 32 gal cichlid tank. I think it's time for some color and attitude!! I know what I want...sort of. I want a tank with as many fish of color as possible without a WWE fight breaking out. I am open to ciclids of any area, but don't want any tank busters, 3-4 inches max!! If anyone has any suggestions as to what type of cichlid, and how many of them I can put into the tank without too much stress and aggression happening, I would be greatly appreciative.
I'm glad I found this site as I truly feel that locals can offer far more accurate advice than people from other areas in regards to water conditions, available stock and what have you.
Thanks for your help and input!!