80g Pics finally!

[rufioman]

My first large tank was destined to be an African cichlid tank. After perusing the forums here I went with Malawi-Mbunas because, honestly, I liked the fish choice :sim: So now I finally bought a camera that can get my tank properly. Anyways, here goes!

80 gallons
Type: Lake Malawi
Dimensions: 4'Lx18"Wx28"T.
Substrate: Aragonite (80 lbs)
Filtration: Emperor 400 & Penguin 350
Lighting: 1 48" Coralife 50/50 6000k/actinic 03
Aeration: yes.
Decor: Live plants (java fern), fake holey driftwood, fake rock, various real rocks, fossilized coral

Fish
Pseudotropheus sp. x4
Melanochromis auratus x1
Metriaclima estherae x4
Pseudotropheus zebra x2
Hemichromis bimaculatus x3
Metriaclima lombardoi x1
Pterygoplichthys gibbiceps x1

A few people both here and online have suggested getting rid of the kenyi and auratus. I suppose I will if they ever become super aggressive and start causing trouble. Right now they're not bad but the kenyi is still small. The auratus is about 3" and looks to be female.

Front of the tank
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2413&pictureid=20602

Fish hangin' out. I need to do something with those tubes.
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2413&pictureid=20605

Another
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2413&pictureid=20604

Hungry!
http://www.aquariacentral.com/forums/album.php?albumid=2413&pictureid=20607

ANY thoughts/advice on stocking or anything, especially lights, let me know.

 

[efors]

I like the sand and decor a lot! Just keep an eye on the kenyi and auratus; females of these 2 can be also very rough.

 

[Chrisinator]

Love it!

 

[Pittbull]

Cool

 

[rockhoe14er]

nice tank. Once i get mine up we can compare.

 

[rufioman]

Totally man. I redid the decor but same stock. Pics to come.