Start of my 55g Malawi tank

[Duddits]

I like the saulosi, caeruleus and afra.

 

[Mogurako]

Thanks for the advice. I was not aware of the haps seeing that I've read in other forums they are ok in a 55 but limited. I found a good thread on cichlid forums. What do u think? I think I am going to use this selection.

Select any 3 species (max 12 fishes):
• Metriaclima estherae
• Pseudotropheus saulosi
• Pseudotropheus sp. "Acei"
• Labidochromis sp. "Hongi"
• Labidochromis caeruleus
• Labidochromis sp. "Perlmutt"
• Labidochromis chisimulae
• Iodotropheus sprengerae
• Cynotilapia afra
Do not mix any Labidochromis species.

I would pick 2 species with a 1 male to 6-7 female ratio and then your school of 5-7 snydontis cats one of the smaller genus. IMO Acei need a 6' tank.

 

[Duddits]

Yeah I'm reading about aceis and minimum recommended tank is a 70g. Bummer I really like the acei. What about peacocks, where do they play in a 55g?

 

[alLexX]

Just a few pics of the new rocks and my tank under the 3 different lighting set ups.

lookin good .

 

[Mogurako]

Yeah I'm reading about aceis and minimum recommended tank is a 70g. Bummer I really like the acei. What about peacocks, where do they play in a 55g?

I kept my peacocks in a 55 in a breeding colony so I wouldn't get hybrids. Stock in the same ratio as Mbuna to reduce aggression.

 

[Duddits]

I'd like these to be my new fish. Possible???

 

[Mogurako]

I'd like these to be my new fish. Possible???

I have no clue what those are so I couldn't tell you.

 

[Duddits]

Anyone else know?

 

[Duddits]

Picked up 4 really nice pieces of drift wood for my tank out by the beach near my home. Currently soaking them in a cooler over the next 2 weeks and changing out the water each day. I'll post pics soon. If anyone is looking for pieces here in Jacksonville, message me, I'll tell u where to go.

 

[Duddits]

Here's where I found my pieces with lots more to spare.

 

[Mogurako]

I wouldn't add any driftwood to an African tank, it can lower the ph. JMO

 

[Duddits]

I've seen several tank set ups with driftwood. Yes it can lower the ph but with the substrate I have and with careful monitoring, it should be fine.

 

[Duddits]

My 4 pcs of driftwood. 1 day down 13 more to go.

 

[redsea]

My 4 pcs of driftwood. 1 day down 13 more to go.

Cool, those are nice pieces.

 

[Duddits]

Thank u. I think they'll make a great addition to my tank

 

[Duddits]

One of my favorite cichlid tanks using driftwood