peacock question

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sakana420

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hey i just started getting into this hobby.could someone help me in the right direction. i have a 75 gallon tank with white sand and a black back ground.what kind of rocks should i put or should i just put clay pots or should i set it up different. im building this tank just for myself im not going to enter a show so its doesnt have to be crazy

what easier to maintain for a beginner a all male tank or a mixed tank..im not planning on breeding them if that helps you ..how many fish would you recommend for a 75 gallon tank. so far im planning on getting some ngara flame tails what kind of other fish should i add to it

i hope this is enough info for you guys to help me out thanks if there is anything i didnt mention let me know
 
All males better with most African community tank. Best to start with small stuff first. Start with the smallest & least aggressive fish you like first then anything that attends to be more aggressive or grows quick last.
Good stuff.
Electric Yellow labidos, Ps acei, Ps Saulosi, rusty cichlid, Oto Ovatus Electric blue II's, Deep water electra, Phenochilus, & male only peacocks because the females look alike.
If want to put a couple Tanganikian go with s single fish because some pairs will be aggressive if they breed. Lamp. Daffodil birchardi, Juli marleri, Cypo Burundi Frontosa ( will get big but takes awhile)
Scanvengers. Bushynose plecos, synodontis pertrocola or multipunctatus cats,Non african but can go well Clown loaches, yoyo loaches

Figure 20-30 fish in your tank as young but may need to thin the herd when adults or they may do it for you?

me Dave
 
No need to get upset most of the questions your asking are personal preference questions and one you answered yourself. If you don't want breeding - then all male.
75 gal is a good size for Mbunas, they do appreciate rocks or caves or stacked clay pots or orniments with lotsa holes. As for multiple Peacocks - it works for some ppl it didn't for me. My Eureka Red Jake assainated several other Peacocks in a body of water 3x as large as yours. as for what types of fish - hey you gotta live with them so that choice is all you. Just be aware fish for the Rift Lakes come in all different sizes and temperments - goggle researching is highly recommened.
 
thanks other one ...im not mad it just seemed everyone comes to look at your forum then doesnt leave any feed back.. thanks for the info
 
I keep all peacocks and the jacobfriebergi are the most aggressive. Eureka red, lemon jakes etc. these are the most aggresive peacocks. If you keep Bengas, ruby reds, cobues etc you shouldnt have a problem. I have been doing peacocks for 10 yrs and one of my 72 bows are all male. I did have to remove the jacobfriebergi's to keep peace. Remember though that all fish are individuals and what works for me may not work for you. i have had problems with seemingly "less aggresive fish" and didn't have problems with some more aggressive fish. It depends on a lot of different factors. If you put them all in as fry they will all figure out who is boss and the tank should stay relatively calm. when you add new comers make sure they are young and let them grow in the tank. I hope this helps!
 
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