I just put together my first African tank! How did I do?

[Carefree_Dude]

75 gallon stocked with 12 peacocks. Did I do well with the rock work? Anything I should change?

It's cloudy due to me just adding the sand and rocks last night

 

[The Morning]

Are those all peacocks? At least one appears to be a mbuna.

 

[Carefree_Dude]

They are all supposed to be peacocks, but I'm not good at identifying the different types. WHich one looks like a mbuna?

 

[The Morning]

Pictures are not extremely clear but the orange one looks like a red zebra. If you can get better pictures we may be able to identify the fish a little better. Hard to tell but the body shape of several look to be mbuna. Overall I think the tank looks good. I like the rock work.

 

[Carefree_Dude]

I'll get some better pictures of him once i get home. If he is a Mbuna, would it be better to replace him and be strictly peacock? How can I tell the difference between the two?

 

[TheReefer]

The tank looks great, I think they will love it.

 

[xraycer]

Where's the sunken pirate ship?

 

[The Morning]

Mbuna have a tendency to be more aggressive than peacocks. My experience is hit or miss if it is indeed a red zebra. Some are docile some highly aggressive. I mix mbuna and peacocks and for the most part have had success. Sometimes just finding right mix of fish.
If you want to ensure that the fish are what they are sold as buy from a reputable source. I would not suggest purchasing from mixed African tanks in stores.

 

[AnthonyFish20]

Red zebra should be fine with no issues i had many with peacocks and no issues.

 

[Carefree_Dude]

It's hard to get a good pic of him but will this work? Is he a mbuna?