options for a 45 gallon

[voss345]

I know this is pretty bad dimensions for an african tank ( let alone cichlid tank), but would just like to know what my option would be

Was thinking about making a nice rock reef, what should i do ( pseudos and mbuna will get to big right?) was looking to stock this tank up real well, and will have overkill on filtration
let me know of your opinions

robb

 

[mike dunagan]

What are the dimensions

 

[voss345]

Mike
its got the foot print of a 30 gallon so it works out to be like 36 long by 12 wide by 23 high
very very very tall

 

[mike dunagan]

shellies, would work out. I could see a species only of dwarf mbuna

 

[voss345]

yea i didnt think i could fit much in there
ill check out dwarf mbuna for sure, you have any cool species i should be on the watch for?
we have a bunch of shellies at my work as well, i think i might throw my tank of brevis into that mix as well

 

[voss345]

an only shellie tank seems like a huge waste since its 23" deep haha

 

[mike dunagan]

The depth opens you up to multiple shellies and small lamps. I have have dwarf comps, lamp capunk, multies all in the same tanks. I am growing out some v. Moori with them. I am sure you could do a mix of small lamps with them as well.

 

[voss345]

alright ill keep you updated with my plans for the tank

was thinking id throw in some daffidil, brevis, ocellatus, and multies

how would i got about using the extra height for shellies? ledges??

 

[Muske]

Dithers...

 

[mike dunagan]

use a stone or stones to create caves and build a shelf on top for more shells