Suggestions on New Tank

[Jbar]

Hello everyone.

I'm looking to add a tank to my bedroom. I would like it to be strictly cichlids but only have a 30-50 gal tank in there. Taller than wide. I have attached a picture of something similar I'm looking at.

I know Mbuna stay relatively small. Any other options that are colorful and will work? How many?Would a bristlenose work as well?

Also decor suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

 

[Jbar]

Quite a few views but no suggestions?

The kiddos and wife took over my first tank! Haha

 

[nirbhao]

That vertical tank is yours?

 

[Jbar]

Not at the moment. This is just something I'm looking into unless you may have a different suggestion. I'm open for any feedback to make sure everything is done right.

 

[Jbar]

I'm looking for something to go in the corner of my bedroom. If anybody has something better in mind please let me know.

 

[nirbhao]

Keep in mind it's currently 2am eastern time.

Tall tanks can be hard to work with. If you've got the flow, consider a Biorb, Biube, or Fluval Spec or Edge. Very compact and very, very pretty.

 

[Jbar]

Thank you! Here in Arizona we don't understand time change! Hahahaha. Since we never change but I understand gotta be patient.

 

[flchamp89]

OP wanted cichlids. I would recommend a standard vs column or nano. Always best go as big as you can.

 

[SherLar]

I agree with flchamp. Vertical tanks don't have a lot of swimming room which most cichlids prefer. If you don't want a standard tank, consider a larger bow-front. I believe they come in 36g, 46ga, and 60g. I probably wouldn't try to do Africans in anything less than a 46g though.

 

[Jbar]

Thanks for the advice. 60 would be nice but maybe a little big for the bedroom. If all else fails I will get a 125 or bigger for the entry way/kitchen to make my cichlid tank.

 

[flchamp89]

That would make a awesome set up.

 

[ZULUGURUZOO]

An internal filter could work, LED lights could make the tank more pretty and dwarf puffers would fit nicely in the tank.

 

[sagar ballal]

I'm looking for something to go in the corner of my bedroom. If anybody has something better in mind please let me know.

Het a corner fish tank and do salt water tank

 

[sagar ballal]

I agree with flchamp. Vertical tanks don't have a lot of swimming room which most cichlids prefer. If you don't want a standard tank, consider a larger bow-front. I believe they come in 36g, 46ga, and 60g. I probably wouldn't try to do Africans in anything less than a 46g though.

They tend to grow big bigger the tank the better with the sump and UV light

 

[sagar ballal]

Hello everyone.

I'm looking to add a tank to my bedroom. I would like it to be strictly cichlids but only have a 30-50 gal tank in there. Taller than wide. I have attached a picture of something similar I'm looking at.

I know Mbuna stay relatively small. Any other options that are colorful and will work? How many?Would a bristlenose work as well?

Also decor suggestions would be greatly appreciated. View attachment 296457

Try to buy some artificial decor which you may like