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Hi: I've been keeping tropical fish for almost 40 years and recently, after waiting for my last 4-year old neon tetra to die, I decided to give Cichlids a try. Cleaned out the tank and set it up for Africans by using Aragonite sand and waited until it cycled properly. Bought some small Cichlids...but little did I know that they would be BIG cichlids before I knew it. I have 2 Venustus, and 2 Rostratus (I think), and they are living "happily" in a 30-gallon with good filtration, lots of water changes and careful monitoring. They have lots of hiding places. I am considering a >100 gallon tank (72" L). Is there a preferred width and height for these fish and could that 6' tank support those 4 fish, if they continue to get along with each other? The bigger Venustus is now about 3.5-4" so a change is soon needed. Looking also for advice on "best" filtration/bio equipment for that size tank, and options for what smaller fish I can keep with the Cichlids. Thanks in advance!! RB