sprewel1612

Pondering my dream cichlid tank. If somebody wanted to stock the following fish together, how large of a tank would be recommended?

1 pair of Hemichromis elongatus (Banded Jewel)
1 pair Amphilophus labiatus (Red Devil)
1 pair Cichlasoma festae (Red Terror)
1 pair Parachromis managuensis (Jaguar)
1 pair Parachromis Dovii (Wolf)
1 pair Cichlasoma umbriferum (Umbee)
1 pair Tilapia buttikoferi (Hornet)
1 pair Nandopsis beani
1 pair Nandopsis haitiensis (Black Nasty)
15 Leporinus fasciatus
40-60 Neetroplus nematopus as prey and scavengers

I would think 4500 gallons would be necessary, with at least a 35-45 feet of legnth. Any other opinions?

Nick Goody

It would have to be massive. I don't know of anyone who has kept Red Devils and Buttikoferi together, let alone in pairs. I wouldn't like to pick a winner in that fight!