46g Cichlid tank---Yes or no? - Aquarium Advice

Marconis · 02-08-2007, 01:44 PM

I have been reading many different things. Some say minimum for Africans is 50, others say 30. Is it possible to have a 46g cichlid tank? If so, I won't be able to have much variety will I?

**Fishyfanatic** · 02-08-2007, 01:47 PM

Moved to the Cichlid Forum.

You could, but IMO you won't be able to have a big variety. What is the length of the tank?

Marconis · 02-08-2007, 01:49 PM

**Fishyfanatic** · 02-08-2007, 01:51 PM

Sure, but I would keep less aggressive species.

Marconis · 02-08-2007, 01:57 PM

What do you reccommend?

JustOneMore20 · 02-08-2007, 01:58 PM

I think it would make a nice tank with Africans from Lake Tanganyika. Other folks will have to make suggestions, as I only keep Malawians.

There are many Tangs that stay small enough for a 46g without being too overly aggressive.

**Fishyfanatic** · 02-08-2007, 02:00 PM

Species such as Labs, Socolofi, Aceis, Cobalts, etc would be beautiful in the tank if you were going for Malawi Mbuna. If you are looking more towards other lakes, I don't have first hand experience and hopefully someone else will chime in.

Are you going for a planted tank? If so, Angels would be a nice choice in addition to Rams or Apistos.

Marconis · 02-08-2007, 02:02 PM

Nope, just fake plants at the moment. I really like the majority of the Malawian's, and my LFS has a nice selection of them.

**Fishyfanatic** · 02-08-2007, 02:16 PM

Check out what kind of stock they have available and what interests you and let us know. There are certain species that I wouldn't keep in a tank that is 36" in length because of their agressivness.

maxwell1295 · 02-08-2007, 04:11 PM

A lot of it depends on what colors you like. There are quite a few species that would work well in a tank that size. Ps. Saulosi or Ps. Demasoni species tank would work. You could do a group of 20 Saulosi....just make sure you get a decent M/F ratio. 4 females for every 1 male is a good guideline to follow. You could also do 12-15 Demasoni with a group of 5-6 Yellow Labs as well.

02-08-2007, 01:44 PM	#1
Marconis Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 848 Images: 4	46g Cichlid tank---Yes or no? I have been reading many different things. Some say minimum for Africans is 50, others say 30. Is it possible to have a 46g cichlid tank? If so, I won't be able to have much variety will I? __________________ Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas.

02-08-2007, 01:47 PM	#2
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Moved to the Cichlid Forum. You could, but IMO you won't be able to have a big variety. What is the length of the tank? __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

02-08-2007, 01:49 PM	#3
Marconis Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 848 Images: 4	36" __________________ Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas.

02-08-2007, 01:51 PM	#4
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Sure, but I would keep less aggressive species. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

02-08-2007, 01:57 PM	#5
Marconis Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 848 Images: 4	What do you reccommend? __________________ Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas.

02-08-2007, 02:00 PM	#7
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Species such as Labs, Socolofi, Aceis, Cobalts, etc would be beautiful in the tank if you were going for Malawi Mbuna. If you are looking more towards other lakes, I don't have first hand experience and hopefully someone else will chime in. Are you going for a planted tank? If so, Angels would be a nice choice in addition to Rams or Apistos. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

02-08-2007, 02:02 PM	#8
Marconis Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Dec 2006 Location: Long Island, New York Posts: 848 Images: 4	Nope, just fake plants at the moment. I really like the majority of the Malawian's, and my LFS has a nice selection of them. __________________ Lower your head modestly while passing, and you will harvest bananas.

02-08-2007, 02:16 PM	#9
Fishyfanatic Aquarium Advice Addict Community Moderator Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Illinois Posts: 10,303 Images: 15	Check out what kind of stock they have available and what interests you and let us know. There are certain species that I wouldn't keep in a tank that is 36" in length because of their agressivness. __________________ Vote for Aquarium Advice 10 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 29 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Community 55 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid Fry 150 Gallon Lake Malawi Cichlid

02-08-2007, 04:11 PM	#10
maxwell1295 Aquarium Advice FINatic Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Queens, NY Posts: 887 Images: 7	A lot of it depends on what colors you like. There are quite a few species that would work well in a tank that size. Ps. Saulosi or Ps. Demasoni species tank would work. You could do a group of 20 Saulosi....just make sure you get a decent M/F ratio. 4 females for every 1 male is a good guideline to follow. You could also do 12-15 Demasoni with a group of 5-6 Yellow Labs as well. __________________ 125G Mostly Malawi Tank 75G Malawi Mbuna 7G Office MiniBow 125 Gallon Mixed African Thread, 75 Gallon Mixed Malawi Thread

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