Likoma Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Its awesome to see so many fishkeepers setting up Mbuna only tanks. The vibrant colors ,gregarious behavior and social hierarchy is very enjoyable to watch. This aquarium houses 5 different species and is a current favorite of mine. I love the coloring of the Red Top Tewavasae. The orange fins really highlight the pale blue coloring. They are also excellent algae grazer. No need for waste producing plecs. This is shot through our mixed African cichlid aquarium into the mbuna tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Michaelt Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 :nfs: Great shots. I'm just starting out, picked up my first mbuna three or four days ago, need to find him some friends as the budget allows. He (or she?) is evidently a cobalt blue, although he/she appears to be rather dark brown to me..... Maybe some friends and things will colour up. But, awesome tank, I can but aspire. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Very nice setup and fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Trelize Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 AWESOME !! Your tanks are amazing , crystal clear water and so very natural looking ! Inspirational ! !drool: I would love to know how you set up to take the photos ? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Thanks for the feedback. For me its all down to a good camera and good filtration. Happy healthy fish do the rest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Likoma Posted May 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Sorry Trelize thats a bit vague. I didnt set it that way for photography. The light that I have recently bought is the Dymax Rex PL Light - 55w Twin ^123cm When it comes to lighting I feel less is more, I feel it gives the tank a natural feel. Someone smarter than I put it into words. "Nicely balanced and a real life look to it. Pristine buffed looking water to. A good set up for viewing in display mode,, because you know a secret little trick that most people don't think of when trying to show of a presentation display. This is: Having the back half of tank dark and not illuminated, and not being able to see through back of tank. And using a small amount of quality T type fluorescent light or a mellowed governed halide usually 16000 kelvin. Just enough light to catch the fish and make them glow in front of the darkness. To often I see displays flooded out with light. " Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted May 21, 2014 Report Share Posted May 21, 2014 Great pics, and nice looking tank too. Those rocks look very natural. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nudge Posted May 22, 2014 Report Share Posted May 22, 2014 awesome tanks mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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