Cichlid tank mates query

[Macgenie]

Hi guys,

First time poster!

Just cycling my new tank (Aqua One Parquet 250l) and getting close to fish time.

Really would like mainly medium sized fish of different colour and interest/character so not keen on small shoals of tetra etc.

Love Cichlids and different kinds or fish like Leopard Bush Fish.

Could you recommend a collective of fish who would like the following parameters please:

GH 180
KH 120
PH 7.5
NO2 0
NO3 80 (coming down)

Thanks.

Mac.

[plankton]

Welcome to the forum.
You're not going to get many bigger fish in the tank (it's not quite 4' long).
The water is a bit hard so don't go for the South American cichlids who do much better in soft water.
You may just get a pair of "Bush fish" in there, the water is right at the top of their range.
You don't give an ammonia reading, am I correct in presuming it's zero?

[fr499y]

welcome to

Are you set on cichlids?

[Macgenie]

Hi guys, thanks for the interactions. Ammonia is 0 yes. Not set on anything really. Just want a collection of fish that will live a good few years. Nothing small (tetra esq) bit other than that completely up for ideas. Was going to Trop co tomorrow to have a good look round.

I like fish with interest and character.

[Macgenie]

welcome to

Are you set on cichlids?

[Macgenie]

Welcome to the forum.
You're not going to get many bigger fish in the tank (it's not quite 4' long).
The water is a bit hard so don't go for the South American cichlids who do much better in soft water.
You may just get a pair of "Bush fish" in there, the water is right at the top of their range.
You don't give an ammonia reading, am I correct in presuming it's zero?

[fr499y]

What about some of the more unusual fish like the Empire gudgeon?

[Macgenie]

What about some of the more unusual fish like the Empire gudgeon?

Yeah like that! Just need some slightly bigger as well if there are any other great suggestions.

Thanks.