mbuna tank problem.

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elmer_fudd25

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Hi,

I have a fluval roma 125l 30G tank with 4 yellow labs and 3 orange labs. my filter is a fluval 305 external and a fluval 1+ internal.

I have 2 problems. the first is the water neaver actualy becoms clean. i always have particles floating around in the tank. The filter does not seam to pick them up.

The other problem i have is the fish are very lifeless they just seam to hide in the rocks and not swim about. they have lots of rocks / hiding places.

please can you give me some help. :1zhelp:

Thanks:clap:
 
yes they are sorry. thats not what i was told they was when i got them.

i have had the fish 6 - 8 months.
 
Sorry to ask questions instead of give answers but a little more info can help identify the problem. Are you doing water changes, if so how often? Do you know your water parameters (Temp, Ph, hardness, ammonia, nitrites, nitrates)?
 
You can fish out the larger particles with your net if they really bother you, otherwise your filter should eventually be able to pick up the debris if it gets near enough to the intake.
 
Temp is 25C i do weekly water changes of 25% all water tests are ok. im in a natural hard water area so dont need to buffer
 
wow you've had them for 6-8 months? They should have warmed up by now.
Hmm a 30 gallon is a little small for mbuna so I don't want to say you should add more fish. Is the tank in a high traffic area? My mbuna re very active and are constantly chasing each other around and picking at stuff. They are pretty use to me being around and watching them.

there could be some bullying going on. Red zebras are known to be nasty and yellow labs are less aggressive.
 
Too many Mbuna in a small setup if you move them into a 55gal with added filtration you will see a difference.. as for filtration on your current setup sounds fine how often are you cleaning your filters once a month or earlier is needed when over stocked.. Plus your fish may be experiencing too much aggression..
 
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