I have an fx4 for filtration. Right now I have some peacock/hap breeding groups but they will all be removed soon. Want to stick with African cichlids what fish would do good with this scape?
What should I stock in this 75g
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Why stick with cichlids again? Just wondering if you’ve already kept them and gotten big them why not try another species of fish?
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I like the scape just ready for some new fish. Haven’t keep mbuna so thinking about trying them out in this tank.
Mbuna are very fun. Try to stick with similar aggression range though, the more peaceful ones usually fail to compete with the nasties like auratus or zebra.
You could definitely get a large group in there.
I’d also through some synos or loaches in there for a little extra activity/change of scenery, as fish hiding in rocks or fighting each other all day may get old.
You could definitely get a large group in there.
I’d also through some synos or loaches in there for a little extra activity/change of scenery, as fish hiding in rocks or fighting each other all day may get old.
I would skip mbuna unless you want to add rocks. What about Tanganyikans?
Some people have a passion for certain fish. I loved catfish for a few months than after a few died and an algae outbreak I kinda drifted from them. Now starting a few reptiles and am LOVING guppies. They're so personable!
IMO, Your scape looks more suited for Peacocks or small Haps.
As noted, Mbuna would do better with an elevated hardscape. Rocks stacked with peaks halfway up the tank, packed with numerous caves & crevices.
Look at some relatively peaceful male Haps such as Tiawan Reef, Borleyi & Red Empress.
I keep a community of Mbuna, Haps & Peacocks. The Haps are by far my favorites. Although I have some really awsome Mbuna, sooner or later I'm moving them to another tank. Lol.
As noted, Mbuna would do better with an elevated hardscape. Rocks stacked with peaks halfway up the tank, packed with numerous caves & crevices.
Look at some relatively peaceful male Haps such as Tiawan Reef, Borleyi & Red Empress.
I keep a community of Mbuna, Haps & Peacocks. The Haps are by far my favorites. Although I have some really awsome Mbuna, sooner or later I'm moving them to another tank. Lol.
The above answer, is why I don't often answer this type query.
But, since it was posed....
I have always wanted a colony of a single species of about 15 Tropheus, but never got around to it.
But if I did, I'd want the rocks, back and side panels covered in a crop of algae swaying with the current for them to graze on.
When I've seen this type tank, I've always been impressed and thought it most interesting