75 G african tank

[fishandcards]

I am in the process of setting up a 75 gallon tank for my son (Dad will be doing most of the work as usual). This is what I have planned for stocking:

8 to 10 Psuedotropheus Saulosi (2 to 3 males and 6 to 8 females)
6 to 8 Iodotropheus sprengerae (2 males and 4 to 6 females)
3 Synodonis Petricola

Questiosn I have are as follows:

1. Is this a viable combination of fish (I will be buying juvies and sperating out the extras)? I understand there is no guarantee as all have different personalities.
2. Does anyone have a suggestion to replace the Rusties with? I want something that is quite a bit different in appearance (would actually like green or red but cannot find anything that would be a good idea).
3. Is the stocking quantities and ratios okay?
4. Does anyone live in the metro Detroit area and have juvies of these fish for sale (I am a month or two out from buying, but trying to plan ahead)?

 

[squirrilah fish]

To answer your second question the fish that comes to mind is the lethrinops intermedius. But that might not be the best mix, I wouldn't say it definitely would not work, but it could be difficult.

 

[Cecil2010]

Psuedotropheus are best kept with other Psuedotropheus as they are algae grazers. And should be on a special diet.

 

[squirrilah fish]

Would a Labeotropheus trewavasae sp. 'red top' work, that would be cool.

 

[squirrilah fish]

Or labidochromis textilis or labeotropheus fuelleborni are some other ones I know of, if you want to stick strictly to Mbuna.

I have a mixed tank, so I think what I would do first.