I wouldn't add anymore Red Zebs to a 55g. I'd rather let the more peaceful ones take a foothold in the tank, before the more aggressive ones. Then I would add the Aceis, then I would add the Labs. I would add the Rusties first (they're the most placid fish out of all of them). Red Zebras growth rate is a lot higher than any other cichlid and they are more aggressive than the other species I have noted. When you get Red Zebras, buy them smaller than the others. Introduce the Acei's, and Yellow Labs first. That would be a beautiful african tank with orange, yellow, blue, and purple colors. Make sure you have ample filtration (about 550 GPH) and if they are juvies (around 1-2 inches), then I've been doing about a 25% water change per week. If you get all of the cichlids the same size, your Red Zebras will outgrow them and bully them.
The ones mentioned in this thread are the most peaceful africans there are. There are many ways you can do an african tank. From my experience, 15-20 is a really good number for africans. Acei's, Yellow Labs, and Rusties are pretty calm fish.
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