madasafish
Aquarium Advice Addict
Hi there,
I'm not new to aquariums, but I am new to the world of African Cichlids! One of my professors has asked me to help him put together a showy tank for the Environmental Science deparment, and I've suggested a Lake Malawi Biotope. He likes the idea, and though I know a fair amount about the cichlid species, I was wondering if there's anybody else out there (on AA) that I can PM if I have specific questions. My main questions will be about species compatibility...
Here are the tank specs...
Present:
100 Gallon Tenecor Bowfront tank (sooo nice...)
Future:
75 lbs of fine gravel, possibly crushed coral for pH
Many large Limestone rocks for pH and to establish territories
A few endemic plants if I can find them.
Fish:
15-30 peaceful to semi-aggressive M'Bunas. Esp.
Cynotilapia mbaba
Labidochromis caeruleus
Melanochromis johanni
Pseudotropheus elongatus
More research to be done...
Anyway, I'm just trying to get an idea of whether there are any AC owners/fans/breeders or store owners who might be able to help me out if I've got questions. Please let me know!
Thanks
Jonathan
I'm not new to aquariums, but I am new to the world of African Cichlids! One of my professors has asked me to help him put together a showy tank for the Environmental Science deparment, and I've suggested a Lake Malawi Biotope. He likes the idea, and though I know a fair amount about the cichlid species, I was wondering if there's anybody else out there (on AA) that I can PM if I have specific questions. My main questions will be about species compatibility...
Here are the tank specs...
Present:
100 Gallon Tenecor Bowfront tank (sooo nice...)
Future:
75 lbs of fine gravel, possibly crushed coral for pH
Many large Limestone rocks for pH and to establish territories
A few endemic plants if I can find them.
Fish:
15-30 peaceful to semi-aggressive M'Bunas. Esp.
Cynotilapia mbaba
Labidochromis caeruleus
Melanochromis johanni
Pseudotropheus elongatus
More research to be done...
Anyway, I'm just trying to get an idea of whether there are any AC owners/fans/breeders or store owners who might be able to help me out if I've got questions. Please let me know!
Thanks
Jonathan