Proposed African 55g

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I am not familiar with the various African cichlids but was asked about a nice mix for a communitty tank in an area that has somewhat hard, alkalyne water. The tank should contain several species and be colorful and active.
This is wahat I came up with and I would like those of you who are familiar with the fish to feel free to make comments and suggestions.
The fish were chosen for size, lack of serious aggression, and tolerance for the water conditions as well as appearance. ( Photo source for each is listed)

5-6 Melanochromis vermivorous, 2 3/4" (O'Brien)
6-8 Lamprologus stappersi, 2" with shells (Hagblom)
3 Cyprichromis leptosoma, 4" (Johnny Jensen)
5 Micralestes acutidens, 3 1/2" (Gratwicke)
1 Synodontis petricola, 4" (Johnny Jensen)

Please let me know what you think.

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Looks good but I would go with melanochromis johanni (maingano) in stead of the other melanochromis. the electric blue johanni is more vividly colored in addition to the fact that the young and female of this species are also blue with black stripes instead of icky silver like the vermivorus. They get to about the same size and temperament should be similar

other than that looks awesome:thumbsup:
 
They are all looking good but I think I would rethink on the Melanochromis in there.. honestly it may just be me but I ve had bad experience with them, I think they are nasty little suckers. The one I had either killed off everything in my tank or ripped up all their fins badly =( I dont think it be good with the other fish you have up there but I could be wrong. The rest of those fish are awesome and would make a great tank ^__^!! Good Luck!
 
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Ash said:
They are all looking good but I think I would rethink on the Melanochromis in there.. honestly it may just be me but I ve had bad experience with them, I think they are nasty little suckers. The one I had either killed off everything in my tank or ripped up all their fins badly =( I dont think it be good with the other fish you have up there but I could be wrong. The rest of those fish are awesome and would make a great tank ^__^!! Good Luck!
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What would be an attractive but mellower fish about the same size?
 
Ash said:
They are all looking good but I think I would rethink on the Melanochromis in there.. honestly it may just be me but I ve had bad experience with them, I think they are nasty little suckers.
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shame i thought they were the nicest looking
 
Ash said:
They are all looking good but I think I would rethink on the Melanochromis in there.. honestly it may just be me but I ve had bad experience with them, I think they are nasty little suckers. The one I had either killed off everything in my tank or ripped up all their fins badly =( I dont think it be good with the other fish you have up there but I could be wrong. The rest of those fish are awesome and would make a great tank ^__^!! Good Luck!
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I think Ash is spot on, the Mels. can be very nasty and relentless...Yellow Labs might work though....
 
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