JVIEW

Hello, yesterday I purchased a 55 gallon tank for my mbuna cichlids (juveniles) i have 6 of them currently 1 cobalt blue 1 kenyi 1 bumble bee 1 albino zebra 1 blue mbuna and 1 auratus . after i hook up the 55 gallon tank and cycle it. im wondering if my 6 fish is concidered fully stocked? i may just keep what i have for a while but im wondering if in the future i am free to add a couple more fish, i understand that mbuna can be crowded somewhat.

Shawnie

congrats on the new tank!!! but heck no its not even closed to being fully stocked...you want to overstock with africans....heres a great link to check out http://www.cichlid-forum.com/article...cutter_55g.php get pics when you can!

kloseo

congrats on the new tank and keep us posted on how its going and add some pics

navyscuba

I have about 50 fish on my 100gal. haha.

Toddnbecka

Unfortunately, the bumblebee and especially the auratus aren't going to work out in a 55 with the others. Those are two of the most territorial/aggressive species you can get, and really need at least a 75. You really need to research the fish before you stock the tank to avoid problems when they mature.