Meeki: Otherwise known as the Fire Mouth, beautiful fish max size 6-7".
Citrinellus: Known as the Midas, 14-16".
Amarillo: Max's out around 10-12",
Breidohri: Males about 12" females slightly smaller, very slow grower
Zonatus: 14" full grown,
Sp. Coatzacoalcos: 12" max,
Tetracanthus: Known as the Cuban cichlid, max size 10" very slow grower.
Bocourti: Not as aggressive as the above fish max size 14-16",
Pearsi: Same as the Bocourti in temperament and size.,
Temporalis: Known as the Chocolate Cichlid, max size around 14" peaceful like the Pearsi,
Balzanii: Is a gravel sifter that reaches 8" max,
Umbrifera: Very aggressive max size 22"
With that list: All of the species except the Balzinii and the Meeki will be a single or pair tank only, for the Pearsi, Bocourti and Choc they are peaceful but get to large and the others are far to aggressive to have anything more than a solo or pair. The Balzinii and firemouths could coexist, say 2-3 of ea.
What I do when I cant make up my mind, is I buy all the fish I want (or think I want) at a small size, like 1-2". I buy like 3 and then I let them grow up a bit together, and then pick and chose as they grow, based on look and personality.
Monatus: never heard of this one.
Citrinellus: Known as the Midas, 14-16".
Amarillo: Max's out around 10-12",
Breidohri: Males about 12" females slightly smaller, very slow grower
Zonatus: 14" full grown,
Sp. Coatzacoalcos: 12" max,
Tetracanthus: Known as the Cuban cichlid, max size 10" very slow grower.
Bocourti: Not as aggressive as the above fish max size 14-16",
Pearsi: Same as the Bocourti in temperament and size.,
Temporalis: Known as the Chocolate Cichlid, max size around 14" peaceful like the Pearsi,
Balzanii: Is a gravel sifter that reaches 8" max,
Umbrifera: Very aggressive max size 22"
With that list: All of the species except the Balzinii and the Meeki will be a single or pair tank only, for the Pearsi, Bocourti and Choc they are peaceful but get to large and the others are far to aggressive to have anything more than a solo or pair. The Balzinii and firemouths could coexist, say 2-3 of ea.
What I do when I cant make up my mind, is I buy all the fish I want (or think I want) at a small size, like 1-2". I buy like 3 and then I let them grow up a bit together, and then pick and chose as they grow, based on look and personality.
Monatus: never heard of this one.
The Balazani's need a cool spell for a couple months each year to keep there color and health. Might look into Geophagus Altifrons instead. With the above two another awesome addition is a few Mesonautus Festivums. That would be a stunning treo for a tank and cover top/middle/bottom very well.
