Got a new 60 gallon for Christmas wanting to stock it with Africans. Looking for some reccomendations on stock. Filtration is a rena xp3 and a marineland 350, planning on having lots rocks, slate, and wood. Any help would be appreciated. :thm:
Stocking Help
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I would recommend fishnet stockings...
I kid. You could do a pretty nice tanganyika community in there. Put big rockpiles at each end and a shellfield in the middle. Get some Julies, some Leleupis or brichardis, and some shellies (Multis or brevis is probably best). Maybe add some Synodontis petricola (get three or more if you can find and afford them.)
Alternately, a breeding group of yellow labs would be stunning , with one of the malawi Synodonts to clean up after. If you scaped the tank so that it had distinct left and right zones, you might even be able to get away with multiple males, and your get some of that really cool cichlid dominance behavior that everyone so loves.
I kid. You could do a pretty nice tanganyika community in there. Put big rockpiles at each end and a shellfield in the middle. Get some Julies, some Leleupis or brichardis, and some shellies (Multis or brevis is probably best). Maybe add some Synodontis petricola (get three or more if you can find and afford them.)
Alternately, a breeding group of yellow labs would be stunning , with one of the malawi Synodonts to clean up after. If you scaped the tank so that it had distinct left and right zones, you might even be able to get away with multiple males, and your get some of that really cool cichlid dominance behavior that everyone so loves.
Really depends on what type of Africans you want to keep: Tanganyikan, Malawi, Victorian, Riverine. Once you identify the area, break it down into types. There is a large diversity of fish that can be kept together from Tanganyika. In Malawi, you're better off selecting either Mbuna or open water Haplochromines/ Aulonacara. There are several species from Lake Victoria that can be housed together.
Try the Species Profile search here: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/index.php
Look at the different types of Africans there are and choose your ideal fish. From there, you should be able to get a better list of compatible species over here. I'd select a few " trophy " fish, ones you absolutely have to have. If you want some suggestions, I'm sure there are never- ending suggestions here for African setups.
Try the Species Profile search here: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/index.php
Look at the different types of Africans there are and choose your ideal fish. From there, you should be able to get a better list of compatible species over here. I'd select a few " trophy " fish, ones you absolutely have to have. If you want some suggestions, I'm sure there are never- ending suggestions here for African setups.
:iagree:...totally agree! Do this whole homework suggested by AfroCichlid and then here are a lot of experienced friends that will help you to complete your stocking plan and answer all your questions about that plan you decide to continue. Good luck!
welcome to the african side young fishwalker now you must fulfill your destiny..
hehehee sorry i love star wars aye, but coolness on the africans my friend you will love them as long as you follow the guidance offered..
hehehee sorry i love star wars aye, but coolness on the africans my friend you will love them as long as you follow the guidance offered..
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Actually, I was going to say that if you needed stocking help, they are easier to put on if you start sitting down...
Actually, I was going to say that if you needed stocking help, they are easier to put on if you start sitting down...
Thats why I keep tearing them
this is what I decided to go with 3 kenyi(Metriaclima lombardoi) , 4 acei (Pseudotropheus sp.), 2 Red zebras (Metriaclima estherae), 3 female yellow labs (Labidochromis caeruleus) and 2 bumblebees (Pseudotropheus chameleon). Any comments suggestions etc. Heres a link to pictures of it:
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174036
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=174036