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I'm currently doing water changes twice a week but am a little scared of fish like Discus when they say you have to do a 50% change every two days or so. On 75 gallons that seems like a heck of a lot to me

Looking online you start to think that a "cichlid community tank" is some sort of myth. haha. Just wondering what size tank / type of fish do you guys keep?

Is there any other S/A or C/A that has some personality that would go in a more community setup without the demanding water changes etc?

Just wondering what is a good starting point for a beginner. At this point all I have is a community tank with guppies, tetras and cory's. Love the S/A cichlids. I want a planted S/A "community" tank and was thinking along the line of: Angels, Festivum (Flag cichlids?) Rainbow cichlids or some combination of the above. Looking online there are not many fish that will not only play nice with other fish but also leave the plants alone. Looking at a 75g tank and would like some big fish (cause they look awsome!!) but having an oscar in there with a rock doesnt seam like all that fun. Plus how many to start with so I don't end up having to get rid of a bunch if they all fight. haha. I dont have the tank yet but would like to have a direction in mind if you know what I mean. (If only convicts were a little more minimum security and a little less alcatraz)

Hello all!! I'm pretty new to the hobby - got a fighting fish at a grad ceremony, ended up at wal-mart for a tiny Betta tank and then soon had a 21g tank with guppies and tetras and some cory's. haha. Only took me a week and now I'm hooked. Already trying to talk the girlfriend into a 75g cichlid tank!!