Lamprologus Ocellatus

[gobucks1]

I was thinking about setting up a tank for a colony of these guys.

Anyone keep/kept them? or got any good info on them? know where i can get some?

thanks

(btw, i have kept mbuna and peacocks, but his is my first experience with shellies, so if this isnt a good starter shellie, let me know)

 

[mike dunagan]

pretty easy to keep, what size tank? Species only is best... Lots of shells and sand is all you need!!!!!!!

 

[gobucks1]

is a 20 good for a good while? i could upgrade after a good while, once i go back to work

sweet that theyre easy

what kinds of shells, just old snail shells?

 

[gobucks1]

i was thinking 2 males and 4 females

 

[mike dunagan]

20L is fine with that number, but another female or two will be best!

 

[gobucks1]

its actually a 20H, would 2m and 7f still work?

 

[mike dunagan]

the foot print is pretty small... It would be tough, but worth a shot

 

[gobucks1]

alright, im gonna do it

are there any smaller shellies that would do better in that tank size?
are they easy to sex?

its got an AC 20-50gallon filter on it and i do 75% WC weekly

 

[mike dunagan]

water change sounds a little much... smaller fish need to be a little more delicate. At most do a 50%...

http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/showthread.php?p=2029853#post2029853

Here are some ideas

 

[gobucks1]

well i do a 25% every monday and a 50% every wednesday, so 75% a week
the link doesnt seem to be working, it just takes me back to the main mfk screen


and thanks for your help