archocentrus sajica questions

[TrailerParkFishTanks]

so far what ive read is that they are pretty much like a convict since theyre pretty much cousins. the maximum size is 5" and theyre peaceful on their own but aggressive when spawning. this is pretty much a generic description of most cichlids so does anyone have any experience for the "new to new worlds" guy here. ive been growing them out for a few months and actually moved the larger 3 into the 125v with the africans (they started eating my growout fry). i have 8 total and when they all get bigger can i put them in with the africans or are these too timid? ive never kept convicts so i dont know how fiesty these guys can be. i was also kicking around the idea of turning the 55 into a tank for them. will they demolish plants if i try to make it a planted tank?

[Regalblue]

They won't demolish the plants,  but they will uproot them with their digging.  A 55 would be a great tank to let them have. Although I suspect you'll end up with two pairs. (One on each side)

[TrailerParkFishTanks]

so if i do plants its gotta be some java fern and anubias? any others that might be ok? if they get there own 55, im gonna cram some plants in there. i havent had a planted tank since i started messing with africans. any tank mates that might work with them?

[Regalblue]

Plants better be anchored down really well.   

You could try some Buenos Aires Tetras (10min) But they'll probably end up getting slaughtered over time.

[African cichlid Keeper]

I wouldn't put the archocentrus sajica in with the African cichlids.  There not as mean as cousins.