View Full Version : Need a tank opinion
Wippit Guud
08-26-2003, 5:20 PM
Sometime before Christmas, I want to convert my 29g into a cichlid tank - my first, you freaking people and your pictures! **** YOU! **** YOU TO HELL!
*ahem* Sorry.
Anyways... the plan is to have 2 pairs of shell dwellers, but wanted to mid-level fish to go with them. But not dwarfs.
So... fill me with your knowledge. Give me your ideas.
DarthV
08-26-2003, 5:22 PM
Maybe tiger barbs ? I don't think any other cichlid would work with 2 pairs of shellies.
Wippit Guud
08-26-2003, 5:27 PM
Ok, I'll admit I'm novice when it comes to cichlids... but I know tiger barbs aren't cichlids.
Molino
08-26-2003, 5:43 PM
You could try Cyprichromis. They are a cichlid from Lake Tanganyika, the same lake as shell dwellers. From what I have heard (not my personal experience) these fish do tend to inhabit the mid\upper regions of the tank. They are also more peaceful than others so you can keep a small group. Check out this link (http://www.cichlid-forum.com/photogallery/) for pictures of this fish.
Other than that I can't think of any cichlids that will inhabit the mid/upper reaches of the tank as most tend to stake out territory on the ground.
Wippit Guud
08-26-2003, 5:53 PM
Cave dwellers would work too, plan on making one of those DIY 3d rock cliffs...
Molino
08-26-2003, 6:07 PM
In that case maybe a Julidochromis or two(???).
Be careful of interbreeding with shellies since you want 2 species and most are neolamps. If you get 2 species that don't look similar you will have less of a chance of interbreeding. Cyprichromis are schoolers and really need more swimming space than a 29 gallon would provide. They don't get too big, but they need room.
Julis would work well, either transcriptus, dickfeldi, or ornatus. N. leluepi would also be a good choice.