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i dont know how to start it i just gat the tank i was used as a community tank before i def want african cichilds what do they need i need parimeters and requirments
If you are thinking about Mbuna, then you should get a bigger tank. Most need a minimum of 55g. Mbuna are the Yellow Labs/Electric Yellows, Pseudotropheus species, Red Zebras....those you find in a mixed African tank at the lfs.
Pseudotropheus saulosi is one type that you could have in a 30g. You'd want a species tank and 1 male and about 5-6 females.