blueit7 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 I have aquired my self another tank off TM (as you do!). It is only little, about 60 litres at a guess and long and narrow rather than a rectangle shape like normal. Totally covered in lime scale which I'm slowly getting off. It's a way off being ready for fish but I'm trying to deceide what I should put in it. I already have 5 tanks but would like something a bit different maybe? I've only had tanks for not quite a year so am still new to it so also need something not to difficult. I have most of the standard community fish already. I was thinking maybe chiclids? Not sure if the tank would be big enough though. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cheesejawa Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 u could get rams or kribs in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 hi, another possibility is Neolamprologus pulcher or N brichardi - also called daffodils, or Princess of Burundi. See http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/a ... allery.php to check out details. These cichlids like a higher pH, and live together happily creating their own colony. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DutchKiwiCowboy2 Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 An aquarium like that might give you an opportunity to create more of a river type environment (something with a little more current). I have only been doing this for 6 months so I don't have a clue as to what kind of fish would be available for something like that but that is what I would research. Just an idea, You don't really come across those sorts of dimentions very often so I would suggest you do some homework in that direction. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ianab Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 Plenty of smaller cichlids that will be fine in that size tank. The odd shape wont worry the fish, tanks are generally built taller because that way they look bigger to US, the fish dont care. In fact a shallower tank can be better becasue you have more surface and floor area, making the tank 'bigger' for the fish. Kribensis would work fine in that size tank, and you can keep them with most other community fish too, unless you have a breeding pair They dont need any special water conditions etc. Or you could set the tank up with crushed coral substrate to raise the hardenss and pH and keep some of the smaller African lake species. I'm not up on the exact species, but many of them only grow small as well. Check Foxgloves link for more info there. Cheers Ian Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
OscarBoy Posted November 30, 2007 Report Share Posted November 30, 2007 could he have dems in there? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueit7 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thanks for all the great suggestions. I like the look of Kribs, but I'm still undeceided! Plenty of time yet. I'm still scrubbing away at the lime scale! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Try rinsing the lime scale with white vinegar. You can also add vinegar to baking soda for extra dissolving power. Of course you have to rinse the tank well afterwards, but neither are going to remain or be lethal like petrochemicals. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueit7 Posted December 1, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Thanks Foxglove. I'm using white vinegar and a razor blade and that is working. I'm having trouble getting rid of the last of the stains though. Loads of elbow grease required! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rockerpeller Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 with a river tank, try hillstream loaches. they look awesome and there is someone on this forum that has bred them successfully. or you could always try convicts :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 oh yeah, it does require work! I've just spent three hours pottering with my cory tanks, separating some fry into two different sizes, collecting more eggs and doing water changes. Where does the time go?? :lol: At least while you scrub you can be planning what will go in there... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted December 1, 2007 Report Share Posted December 1, 2007 Oh and kribs are great! I love my pair that colour up regularly, breed well and give heaps of entertainment. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
blueit7 Posted December 2, 2007 Author Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 At least while you scrub you can be planning what will go in there... That's all I've been thinking about for days!! And it's going to be at least another few weeks before I can even think about adding anything. I need to collect up a few more bits and peices, filter and heater, and get a lid made. So much for my bargin tank! :oops: I think I'll use a few of my guppies to get the tank to cycle. It will be a good month (cycle going to plan) before I can get my permanent fish in there. Hopefully I would have made up my mind by then! I do like the sound of the river idea as well........... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Foxglove Posted December 2, 2007 Report Share Posted December 2, 2007 Fishboi wrote a good article in the Feb 07 Aquarium World mag on making a river tank. Well worth a look. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Cricketman Posted December 4, 2007 Report Share Posted December 4, 2007 where are you getting your lid made? i got a flatmate that can make stuff outta fibreglass, or carbon fibre if i wanted. (boatbuilder), but just wondering what your plans are... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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