New 500ltr Tanganyika Tank

  • We are currently upgrading MFK. thanks! -neo
A few pics of current stock:
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Leilupi look like they are breeding again, that was quick.
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My 240ltr Community tank (Keyholes, Congo Tetras, Angels, Ruby Barbs, Clown Loaches, various tetras etc)
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Cheers Mike Re: Comps & Multis, I might have to reconsider the multis. I'll wait and see.
 
Quick update:

Tank at the moment is as follows (500ltrs), and will be staying this way as i'm bloody smashed!!:

8 Tropheus Moorii Ikola "Kaiser"
7 Neolamprologus Leleupi
2 Altolamprologus Compressiceps
1 Neolamprologus Brichardi
2 Ophthalmotilapia Ventralis
2 Juli. Transcriptus
1 Juli. Regani
3 Lamprologus Brevis


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The Tropheus are getting very big, very quickly. I've upped my water changes since I got them and between that, the large tank and NLS they are in great shape. They are ferocious eaters.

This is a bit blurred, I'm not a good photographer at all!!
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These Brevis are amazing little fish, the colour on the male is stunning. The ventralis in the background are lightning quick, this is the only pic I could get them in.

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Still guarding that cave, I hope to see some fry soon!!!
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Overall pic,(also blurred)
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This is a great looking setup. I would just keep my eye out for aggression between the tropheus. 8 is a low number, manageable, but low.

Also, you might have already had some breeding, but the comps/calvus would have taken care of that for you.
 
love your tank but plastic plants i dont know....
 
CichlidsRool;3015641; said:
love your tank but plastic plants i dont know....

I agree with you, The community tank used to be very densely planted but my heater got stuck in the on position for about a week and it melted the lot of them. The 240ltr took the backburner for a while while I was setting up the big tank but I'm going to get it back to its former glory soon. The plastic plants are temporary until I get my act together.

Also re: Low Tropheus numbers, i've already had some aggression problems but it's settled down now. I've been offered two Kaisers from a friend (for free) but worried that it will upset the colony. Any ideas?
 
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