Cichild convertion 75g

[Rizla]

Hi all an a bit of a noob here, but hope u can help?

Have acquired a juwel trigon 350 with fish as well. As such a large tank have had to refill when moved and had to start cycling with fish. Things are going well with the testing it's moving in right direction but I have thoughts on making this a cichild tank in the next 6 months and rehouse the current stock. I would like to have 20-30 fish of semi aggressive behaviour and bright colours are important to the lady of the house lol. Any response welcome.

 

[spoonman]

If the tank was up when you got it and you just moved it to your house with the same filters (kept wet hopefully) you shouldnt cycle at all. A cichlid tank calls for sand substrate, lots of rock or driftwood and good filtration. Relatively easy IME/IMO.

 

[HUKIT]

African peacocks or mbuna will get you those colors and stocking numbers. Here's a link for a generic stocking list to give you a idea, click on each species to get a idea of color....

Cookie Cutter - 75-gallons

 

[Rizla]

Cool thanks will study that for a few weeks I think!! Looks a bit daunting to understand all those species and their behaviours, companions etc.

 

[HUKIT]

Don't worry with over 800 plus species of cichlids coming from the Rift Valley lakes no one knows them all, maybe someone but no one I know. Just take your time reading and researching fish prior to actual stocking.

 

[bcurlacher54]

just listen to HUKIT and you'll get it right. if i can do it with his help anyone can.

 

[treym563]

IMO look into Mbuna's from lake Malawi

 

[mdawg75]

Ive heard the Mbuna's are great with neat individual personalities. I am biased because I have African Peacocks and just love them, So you cant go wrong with either. Good luck

 

[rain87]

I love Malawi cichlids I miss mine . You can do a gravel substrate with cichlids it doesn't have to be sand although I think sand looks better.