Newbie here. Would really appreciate some input on stocking my new65 gallon (48 by 18 by 18 inches) tank. Here is what I was thinking -
1x red shoulder severum
2x Electric Blue Acara
2x G Tapajos
4-6 boesemani
Would this work? Any other suggestions? Thank you!
Meena
South American Cichlids • 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
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Re: 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
Hi, sorry no one has responded to you earlier. I think you would be better off with 2 out of 3 of those cichlids in that size tank. The severum and geos get a good size. Tapajos seem to do better in groups of 5 or more which wouldn't work in that size tank. I would lean towards the Severum and the Acaras. The Boesmani should be fine in there as well. Good luck!
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Re: 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
Fishboy75, thanks so much for taking the time to reply, appreciate your feedback! I’m setting up my tank next week, so will definitely take your suggestion into account. I guess Ill have to get the Geos once I have a bigger tanks. Thanks!
- Meenamma
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Re: 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
A severum will eventually outgrow that tank, but the acaras are a good choice. Good luck!
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sir_keith - Joined: Tue Oct 30, 2018 1:57 pm
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Re: 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
sir_keith wrote:A severum will eventually outgrow that tank, but the acaras are a good choice. Good luck!
Thanks Sir_keith. Something to think about. As an alternative to the severum, Would angelfish be suitable instead? Maybe 2-3?
- Meenamma
- Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:35 pm
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Re: 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
Meenamma wrote:Thanks Sir_keith. Something to think about. As an alternative to the severum, Would angelfish be suitable instead? Maybe 2-3?
That may or may not work. Angels will appreciate such a tall tank, but no matter how many of them you start out with, eventually you will end up with a pair who want the whole upper tank for themselves. Conversely, the acaras will also want their own space, and may or may not leave the angels in peace; I've seen it work both ways. I think you need to decide which species is your top priority, and pick tankmates accordingly. If you want the acaras, I don't think angels are the best tankmates in an aquarium of this size, and it might be best to chose non-cichlid fishes as dithers. If you want the angels primarily, I'd pick relatively peaceful tankmates, perhaps Keyholes or Bolivian Rams. Just my opinion.

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sir_keith - Joined: Tue Oct 30, 2018 1:57 pm
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Re: 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
Definitely prefer to start with the EBA. Will work on the tank around that. Thanks for the helpful feedback. M
- Meenamma
- Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:35 pm
- Location: San Diego
Re: 65 gallon stocking ideas - severum and EBA
Hi, I decided to upgrade to a 130 instead. Will check the forum for stocking options for that, or start a new thread. Thanks!
sir_keith wrote:Meenamma wrote:Thanks Sir_keith. Something to think about. As an alternative to the severum, Would angelfish be suitable instead? Maybe 2-3?
That may or may not work. Angels will appreciate such a tall tank, but no matter how many of them you start out with, eventually you will end up with a pair who want the whole upper tank for themselves. Conversely, the acaras will also want their own space, and may or may not leave the angels in peace; I've seen it work both ways. I think you need to decide which species is your top priority, and pick tankmates accordingly. If you want the acaras, I don't think angels are the best tankmates in an aquarium of this size, and it might be best to chose non-cichlid fishes as dithers. If you want the angels primarily, I'd pick relatively peaceful tankmates, perhaps Keyholes or Bolivian Rams. Just my opinion.
- Meenamma
- Joined: Wed Oct 07, 2020 10:35 pm
- Location: San Diego
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