Stocking Ideas [50G]

[andres]

I have been looking for fish to stock my 50G with, and recently have taken interest in some of the colorful africans. Does anyone have any suggestions on what would work well here?

I was looking at Labidochromis caeruleus and Red Empress. Those two seemed to appeal to most. Any problems with these in my setup? Suggested tank mates?

I have noticed alot of the african tank shots I have seen seem to have a LARGE stock of fish for the tank size, are they hardy fish or are african lovers just that hardcore?

Right now I have a penguin 350 on the tank, and if necisarry I'll throw an AC110 on as well.


Thanks in advance

 

[mike dunagan]

over filtration is key. Red emps get too big for a 50.

 

[blatch]

yer but labs will be fine though i would go for labs an demansoni as they are pretty common in USA

 

[mahemaheman85]

how long is the tank??? And like stated above over filtration is very important with africans the more the better

 

[andres]

48" Long. I will probably add an AC110 to the tank then.

 

[Ransom]

yellow labs are great to watch nice temprement and they dont get too big

 

[Cichlaholics Anonymous]

I'd go with tangs, and if you want color, then leleupi is the best choice IMO

 

[andres]

thanks guys I will look into all of these

 

[mahemaheman85]

48 long is a good footprint for mbuna, thats what i would look into if i was you

 

[andres]

48 long is a good footprint for mbuna, thats what i would look into if i was you

thanks, will do!