David R

Thats strange, I've found them to be quite agressive even when not breeding. I guess you got lucky. Animates in Boteny have G. balzani, I just picked up a couple, and might go back for more on buy-2-get-1-free tuesday.

I'd have to disagree with that. Plenty of people mix them, tank-raised fish generally tolerate a wider range of pH. People seem to have a thing about mixing cichlids from different continents, but will happily chuck a south american or asian bottom feeder in with their african cichlids. I've never seen an african cichlid trying to attack anything through the glass like a large guapote will. Most large central american cichlids (jags, convicts, jack dempseys, texas, midas/rd etc) will defend a territory once mature, even when not breeding. Dantezgirl, its well worth it to learn the proper/scientific names for fish, its not that hard and the more you do it the easier it gets. The fish you have listed come from pretty varied habitats, and it woudn't be a good idea to mix all of them. Have a think about the kind of tank you want to set up, ie planted community, rift lake biotope, mixed cichlid community etc. Also, "americans" and "africans" are stupid terms to use. There are plenty of african cichlids that come from habitats outside of the rift lakes, and they vary considerably. "American" cichlids vary from tiny dwarf species that like soft acidic water to the largest cichlids on the planet that come from harder alkaline waters.

Especially the albino tetras. :lol:

In Mt Wellington. If we don't get it sorted this weekend I'll put out a call for help!

Metynnis maculatus stay smaller than the others, only about 12-15cm instead of 18-20cm.

I thought you'd want one of the bigger ones? I'd hardly call this little guy "medium"

I'd hope so, it has to support 600kg+ of fish tank!! I still haven't been able to get enough friends over to comfortably lift the tank (two can do it, but I think it would be better to have four to place it gently on the bare steel) so I can't report any further progress. Hopefully this weekend!

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I'd rather have 95 than vista.

8) HFF Mt Roskill have two around 20-25cm, $76.00 This guys a little smaller, but has fantastic markings! p.s no comments on the dirty glass! Tank is due a water change and I'll clean it then! :lol:

Omnivores I think. I'll have to mention it to Paul next time I see him. Kitten could you PM me with some details and I'll transfer some money thru so you can send me a copy, I don't have any blank DVDs.

How big is it? when it hits maturity things may change a bit, and when its full grown at 12" (male) the corys will probably be in its belly.

http://www.fnzas.org.nz/fishroom/aquari ... 29340.html 8)

HFF had some not so long ago, you could try redwoods, they are on the list as Gymnogeophagus balzanii.

Thanks, good to have that cleared up. Cheers.

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One starts with tiny tanks and works its way up to medium size, then the next one is larger tanks right? Which one is which? I'm thinking of ordering one off amazon, anyone else want to go in to save shipping?

36x18x18 is a good size, about 190L, I'm planning on turning mine into a planted tank Nature Aquarium book style when [if..] I get my 5' set up so I can move fish around. Balzani's would make a good addition to your tank.

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G. brasiliensis is too big and aggressive. G. surinamensis isn't really a fast grower and would be fine, G. balzani is another awesome fish (if you can find them. Acarichthys heckelii is a possibility but may eventually get a bit too large. How big is the tank? 3' could be anything from 80L to 300L+ Have a read of this if you want to be jealous of what other countries can get.

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Cheers!!