Im interested in a good tank setup.. I already have 2 blood parrot cichlids and a green terror?

Question

I have a 55 gallon tank and in it now i have a 6" and a 7" blood parrot cichlid as well as a 2.5 inch green terror. i want to add a fish that will be able to hold his own with the other three, and be an interesting fish to own as well. People have recommended to me flowerhorns or certain breeds of sunfish.. anyone else have another other ideas for this tank?

Answer 1

I wouldn't risk putting in a flowerhorn - these have nasty temperments.

The green terror will most likely to be the more aggressive of your current fish once he grows. If you would like a list of compatible fish, see the link below:
http://www.elmersaquarium.com/h701elmers_freshwater_handbook.htm

The blood parrots are in communities 6 and 7, the green terror 8 and 9, so I'd look for something in communities 7-8 to put in with yours.

Answer 2

Parrots prefer 55 gallon tanks green terrors prefer seventy 5. Firemouths extremely slot in a 30 as do convicts. in common terms the smallest cichlids like ram's and shell dwellers can in good condition. No fish that is going to advance extra effective than 4 MAX 5 inches in a 20 gallon tank. For a great cichlid tank you certainly prefer a 40+ gallon tank.

Answer 3

Flowerhorns, while beautiful, are VERY aggressive and will kill everything in your tank. They should only be kept as a single fish in an aquarium
The Blood Parrot should be kept in groups of pairs or more and is compatible with Angelfish, Featherfin Squeaker, Firemouth Cichlid, Green Terror, Kribensis, Leopard Pleco L114, Peppermint Pleco L030, Pleco (Common), Salvini Cichlid, Severum, Silver Dollar, Sunshine Pleco L014, Texas Cichlid.
The Green Terror should be kept in groups of pairs or more and is compatible with Blood Parrot, Convict Cichlid, Featherfin Squeaker, Firemouth Cichlid, Jack Dempsey, Leopard Pleco L114, Peppermint Pleco L030, Pleco (Common), Salvini Cichlid, Severum, Silver Arowana, Silver Dollar, Sunshine Pleco L014, Texas Cichlid, Tin Foil Barb,

When you cross reference, you end up with firemouth cichlid, leopard, peppermint or sunshine pleco, salvini cichlid, a school of silver dollars or a Texas cichlid. Keep a sharp eye out though. As your Terror gets bigger, it can kill your parrots. Parrots have deformed mouths making them unable to defend themselves in a fight and they have deformed bodies making them slower to swim away. In addition, they may be outperformed for food eventually so always watch and make sure they get enough to eat.
In a 55 gallon tank, though, I think you may have enough fish if you just add one of the plecos. The parrots and terror will put out a large bioload.