So I'm getting a dozen or so "small mixed africans" sometime in the near future. The tank has sand for substrate. I've been told I can't put kuhli loaches in there because they'll get thrashed.....so is there anything else I could put in there to keep the sand movin'?
African Cichlids...and.....?
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Maybe a horsefaced loach. It shouldnt get attacked because of its ability to burrow under the sand. It will beable to get out of the way of danger.
Why not Synodontis multipunctatus or S. petricola? Both are suitable for Rift Lake environments, and both will keep the bottom busy for you.
The only fish that I have ever seen with African (read: Rift Lake) Cichlids would be Synos, some Plecos, or Rainbowfish. Since Synos stir up the substrate, I would recommend them.
if you want somethign other than a looch you can try a Chinese Algae eater. I have one in with our Mbuna Cicilds and everything seems to be going fine..he even chases them around a bit. The CAE can be pretty intresting fish. i dont think ive even seen him be bothered by them. I even caught them all playing in a corner once...at least i think they where playing lol
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thanks for all the suggestions
Here's another question....anyone know what kind of africans specifically are usually in these "mixed" tanks at the LFS???
thanks for all the suggestions
Here's another question....anyone know what kind of africans specifically are usually in these "mixed" tanks at the LFS???
They could just be hybrids, but I see a lot that resemble the various Zebras. I wouldn't get them if you are planning on breeding to keep bloodlines pure!
nah I don't care about breeding......I just want a substantial number of fish to stock my tank.......without spending a lot of money. they are on sale for 2 bucks each right now. My concern is that they appear quite dull at the LFS........do you think they'd brighten up in the happier conditions in the tank at my house?