bobo Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Hey guys, I'm looking to start my first cichlid tank - and am only just starting the research process. Is it possible for me to have a cichlid tank of this size? It is 120(long)x25(deep)x40(high) I'd be looking for small, colourful and active fish - but I'm not yet up to speed in terms of fish names, sizes, behaviour compatibility etc. So I would love any advice regarding what I could put into a tank of this size. Thank you very much! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Because of the footprint of the tank you could probably get away with yellows and some peacocks, maybe even dems.. It is an odd shaped tank though.. What part of Auckland do you live in? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
smidey Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 there are also smaller fish available that should be good in there, lump heads & shellies will be a nice addition as they are generally bottom dwellers. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Thanks guys, Te Atatu. The tank is that shape because I had it made to fit on top of a low bookcase. I'll start looking up those fish you guys mentioned. Could you give me some kind of stocking idea? So, I have a rough idea of numbers and what can go with what? i.e. 6 yellows 6 dems 2 shellies Obviously I'm just making numbers up... Also, if they're abbreviations, could you give me the full name, for when I google I appreciate your help :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted September 22, 2011 Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Your tank is probably too small for dems so I would just discount them straight away.. You might be able to do yellows/shellies they seem to go well together. Electric yellows or yellow lab should come up with some good info on the yellows. lamprologus ocellatus should give you info on the shellies. Ps. Demasoni should give you info on the dems. You are only down the road from me if you want to come out and have a look I have around 30 tanks of africans here so might be able to give you some idea. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 22, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 22, 2011 Awesome - got some google pics to show the wife. What's a lumphead I can look up? I got such massive variety of fish when I searched. Are there any blue fish that could go with the yellows in a tank that size? Makes a nice contrast (even if its a lone specimen). I might very well take you up on your offer - the weekend maybe? If you're keen can you PM me Thank you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted September 23, 2011 Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 What's a lumphead I can look up? I got such massive variety of fish when I searched http://www.aquaticcommunity.com/cichlid/lionhead.php You could also try some smaler SA cichlids or dwarfs, keyholes or rams should work. There is also Pelvicachromis pulcher aka Kribensis, which is a more peaceful cichlid for beginners. If you obtained a breeding pair you would be able to watch them raize their fry and sell them for a small amount of $$$. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 23, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 23, 2011 Hey, The lumphead looks cool. Thanks for the advice but I'm looking for a very 'cichlidie' type of tank (I know that doesn't actaully make sense. I have actually kept an Oscar, Rams, and I have Angels and Kribs. So, I'm more interested in those vibrant active cichlids, like the electric yellows and dems. The saulosi look cool. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 So, what could my stocking look like? Something like this? 4 Electric Yellows (1 male + 3 female) 1 Peacock A couple of shellies? Any others that I should add to the mix? Any other ideas? Thanks for any advice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
REEVESTA Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 So, what could my stocking look like? Something like this? 4 Electric Yellows (1 male + 3 female) 1 Peacock A couple of shellies? Any others that I should add to the mix? Any other ideas? Thanks for any advice Will you be getting any shells? You would also want some slate and maybe some kind of twisted val? You might be able to get away with one or two more peacocks depending on which kind you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bobo Posted September 24, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Yeah, I need to start doing research on how to do the actual tank set up, but I was thinking of white substrate (the stuff that raises ph and hardness) and white coral rock? Obviously some shells for the shellies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bigfishhead Posted October 2, 2011 Report Share Posted October 2, 2011 coral sand is the right choice. It looks beautiful with the light on. Ocean feeling. But you need to clean your tank everyweek or half a week to make it looks clean. As the fish waste looks pretty obvious on the white substrate.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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