Hello everyone,
I'm an experienced fish keeper but have never kept africans before. I have a 450g tank that is housing some large clown loaches and a Mbu puffer (and some CA cichlids being sold, and that are currently separated). The tank has PFS and some large pieces of driftwood as decor. The flow through the tank is pretty even and gentle but is around 6000 g/h. I figured it might be best to house the puffer with other fish from it's natural habitat, or close to it. Does anyone have any suggestions on any africans that they feel might work? I don't know very much about them at all... Ideally it should be quick, smart, not very aggressive to non-conspecifics, not a bottom dweller, and above 3" if possible. Colorful is a bonus! If anyone has suggestions of a non-aggressive schooling fish that would be fine too! Keep in mind the puffer will get very large, and could be easily picked on by smaller fish. The puffer will be the focal point and I'm just looking for a little more movement and possibly color in the tank. It's currently about 15".
Looking forward to seeing what you guys can think of. If there's anything else you need to know to provide some possible candidates just ask! Thanks for any input.
I'm an experienced fish keeper but have never kept africans before. I have a 450g tank that is housing some large clown loaches and a Mbu puffer (and some CA cichlids being sold, and that are currently separated). The tank has PFS and some large pieces of driftwood as decor. The flow through the tank is pretty even and gentle but is around 6000 g/h. I figured it might be best to house the puffer with other fish from it's natural habitat, or close to it. Does anyone have any suggestions on any africans that they feel might work? I don't know very much about them at all... Ideally it should be quick, smart, not very aggressive to non-conspecifics, not a bottom dweller, and above 3" if possible. Colorful is a bonus! If anyone has suggestions of a non-aggressive schooling fish that would be fine too! Keep in mind the puffer will get very large, and could be easily picked on by smaller fish. The puffer will be the focal point and I'm just looking for a little more movement and possibly color in the tank. It's currently about 15".
Looking forward to seeing what you guys can think of. If there's anything else you need to know to provide some possible candidates just ask! Thanks for any input.