11.4 gallon stock

[Fishninja]

Hi everyone I recently got a 11.4 mr.aqua chic. I really would like to have a species only tanks for either shell dwellers or something like a pair of kribs. Does anyone have any suggestions for what type of shell dweller If I went that rout? Any other cichlid like fish choices to breed would be great!

 

[Freakgecko91]

Neolamprologus Multifasciatus is gonna be one of the few, brevis get a it too large, ocellatus may work, similis too. 5 max of any of the three mentioned species, probably more like 4. No other fish though, just the four individuals. Other than that, I really wouldn't add cichlids to that small of a tank


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[Fishninja]

Ok thanks as far as water parameters go, my ph is naturally 7.4 should I add a buffer?

 

[Freakgecko91]

Multifasciatus are typically tank bred and will do fine in a variety of pH levels. Ou will be fine, but it wouldn't hurt to add some limestone into the tank, or crushed coral into the filter. "Cichlid sand" would help too, just make sure that the substrate is fine, as they dig A LOT. No gravel or anything like that with shellies


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[Fishninja]

Ok thanks I will add some crushed coral to the hob. I have another question for you. Are the three cichlids mentioned relatively easy to breed?

 

[Freakgecko91]

Multifasciatus is going to be the easiest to find, and the easiest to breed. Just give them sand, shells, a good m:f ratio and clean water and you'll generally get them to breed


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[mikem691]

Add 3 shells or more for each fish and you will have fry in no time

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[mikem691]

I use extra large escargot shells

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[Fishninja]

What is a good male to female ratio 1 male 3 females?

 

[Freakgecko91]

Either as long as there are equal males to females, or more females than males, you should be good. 1:3 would be the best. Sexing young ones is basically impossible, adults are easier due to the size difference


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