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chico3611

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African lover who finaly stopped being lazy and signed up for MFK.

Im in the process of setting up a 150 and cant wait to post some pics and get some feedback. I'll throw some pics of my 55 up real soon.


I'd love to take a look at some of your tanks, so send over a pic of your pride and Joy.


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Here is are the pics of the 55 as promissed. Non of the fish where in the mood to smile for the close up so I did the best I could. Mostly Africans, but there are some other guest in there, no problems yet so dont jinx it.

And I hate the fake plants (some are real) but I threw them in and rearanged the rock work as I had some new fish I was tryin to make sure didnt get picked on. I have no agression between fish (despite the mix) but they have made it CRYSTAL CLEAR that no new comers are welcome to the tank.

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welcome .. post those pics after your all set up!
 
WolfFish o1;686744; said:
what are some some of the other of the none africans?
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Well those who dont belong are the Jack Dempsy and the Jewel Cichlids, but I have never had a problem with these. There is also a random Catfish I rescued. I dont know what type of cat and havent tried to get a pick as it hides. The cat is all grey with some black spots 6inches plus.

5 Pics went in but 3 you have to link to on the bottom. I think the jewels are in that pic and luckily I have never had a problem.

I have 3 jewels and they seem to fight eachother instead of the tank mates.
 
welcome and thanks for sharing. nice tank set up.
I believe that the common jewel cichlid is African.
I can see that by the mix of fish that they would not be warm welcomers to a new fish. If you do add a fish, try rearranging the rocks to throw off their established territories, that may help.

Scientific Name: Hemichromis guttatus
Common Name(s): Common Jewel Fish
Geo. Origin: Ivory Coast to Cameroon
Habitat: Still or Slow-Moving Water with Root Tangles
Diet: Omnivore
Gender Differences: Monomorphic
Breeding: Substrate Spawner
Temperament: Mildly Aggressive
Maximum Size: 4""
Temperature: 75-89°F
pH: 5.6-9.0
Water Hardness: Neutral
 
Thanks for the correction on the jewel FishHead.
My last attempt at adding to the tank I did jsut what you suggest with rearanging rocks added new ones and even the plastic plants. But with that mix in there they made it clear "No New Comers". I find it funny b/c I dont have aggresssion between the tank mates.


Paul, thanks for the link to the pics.
You have a great collection. I cant wait to have the 150 up im going to just be snapping shots away.


As for anyone else whos got pics, I would love to see your set ups :headbang2
 
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