Pundamilia nyererei tankmates - suggestions please!

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I have a very young group of Pundamilia nyererei coming my way; the Ruit to be specific.

I want to know good suggestions for tank mates. I was told Mbunas are better than Peacocks or Haps....but I really want to mix peacocks or haps in there OVER Mbunas.

Tank is 55G
1 x Fluval 405
1 x Emporor 400 with all Bio
Several Rocks and Sand Substrate.

Please feel free to give me your opinion.

Thanks!

 

[Bre]

Whoever told you mbuna was right. Pundamillia are one of the most aggressive species of vics. You may be able to do it with a HUGE tank...Otherwise stick with mbuna in my opinion.

 

[www.JandRHookahs.com]

Ok than, Mbuna it is. Some suggestions to me were the Msobo or the Saulosi Tawianee Reef.

Any other suggestions as for a fit for this tank/setting?

I really like the Polit Lions Cove, Chinyankwazi, Lion Sanga, and Cynotilapia afra Likoma 'Red Top'. Would these do just as well as the Msobo or the Saulosi?

 

[1974Pantera]

First let me state that I very much respect Bre and her opinions.

I keep PN's and am not in the same camp as far as their temperament goes. I have several PN's together with fish from Tang. and Malawi in a 40 gal.

The key to peace is to make sure your tank has plenty of rock/slate...lots of caves. Ceramic pots are also a nice add to the tank to act as sanctuaries.

Disclaimer: I don't have any female PN's, just males only. The addition of females might add to their aggressiveness towards other fish.

Good luck and post pics of those PN's.

 

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They are coming in Tuesday, but I'll definitely post pictures.