options for my jewel cichlids

[ironviking4]

My centerpiece tank is five feet long and four feet deep, housing a pair of jewel cichlids, two striped Raphael catfishes, and a juvenile sailfin pleco. All the inhabitants get along, but the tank feels somewhat inactive. I'm considering adding a robust New World cichlid, like an oscar or severum, to liven things up. Would an oscar peacefully coexist with my current fish in the long run?

[whetu]

I'd personally recommend Severums, they're fantastic with Jewels. I've had great experiences with them, they're very compatible. I recall having a 250-liter tank where my Severums spawned multiple times and successfully raised a few young ones. When I eventually sold the setup, there were 30 Severums, along with the two Jewel Cichlids you can see in the photo.

[ironviking4]

I'd add Severums, they're great with Jewels.

This is mum, dad and the kids. Had a 250 liter tank, Severums spawned multiple times, always managed to raise a few. Sold the set up, had 30 Severums plus the two Jewel Cichlids you can see in the photo.