I would like to start an African Cichlid tank specific to either of these lakes. My equipment includes a 75 gallon aquarium with a sump trickle filter.
To me, it sounds more interesting to try and replicate a particular bio environment than to mix and match fishes from different areas. Although I haven't yet bought a test kit (not sure which to get) I do know that our tap water here is quite hard.
To those who have a Malawi or Tanganyika tank, why did you choose that particular lake? Was it primarily the species of fish it holds, or were other factors involved?
It seems to me that there is more interest in Malawi species, any particular reason for that?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!
To me, it sounds more interesting to try and replicate a particular bio environment than to mix and match fishes from different areas. Although I haven't yet bought a test kit (not sure which to get) I do know that our tap water here is quite hard.
To those who have a Malawi or Tanganyika tank, why did you choose that particular lake? Was it primarily the species of fish it holds, or were other factors involved?
It seems to me that there is more interest in Malawi species, any particular reason for that?
Thanks for sharing your thoughts!