phoenix44 Posted March 10, 2009 Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 ah. i c that makes sense i suppose. the media from the filter will be more helpful in cycling the new tank. (assuming it was runnin on the old tank) but i think i read that you have already done this. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted March 10, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 10, 2009 Thats my old filter in use in the new tank. Plus a whole bunch of the garbage from the bottom of the tank stopping the white sand from looking good.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted March 11, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Do you guys think the rocks from Motunau beach would work well for a malawi tank? Some have rounded holes right through them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 sure will... http://www.ratemyfishtank.com/friendemail.php/18794 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tropheus Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 If your in CHCH gets some lime stone from your local beach. Thats where all mine came from and was sent up on a truck by a good mate. Lime Stone has a high Ph reading and look great when algae grows on it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted March 11, 2009 Report Share Posted March 11, 2009 Do you guys think the rocks from Motunau beach would work well for a malawi tank? Some have rounded holes right through them. wana get me some too? those lil holes will be great for fry to hide in if you are intending to breed a few in there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted March 12, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 12, 2009 A quick update as I've added a few more rocks. Am I heading in the right direction? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 Hi - it looks good, love the plain pale blue background - i also like tanks with a touch of planting in them. Im not so much a fan of the layered flat rock style, though i recognise there are some very positive reasons for using that structure. I kind of like the chaotic rockpile style myself, but at the end of the day its YOUR tank, so whatever I or anyone else says, its you who has to like it. If you like it , go with it, cos it sure dont look bad Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Posted March 14, 2009 Report Share Posted March 14, 2009 I've got a similar setup going, I went for "uniform" rock formations but found they need lots of multi-size caves etc to hide in to really be happy ... so lots of weird angles is the key http://images.paranoid.co.nz/rimutank/fish181.jpg is an oldish pic, gonna change the layout again tomorrow as I have 2 huge electric blues that WANT caves (and I have rocks to spare) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted March 26, 2009 Author Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I've change things around a little - added some more interesting rocks and tried to make it a little more 'random'. Im not an experienced aquascaper, so any feedback (good or bad) is appreciated! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 I see u have some rocks from motunau beach i like the effect they have Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mj Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 add some space in between "structures" as in have some top to bottom space throughout the tank ... they like to browse top to bottom and enjoy having paths to follow maybe rest one end of the wood on a [edit]LARGER[/edit] rock to provide space underneath, then try go doe something similar to your first post, with lots of "cave levels" at either end ... well that is how mine is setup another than my driftfood allows for access underneath by design my 2cents worth, all the LFS's have a similar low flat geography for cichlids, I say give them something a bit more natural ... which is not uniform [edit] tbh didn't see the latest pic .. looks better, think the "space in between" thing still needs addressing (and can be done easily) .... go for height on one side with rocks (without it looking like a lego stack) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted March 26, 2009 Report Share Posted March 26, 2009 Tank looks good elusive I am sure it will go through many many different lay outs and you will find what you like.. The fish you have won't really care what you do as long as they have some places to hide and feel safe. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted March 27, 2009 Report Share Posted March 27, 2009 Looking good Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 Rather than starting a new thread I figured id just dredge up this old one as its a continuation.... So my 4ft aquarium has been up and running for 4 weeks now and all the inhabitants are looking happy. I currently have: *7 lionheads ranging from 1.5 - 6cm *5 Melanachromis Johannii around 3cm *1 bristenose plec *1 adult male electric yellow from my neighbour *1 5cm peacock. I got it off my neighbour, he thinks it was a sunshine yellow. The last two my neighbour gave me just so that there is something bigger and interesting ot look at while my littlies grow. So where now? What should I add? Im thinking id like 3 or 4 species of fish in grounds of 3 to 5... is that a good or silly plan? I probably have too many lionheads. I like them enough to want a couple in the tank, but not enough to make them the biggest number. The problem they are causing is that they seem to like the rocks and darting around between them... and it tends to make the rest of the fish in the tank paranoid. Something balsy that just sits out the front would be nice! I'm really undecided on peacocks as the males may look good, but they just dont have the same personality mbuna do. Im probably more attracted to character then colour. I guess I could add more electric yellows... they are beautiful and wont cause trouble... but maybe just a little too run-of-the-mill. I might get some greyshakeis from Navarre. What else would look good with my johaniis and be interesting to watch? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 What else would look good with my johaniis and be interesting to watch? A shoal of piranha ? (I have seen some in tanks and they looked STUNNING !!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted April 2, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 A shoal of piranha ? (I have seen some in tanks and they looked STUNNING !!) Where did you see that? I didnt think you could have them in NZ. I don't think my johannis would be stoked at the choice of tankmate. IMHO, piranhas are boring looking and unless you like watching things get eaten they are really boring behaviour wise. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cichlid7 Posted April 2, 2009 Report Share Posted April 2, 2009 i saw a tank of them in the UK when i was there they are very cool the guy put some meat in the tank while i was there so i could see them move and boy do they move as soon as the meat hit the surface they went nuts. i thought one place up Napier way had a few not 100% sure on that though Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 A shoal of piranha ? (I have seen some in tanks and they looked STUNNING !!) They would need quite different water conditions :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spoon Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 they have them at kelly tarltons Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Aquatopia Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 They would need quite different water conditions :lol: Yep that they would - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Thanks for the piranha 'option'... anyone else got any suggestions? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Add more yellows, maybe some demasoni or something for a different colour? The greshaki can be very aggressive so be careful with them in a smaller tank esp when kept with more peaceful species like peacocks. I think you just need to have a look around and see what is out there, see what you like and see if it is suitable for your tank there are plenty of options out there Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
elusive_fish Posted April 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 I probably wont go the peacock route... behaviour wise I find the mbuna so much more fun. Yellows are easy enough to come by, but demasoni still seem to be pretty rare, especially down here. I thought they are mean little suckers? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted April 3, 2009 Report Share Posted April 3, 2009 Nope demasoni are fine, they only scrap between each other so you need to buy at least 12.. My colony was breeding well, but they I lost most of the first 2 batches randomly and they have stopped breeding.. I might have to go out there and change stuff around see if I can kick them back into it Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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