I have a 20 gallon tank. Sadly, it is not a long tank which I am guessing would be more ideal for these fish. I will likely eventually convert over to a longer tank when I have the opportunity. For now this is what I have.
For substrate I am just using regular play sand that I have had a lot of success with from my other tanks.
As the tank goes through its fishless cycle I have been doing a lot of research. I do have a few questions left though.
My questions are:
How many multies could I fit in there?
What is the best method of determining their sex?
What are the most ideal shells to get for them?
Are there any recommended places to purchase them online?
Now this is a project I am working on with my roommate. I wanted to do a species only tank but my roommate wanted potentially some other types of fish in there. Is there any potential tankmates that could be housed with these cichlids or should I stick to a species only tank?
Lastly, I was thinking of creating a shelf about midway up the tank. I have not decided what to use yet. My idea was to create another surface on which shells could be layed upon creating more floor space. I do not know if any members have any ideas on how to do this or if this even a good idea.
For substrate I am just using regular play sand that I have had a lot of success with from my other tanks.
As the tank goes through its fishless cycle I have been doing a lot of research. I do have a few questions left though.
My questions are:
How many multies could I fit in there?
What is the best method of determining their sex?
What are the most ideal shells to get for them?
Are there any recommended places to purchase them online?
Now this is a project I am working on with my roommate. I wanted to do a species only tank but my roommate wanted potentially some other types of fish in there. Is there any potential tankmates that could be housed with these cichlids or should I stick to a species only tank?
Lastly, I was thinking of creating a shelf about midway up the tank. I have not decided what to use yet. My idea was to create another surface on which shells could be layed upon creating more floor space. I do not know if any members have any ideas on how to do this or if this even a good idea.