What else could I add to my 75? More of the same? Everything is getting along pretty well. I was just wondering if there is one more species to add?
What else?
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I think you could add another mbuna species at least...
maybe pseudotropheus elongatus of which there are many colour variants, or,
pseudotropheus acei are lovely fish, white fin or yellow fin, I prefer white myself...
or labidochromis careulus are beautiful. The Acei are only slightly more aggressive than the labs, which are very mild mannered for mbuna. They might find your auratus a bit tough, so you would make them the largest group in the tank to give them a chance.
also, what about some synodontis catfish to add some diversity ? multipuncatus are great fish and do well with malawi or tangs, and are better in groups of 4 or so. There are other synos too.
maybe pseudotropheus elongatus of which there are many colour variants, or,
pseudotropheus acei are lovely fish, white fin or yellow fin, I prefer white myself...
or labidochromis careulus are beautiful. The Acei are only slightly more aggressive than the labs, which are very mild mannered for mbuna. They might find your auratus a bit tough, so you would make them the largest group in the tank to give them a chance.
also, what about some synodontis catfish to add some diversity ? multipuncatus are great fish and do well with malawi or tangs, and are better in groups of 4 or so. There are other synos too.
Mbunas are funny in that the more you have the less they fight. You have plenty room for at least another group.
Johannis would be great if you can get 1m/3f. Or P. elongatus would work too. I'd try to add another "semi-aggressive or aggressive" tempered Mbuna not Yellow Labs or Acei which are less aggressive. Kenyi and Auratus are 2 of the most aggressive Mbuna, so its best to get something that would do well with them.
That is what I was thinking. Would Johanni work? Maybe Crabro? Suggestions? I know I don't want to get something too close to the same markings and colorings as the auratus and kenyi because they will probably beat the crap out of whatever looks like them.
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Yes, added a group of P. Elongatus the other week to my setup, and hasn't upset the balance at all. There is an elongatus that is much more aggressive than the others, but I seem to have landed ok with the more docile ones.
A male has emerged from the 3, which is quite stunning in his full colours. Quite amazing for £3 each - no-one seems to want them in this country!
A male has emerged from the 3, which is quite stunning in his full colours. Quite amazing for £3 each - no-one seems to want them in this country!