Bilbo Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi, I'm very new to the world of fish. I have a 200litre tank but I'm not sure what combination of cichlids to purchase nor am I sure of how to set my tank up to suit them. Can someone please give me some accurate information? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 Hi Bilbocouple of questions needed firstwhat are the local water parameterswhat fish interest you Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopstick_mike Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 If going with African I'd prob go mbuna as peacocks and haps can get big fastHowever before you do anything you should set the tank up with proper filtration I normally go between 5 to 10 times your volume then scape it and let it cycle for bout 2 to 4 weeks testing every week to check parameters , you need your nitrogen cycle to be in full swing before adding fish hope that helps Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 11, 2015 Author Share Posted June 11, 2015 I have had the tank up and running for a month or so , water has been tested and I've been told it's suitable- testing kit and pet shop. I have a fluva 206 and an air pump. Not sure how many rocks I should have in there or what the layout should be like. I've had 2 sucker fish in there as a start. I love electric yellows and would love to have a tank full or a combination of them and another suitable species of cichlid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted June 11, 2015 Share Posted June 11, 2015 A colony of rusties always looks good with yellows.Also a few afra's gives a nice contrast. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Thanks Mac. As far as set up goes, how many rocks and caves etc do I need? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 12, 2015 Author Share Posted June 12, 2015 Can you just have yellows in a tank? If so, how many in a 200l tank? If it's a mix of yellows and rustys, how many would fit comfortably? Any other species ok with yellows besides rustys? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 by 200 lt I'm guessing it's a 122 cm longyes you can keep just Yellows as a species tanklook at 5-10 to start with don't consider size of the fishto tank space if they are still juveniles as they will grow intothe tank space and grow the group to 20 they will breed andincrease in number ..... you will need more tanks then also good combo with Yellows is Maingano (Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mac Posted June 12, 2015 Share Posted June 12, 2015 For rocks & caves it's up to you.I like to have as many as I can across the back & leave the front as a swimming area.A cheap option is terracotta pots you can cut them with a angle grinder to make caves.Other fish Pindani, Electric Blues, White lip mdoka so many options. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chopstick_mike Posted June 13, 2015 Share Posted June 13, 2015 Also maybe white tail acei they are black with dark blue face and white tail they're nice to break up all that yellow Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted June 18, 2015 Author Share Posted June 18, 2015 Thanks for the input. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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