The begining of a shellie tank...

[blue2fyre]

Awesome!

He helps run this forum:
http://www.wiscichlidforum.com/phpbb3/

He posted the ad on this forum under the same name
http://www.madisonaquatichobby.com/forum/

His name is Hazard

 

[Lady G]

Are you a member at either of those sites Blue?

 

[blue2fyre]

I am a member of both. I have the same name at both as well.

 

[Lady G]

If I got a group of Lamprologus (Altolamprologus compressiceps), Julies and 1 Gobie, could I add any of these? I really like the Cyprichromis leptosoma and the Calvus. If I got the Alto I wouldn't want the Calvus though cause they look too similar IMO.

Chalinochromis brichardi
Tropheus moorii
yellow calvus
Cyprichromis leptosoma
Psuedotropheus saulosi

 

[toddnbecka]

You're already pushing the stocking limit for a 30 with 3 species. You might be able to swap out the julies for the C. brichardi.
Tropheus, not in a 30.
Cyprichromis need a 4' tank minimum, should really be larger.
Not a good idea to mix Tang's and Malawi mbuna, different dietary requirements.

 

[Lady G]

Ok, I figured as much....but just in case thought I'd ask.

 

[Lady G]

Wait, isn't the cyprichromis leptosoma a Tang? Still, I'm sure it can't be added

 

[jpappy789]

Yes, cyps are a Tang but they are highly active and as todd said need a 4' tank minimum since they do best in larger groups like 8+ members. Not to mention they are pricey and have trouble shipping. They are a big investment...

 

[blue2fyre]

I have some white calvus and Chalinochromis brichardi in a 29 gallon and they are working out fine. I think this is a good mix.

 

[jpappy789]

Yes, cyps are a Tang but they are highly active and as todd said need a 4' tank minimum since they do best in larger groups like 8+ members. Not to mention they are pricey and have trouble shipping. They are a big investment...

And to add to that trophs are a definite no no too as they need a large colony and lots of rock space. Best fit for a species set up IMO unless its a large tank.