Newbie questions.

Ok so as I mentioned I'm basically a complete newbie when it comes to this stuff, although I do learn fast. So I'm pretty sure now that I will be getting a 29g tank. Even though this might allow me to get some bigger fish and go a different route, I think I'm gonna stick with the shellies. I've read that I might be able to put some Cyprichromis in there with them so I'm wondering numbers on fish now for these size fish in a 29g. Or I am also still wondering about going with just some of the shellies and an African Butterfly if that would be ok in the PH i would need for the cichlids. Also can someone suggest good hardware for a 29g, filter, heater etc, I'm prolly gonna go with crushed coral substrate.
 
Remember shellies only really inhabit the bottom of the tank, so it might not be worth it to get the height of the 29 gallon. Try for a 20 gallon "long" tank, that would allow for maybe 6-7 shellies. (2 males max).

I'm not sure on the african butterfly fish, what pH do they like? They also will most likely be a target for the cichlids.

:)
-Diana
 
African butterflies are top dwellers, but usually require just slightly over neutral PH from what I have read. Being top dwellers I didnt think they would be a problem with the shellies agression wise.
 
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