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Hi everyone! I have been researching now for a few weeks about cichlid tanks and I feel as I need some specific advice because some places say one thing and others say another. I know that’s how the world works, but I figured this would work better to ask the ‘experts’.

I have a few thriving community tanks and I think I want to build my first cichlid tank. I like some of the Africans, some of the SA/CA; but I think I like more of the Africans better. From what I’ve seen, I like the Yellow labs, johanni, demasoni, acei, and then I like the EBA, and some peacocks, convicts, Bolivian rams, Dempsey, blue Hap, etc. Kinda confused with peacocks, are there both African and SA/CA peacocks? I saw some beautiful orange peacocks at my LFS. I have a spare 55g that fits perfectly in my entryway of my home but I may upgrade to a 75 or 90 in the future. I have the cycle starting with media from my community tank. I am not going to rush this one. I have Aragonite sand in there. I am going to make sure my cycle is 100% complete along with temps and pH and everything before even considering getting anything. Best way to introduce, etc?

Thank you!