What would YOU put in a 55 gal?

I have to acquire a 55gal for my growing synodontis eupterus. YAY. haha. But really, I'm so excited I'm already planning before I have the tank.

I'm going to try to reproduce the biotope of the While Nile. It feeds into Lake Victoria, so..you know. Whateve that means, haha. I have more research to do.

I know they like muddy bottoms, so a fine grade substrate is it order. And rockiness. Lots of rocks and swimming room. I guess I'll be getting cichlids... does anyone know what kind I should get?

 

actually, I want an African butterly fish. BAD. so anything to go with both of these?

 

I have no idea what goes with those, but I LOVE ELECTRIC YELLOW LABS. So if I had a 55gal I would have those. But as for your setup-- no idea, just puttin my 2 cents in! ;D

 

they are beautiful!! unfortunately, they live in lake malawi, and I'm trying to stick to riverine cichlids there are soem pretty ones of those, though

 

Good luck with your setup and be sure to post pics!