Substrate for Tanganyikan tank

[Oxboy666]

Here is a very reputable mailorder cichlid service:

http://www.ohiexchange.com/armke/

They do a fantastic job. I use them from time to time when I can't find certain fish locally.

 

[Skittyfish]

Thanks, I book marked it, just in case my LFS can't get some in.

Are wild-caught specimens better than first or second generation?

Does it really matter other than life span. i.e. wild-caught are usually adults.

 

[Skittyfish]

how does this look?

pic of 10 shell dweller set up

any opinions?

 

[Deb2]

Looks good except you should have 2 shells per fish, it cuts down on squabbling as they like to change shells sometimes. What type of shellie are you looking for? Some. like ocelatus are not really good in a 10 gallon tank as they are pretty aggressive. Multis and brevis would be good in a 10.

 

[stik6shift98]

looks good

 

[Skittyfish]

Planning on multi's if I can find them. Yeah I know I need shells, i'm trying to find some without having to pay the $2-$3 a piece at the LFS.

Right now I'm having a fit! I fed the tank some shrimp pellets to cycle it...snails that must of been hiding laid about a billion eggs on the broken down pellets. I siphoned as much out as I could, but i am sure there are still a million escapees!

 

[Deb2]

Most grocery stores will sell snail shells for escargot. I have seen them near the tuna and sardines but ask someone in the store. They are much cheaper.