African Cichlid Problem

[kzani93]

Activity isn't that important really, just need them them to be tough little fellers. Also what should the pH be for freshwater?

 

[MurderComplication]

pH also depends on the type of fish. Generally, it's 7.6. Although, some like it more acidic (6.4) or more basic (8)

 

[BettaGal]

Also depends on how active you want it. Betta's generally are pretty lazy. Guppies, from what I've seen at the LFS, are really slow swimmers and just look pretty. DG's are actually really active and swim like a maniac half the time.

Bettas are not lazy. They can't swim fast like some, but I've never had a lazy betta. They get lazy in those tiny cups and .5 gallon bowls they get put in sometimes, but not in a decent sized tank for them. Guppies aren't really slow either. They are pretty, but they're fun to watch too. If anything, DG's get lazy. Mine would rather sit in a plant most of the day than frolic and zip around, unless I give him food.

 

[BettaGal]

Activity isn't that important really, just need them them to be tough little fellers. Also what should the pH be for freshwater?

Stability is more important than the level. Extremes should be avoided, but as long as its stable, your fish will be fine.

 

[MurderComplication]

Bettas are not lazy. They can't swim fast like some, but I've never had a lazy betta. They get lazy in those tiny cups and .5 gallon bowls they get put in sometimes, but not in a decent sized tank for them. Guppies aren't really slow either. They are pretty, but they're fun to watch too. If anything, DG's get lazy. Mine would rather sit in a plant most of the day than frolic and zip around, unless I give him food.

That's when personality comes into play too. I just put my betta in a 20G long, and he just lays there on the plants. My DG in my 55G either swim along the top, chill in the plants or chase each other

 

[BettaGal]

kzani93 I would suggest researching each possible fish for your tank and seeing which you would prefer. That would be where I would go from this point.

 

[kzani93]

Okey dokey. I will do. I really appreciate all of the input