My 150 gal African cichlid tank is finally up

[Sleeves]

Ok so I finally got some fish in my 150gal African Cichlid tank.

I'm going with Lake Malawai Mbuna.

My next project is building a canopy to hide the lighting.




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[Sleeves]

Here are a couple more closer pics




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[TheCoolFish]

You're going to need more hiding spaces proable. But who knows...


Don't forget to cycle when you're done!

 

[toddnbecka]

Mbuna are generally more rock oriented, plastic plants are less useful for Malawi tanks.

 

[LostInFish]

I agree you need more rock/wood work to make more hiding spots but the tank is up and running that's the main part. Good luck and enjoy. I love my African tank

 

[Sleeves]

I agree with the more rock and wood. That is coming. Just wanted to get it up and running. I will be on the prowl for rock and wood in the forests here in the PNW.


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[Wy Renegade]

Personally, I would suggest avoiding the wood. Wood deteriorates in water and that is going to reduce your pH, granted not a lot - but some, and Mbuna prefer a higher pH. Stick with adding more rocks.

 

[toddnbecka]

Mopani wood will last for many, many years in an aquarium. It does tend to turn the water brown for a while until most of the tannins soak out, but that doesn't do any harm.

 

[Sleeves]

I think the amount of wood I have now is fine. I'm on the hunt for good large natural rocks in my area not at the LFS


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[CCXGT]

150G just for Mbuna?!
That's going to be one busy tank there.. ?


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