lake tanganyika rock dwellers

zin, if you're going to get some Syn. petricola, be sure to get at least 3, preferably more. They are much more sociable and active in larger groups. And they are quite funny looking and fun to watch. One of my favorite catfish...

I have to agree with Harry Tolen. Many fish don't have to be kept in waters identical to those from which they are native, but fish that are from really extreme conditions (like the Tangs discussed so far) will do much better in water that matches (or is similar to_ their native waters.

Harry's advice (to boost pH and hardness) is particularly good because it's easy to follow: increasing hardness and pH is much easier than lowering it. The Seachem products mentioned are particularly good, and with only a 29, it shouldn't cost too much to use commercial preparations. (With more gallons to change per week, it's worthwhile to concoct some DIY water modifiers, but for small amounts it's not that big of a money saver.)

Good luck,
Jim
 
I wanted to use a little more rock but i was kind of nervous about that, i didnt use a eggcrate when i set it up so im not sure the bottem will hold them :\

Ill run to the pet store later and ask them, wish i could simply call but they never answer the phone, they do have a extremly nice african cichlid display and tanks, so they very well may keep correct tank conditions..
 
Im definitly considering 3 Syn. petricola and then maybe a pair of J. Transcriptus or Ornatus.

Would the S. Petricola enter the J.s territory to often since the are catfish and would problem be close to them alot?

Iv also been concidering Neolamprologus multifasciatus or brichardi.

I wana be able to get a few fish and not have to return any after a pair forms..
 
My cichlids and petricola pretty much ignore each other. They don't even seem to care if one species invades the other's territory.

I put a lot of rocks in my tank. I don't use eggcrate, although several have either thin sheets of plexiglass or slate under the substrate. As long as the rocks are sitting cleanly on the glass (not on the substrate, which will be undermined when the fish dig), you shoud be OK. Just make sure the piles are stable -- check with your hands to make sure the rocks aren't wobbly every several weeks after the tank is just set up.

Have fun,
Jim
 
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