Mbuna stocking

[Gawang]

I am interested in try a mbuna tank Ina 40 gallon breeder. Does anyone have any experience on what types to use and whether or not it could work in that size tank. Thanks!

 

[CraigMac]

It is normally recommended to have a 4' long tank for mbuna, so a minimum 55g. I think a 40 breeder is 3' if I remember which would not be advised and could lead to a lot of aggression.

You could go with dwarf cichlids in there though.

 

[Fishie]

It is normally recommended to have a 4' long tank for mbuna, so a minimum 55g. I think a 40 breeder is 3' if I remember which would not be advised and could lead to a lot of aggression.

You could go with dwarf cichlids in there though.

Have to agree:/ though if your lucky aggression won't be a problem. Yellow labs are cool though.

 

[Gawang]

Have to agree:/ though if your lucky aggression won't be a problem. Yellow labs are cool though.

I've heard that single species can work in smaller tanks. Any experience with that?

 

[Malawi MaD]

I've heard that single species can work in smaller tanks. Any experience with that?

Single species do work well together but they still need a slightly larger set-up. You could go with a Tanganyika set-up with some julidochromis, Neolamprologus leleupi, some shell dwellers etc.. These would work much better in a 40G

 

[HUKIT]

I've heard that single species can work in smaller tanks. Any experience with that?

I would stick to a single dwarf species like Cynotilapia Afra Cobue or Pseudotropheus Saulosi would work fine in a 40 breeder.

 

[Greenturtle]

You could do a community tank with some GBRs in there.