Ok, did some re-thinking!

[stevenm1]

I would like to put 1 male Convict, and 5 rainbows(dither fish not the cichlids, 3-5 inches) in my 29 gallon. Would that be Ok? My 55 gallon I would like to change to 1 Firemouth, 1 Decorus Catfish(6inches), and some dither fish (would like help on that, hopefully about 6), would that be Ok. Let me know your thoughts on both tanks! Thanks as always

[Kmuda]

Your stocking ideas sound fine for both tanks. I see no issues.

[ArcAngel]

i agree with kmuda. as for the 55 gallon dithers gaint danio are cool?

[~RuSh~]

I think the rainbows would do better in the 55g. I have 5-6 in a 30g tank, and although they are doing ok, I can tell they would appreciate the extra space. Not to mention I've kept juvenile cichlids in the 30g with the rainbows, and a lot of the cichlids picked on the rainbows. Not sure if they resemble a cichlid more than the tetras or what, but a male convict might be a rough tank mate for rainbows. Especially since they can be so spendy.

I would do the Firemouth, the Synodontis Decorus, and a large group of rainbows in the 55g. - That would be awesome.

And in the 30g, I would do the Convict, and a group of 6-7 tiger barbs. The tiger barbs will be quicker and more hardy than the rainbows.

[stevenm1]

Thanks guys that really helps. Will put the raonbows in the 55 with the firemouth and cat, the 29 will be a convict and tiger barbs. Thank you guys!

[~RuSh~]

Any pics of this setup? I think you should share with us.

[stevenm1]

I will be buying a camera soon, and after that I have to figure out how to get them onto my computer, then on to the site. Thanks for the interest!

[Tom]

You can usually get them onto you computer by way of a USB cable.
Here's a tutorial on getting them onto the interweb so we can see them:
http://www.oscarfish.com/oscar-forum/viewtopic.php/f,6/t,77611/