Green Terror in 55-Gallon

[SilverArowanaBoi]

What Pike cichlid species are there that can fit in a 55-gallon? I preferably want a colorful one and a medium-sized one (I've heard of them being around the 3-4 inches mark; I would prefer the 6-8-inch mark). Can you keep them with a Senegal bichir and a catfish or two?

 

[dmyersWv]

Lots of dwarf cichlids out there.

 

[Lucifer0411]

I would have thought even for a GT as an adult a 75G min.
For one oscar 125G min.

I know not your preference but you could possibly have one pair of Convicts or a pair of Ellioti which only grows to about 5 inches.

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

I would have thought even for a GT as an adult a 75G min.
For one oscar 125G min.

I know not your preference but you could possibly have one pair of Convicts or a pair of Ellioti which only grows to about 5 inches.

Yeah the Oscar and Green Terror ideas I'm going to through the window lol. I'm seriously thinking about a pair of convicts...I don't belive I know about the Ellioti.

 

[dmyersWv]

Check out dwarf pike cichlids. Some great options.

 

[coltiger1975]

Many smaller species of cichlids that you can house as a pair. Many already mentioned such as cryptoheros species, smaller jewel cichlids, kribs and smaller acara species to name a few. Three spot gourami also a good choice. Can house with large body tetras or barbs. So many options and no reason to purchase fish that grow too large or outgrow your tank.

 

[dmyersWv]

55 gallon would give you alot of choices of african cichlids also. I'm running a julidochromis and Calvus 55 with plants now and am really liking it.

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

Are there any African cichlids appropriate to be with a bichir or two? I want a bichir badly, much more so than more cichlids, but if there are some Africans or SA/CA that can go into my tank long-term, I would consider the idea. Some of y'all have mentioned that Africans can't go with Bichirs. Is that really true?

 

[SilverArowanaBoi]

Also, how many bichirs can I have if I have 1 Striped Raphael Catfish and a Pictus? I'm assuming just one, but I wanted to ask anyways lol.

 

[dmyersWv]

I have kept Senegal Bichirs with Male Peacocks and not had any issues. As always make sure they are to big for the Bichir to eat.