Advice for tank stocking

[JamesMelling]

Hi, I'm new to this forum and fishkeeping in general. I have been recently given a 18 UK gallon (30" x 15" x 12") tank and all the necessary equipment for a tropical tank. I have a friend who is a fishkeeper (synodontisjack) and I would like to setup a tank with interesting fish as opposed to the 'general community' fish. My budget is around £60 and I would welcome some suggestions towards fish to stock, and good combinations of species.

Thanks,

James

 

[haynchinook334]

rams are good, also, apisolgramma, and shell dwellers.
And WELCOME TO MFK!!!

 

[synodontisjack]

some of the smaller magrocanthus eels, or dwarf puffers, or neolamprologus.

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

tanganyikan shelldwellers are the best way to go, they provide a lot more in terms of behavior than most small fish.

 

[Lupin]

to MFK!

Lake Tanganyikan shelldwellers are very fascinating. It's either of them, a pair of rams or a trio of apistogrammas although the last two suggestions will point towards general community.