I'm new to the forum... I am in the process of setting up a 20 gal for africans. I was thinking of 1-2 Julidochromis transcriptus, 1-2 Neo. leleupi, a half dozen barbs... Maybe a brevis or 2. Do you think this will work? I'm open for all suggestions.
20 gal African tank ideas
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Well you got the right idea with small fish. I will start off by saying I would just leave the barbs out completely. I think they would look funny but I dont know much about keepting them with africans. I believe some Julies can have a bad attitude and are better off in species only tanks, but I have not kept them my self so I am sure someone on here will better know.
In my own opinion I would go with shell dwellers instead of rock dwellers. Things like lamprologus ocellatus, brevis, multifasciatus or any lamprologus species would make a good shellie tank for a 20gal. They usually have a lot of personality as well. Thats just my own opinion.
In my own opinion I would go with shell dwellers instead of rock dwellers. Things like lamprologus ocellatus, brevis, multifasciatus or any lamprologus species would make a good shellie tank for a 20gal. They usually have a lot of personality as well. Thats just my own opinion.
I would recommend 1 Juli... They get pretty mean when 2 are involved and in close quarters. As for Shell Dwellers? I can get you two babies for free if you want them. Hell, I'll even deliver them too. LOL You will need a few shells too if you want them.
I wouldn't do half dozen Barbs either. Again small size tank. Go for 3.
Calvis is something else you could do! Get a baby and it'll take a few years before they really grow.
I wouldn't do half dozen Barbs either. Again small size tank. Go for 3.
Calvis is something else you could do! Get a baby and it'll take a few years before they really grow.
I was told barbs would help bring the africans out of their shyness... also, I saw some pretty sweet looking green barbs!
sharkbait08;2640531; said:FREE babies and FREE delivery?!? Can't pass that up LOL.
I will if you really want them. The LPS sells them for like 15-20 each. Not sure why so much but my 'ol ladie's dwellers just had babies and she doesn't want them.
barbs are not really needed. With enough hiding places they will come out. Even if you have other fish in the tank the shellies will hid for a bit at first
I've kept Julidochromis transriptus in a 20 gallon and they've bred. I've also kept Lamprologus multifasciatus in with them as well and they also bred as well. The leleupis will probably overun the tank though if they breed.
mike dunagan;2642067; said:
Thanks for the info. I'm still thinking of the green barbs anyway... I really like them. It should not be a problem though, right?!?