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[kraven]

Oh cool a JD would work in my tank? What are JDs like I read somewere they are super shy and other places i read they are really personable and interactive. What do you guys think of them. If I did go with a JD do you think anything would go in the tank with him or would that be it?
thanks

 

[scott foster]

I would say go with a malawi tank. At 46g, you can hold at least 18 good sized african cichlids. The best way to learn of species is to window shop at places like bluegrasscichlids.com or cichlidsrus.com

Check these out, I'm sure you will find some uniques species that you like. Then, check your LFS

If anyone knows about breeding cichlids, help is appreciated (thread below).
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/showthread.php?t=83491

WOW 18 afro cihlids in a 46 g. HMMMM I have been worried about my 55g. being over stocked with 12. But there doing great & I do my water changes and have good filters. But I have been worried about the future. I have only been in the hobbie a year. Glad to know im not over stocked. Sounds like you know your doodoo glad I read this.

 

[DeRo316]

It would be a little on the small side but a JD and some dither fish like giant danios would work. Both JDs Ive owned have been pretty laid back, much less aggressive than my oscars. Other dithers may work but giant danios are decent looking and are very fast.

 

[Nikki J]

WOW 18 afro cihlids in a 46 g. HMMMM I have been worried about my 55g. being over stocked with 12. But there doing great & I do my water changes and have good filters. But I have been worried about the future. I have only been in the hobbie a year. Glad to know im not over stocked. Sounds like you know your doodoo glad I read this.

I agree. 18 Mbuna's would be a bit crowded in there. I had 12 in my 60 and thought that THAT was enough.

You mentioned an Oscar earlier. I would stay away from that too. Oscars grown pretty big and pretty quickly. You woiuld probably have to get a bigger tank over time if you got an Oscar.

Overall the Mbuna's are probably your best bet. they're fun to watch and come in tons if different colors. AND I think that they have great personallities. They are all different in their own way.

 

[kraven]

I would very much like to try mbuna. I read someweer though that mbuna tanks are super boring and all the fish do were sit in their territory and hide, I'm guessing this is not the case then? Would setting up an mbuna tank be a lot more expensive than other tanks? Also if i did go mbuna what do I feed them I read flake somewere but also read they could thrive on store bought veggies?
thanks

 

[scott foster]

I agree. 18 Mbuna's would be a bit crowded in there. I had 12 in my 60 and thought that THAT was enough.

You mentioned an Oscar earlier. I would stay away from that too. Oscars grown pretty big and pretty quickly. You woiuld probably have to get a bigger tank over time if you got an Oscar.

Overall the Mbuna's are probably your best bet. they're fun to watch and come in tons if different colors. AND I think that they have great personallities. They are all different in their own way.

I agree. But let me ask you something is your Auratus the most aggressive in the tank? I had one ...He was meaner than Sadam Hussein.

 

[scott foster]

I would very much like to try mbuna. I read someweer though that mbuna tanks are super boring and all the fish do were sit in their territory and hide, I'm guessing this is not the case then? Would setting up an mbuna tank be a lot more expensive than other tanks? Also if i did go mbuna what do I feed them I read flake somewere but also read they could thrive on store bought veggies?
thanks

What are you reading? I am new at the aquarium thing too. But I think everything you just said is wrong. Except maybe the veggie eating. Keep getting your info in here. There are alot of people in here that knows what there talking about.......( I am not one of them ) But I am learning too.

 

[kraven]

Yeah the first thing I read (or so i thought I just re-read it) was that a lot of people didnt like mbuna tanks becuase they find them boring, I read shell dwelling and thought it was the same thing when I first read it becuase it was in the same article :huh: oops. I think i'll definately try a mbuna tank then. Is there and HOB filter thatll be enough? also what species do you guys think will be good for my tank, and could someone give me waht they liek to feed theirs im mixed up right now? sorry i think I ask way too many ?s
thanks

 

[scott foster]

Yeah the first thing I read (or so i thought I just re-read it) was that a lot of people didnt like mbuna tanks becuase they find them boring, I read shell dwelling and thought it was the same thing when I first read it becuase it was in the same article :huh: oops. I think i'll definately try a mbuna tank then. Is there and HOB filter thatll be enough? also what species do you guys think will be good for my tank, and could someone give me waht they liek to feed theirs im mixed up right now? sorry i think I ask way too many ?s
thanks

I got a H.O.T and a emperior 400 filter that keeps my water in great shape but if I had it to do over again I would put more money in just one good filter. Think about it alot before you buy. Ask all the pros in here. But if your going fresh water go with the African cihlids there alot of fun. :dance: AND the Africans also have more soul than the train does :dance:

 

[Rallysman]

:/ I'm not a big fan of Mbuna. They're alright, but I'm more of a fan of the personality and appearance of central/south american cichlids. Personal preference though lol....to each their own.
For a 46 bow I would go with an Aqua Clear 110. It will take care of the tank by itself, you can pick it up for $40, and you dont have to keep buying filter media (if you dont use the carbon, which isnt even needed most of the time IMO).
I know its overkill for an aquarium of that size but you can adjust the flow and use it on a bigger tank in the future if needed