South America Cichlids

chscoleg

I just cycled my 125 gallon long tank and am interested in making it a south american cichlid tank. I was wondering which cichlids would be the best to put into the environment. I want the tank to be aesthetically pleasing. Any input would be greatly appreciated. Thanks!

terryap

well personally, once long ago when I kept them, Firemouths and convicts were my favorite!
Firemouths being #1
I also had oscars, but got too big and had to trade them in, not to mention they ate every new addition smaller than them.....but adorable when they are babies

Rohland

your tank is big enough to keep an Oscar... or two :)

MoneyMitch

no mroe than 3 maxx!

southamericancichlidguy23

Firemouth being my fav i agree and def 1 long finned oscars they are beautiful and eletric jd is amazing so colorfull maybe some kinda pleco so many to choose from

1077

Fiemouths,Blue Acaras,severums,Oscar,Clown loaches. Keyhole Cichlids,Jack Dempsey,Discus,Apistogramma. These are a few of my favorites.

terryap

I love Discus also, had those for a while as well, if you choose angels or Discus, another AMAZING fish I used to have that is compatible is the Black Ghost Knife Fish , this is an awesome fish, another one of my favorites.

southamericancichlidguy23

needle nose gar are cool and u can put blue acara with oscars and jds and Firemouth no kidding