55gal?

[d3v0ncullen]

Hello, I was wondering how many cichlids i can fit in a 55gal?
Not sure what breed a want yet.

[Northernguy]

First you have to figure out what you want.
Try and stay with fish that get no bigger than 5-6",you will be able to have more and you will not need a larger tank in the very near future!
Remember to research and don't forget temperment and size of the fish so you can add more.
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There is a combatability chart around here too.

[sergo]

it will depend on the species you want and how much filtration you plan on using.

[Crispy]

Make lots of caves/holes for them to take cover in. Slate rock, driftwood, and clay pots are a good bet.

[rangur1]

given the size of the tank,you might want to go with one species of peacock [because they interbreed] or any of the less aggressive dwarf mbuna to get started rustys,yellow labs,Lab. chisulae [spell?] are fish that grow to say 4-6 inches. have plenty of rock cover [resin decor, logs, etc] and overstock to say 14-16 fish per tank i believe is recommended. of course heavy filtration and frequent water changes are in order. good luck