cpfc Posted April 17, 2010 Share Posted April 17, 2010 I like the look of the Sciaenochromis fryeri however I am noticing lots of info indicating they need a large tank eg 300l plus. I have a 215l AR980 and was wondering how the electric blue would go in there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Link2Hell Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 Cpfc good to see your taking your time and doing the research Dimensions: 98 x 60 x 47cm (8mm glass) Aquarium Volume: 215L what size Sciaenochromis fryeri are you looking at ? group of juveniles 6-10 and grow them up then sell the extras (good resale if you have young coloured males) or a group of adults for adults 1M & 3F would fit nicely IMO as a contrast to them a yellow species like Labidochromis caeruleus seem to work together and you could keep in similar numbers in the tank IMO Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KIMO Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I have a very well stocked standard 4 foot tank, with two buster size blue males and all is well with them....sparring from time to time, but no fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpfc Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Probably would be about 3cm younguns. The problem is we tend to get attached to fish in our house. I may have to change that thinking to have a good dynamic Cichlid tank. Especially if I get a supply of fry. Is it the full size Fryeri that have issues with smaller tanks like mine? Cpfc good to see your taking your time and doing the research Dimensions: 98 x 60 x 47cm (8mm glass) Aquarium Volume: 215L what size Sciaenochromis fryeri are you looking at ? group of juveniles 6-10 and grow them up then sell the extras (good resale if you have young coloured males) or a group of adults for adults 1M & 3F would fit nicely IMO as a contrast to them a yellow species like Labidochromis caeruleus seem to work together and you could keep in similar numbers in the tank IMO Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John McCormick Posted April 18, 2010 Share Posted April 18, 2010 I agree with KIMO and Chris, if you are starting out with 3cm EB's then Chris's suggestion makes perfect sense. In the event down the track that your EB's spawn it would be unlikely that you would want to raise the fry with the parents anyway. Your tank should be fine if you follow Chris's suggestion. Cheers, John. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpfc Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Thanks. Wow. 2 Blokes and a 6 ladies would look good. The choices get harder. Cpfc good to see your taking your time and doing the research Dimensions: 98 x 60 x 47cm (8mm glass) Aquarium Volume: 215L what size Sciaenochromis fryeri are you looking at ? group of juveniles 6-10 and grow them up then sell the extras (good resale if you have young coloured males) or a group of adults for adults 1M & 3F would fit nicely IMO as a contrast to them a yellow species like Labidochromis caeruleus seem to work together and you could keep in similar numbers in the tank IMO Chris Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cpfc Posted April 18, 2010 Author Share Posted April 18, 2010 Is the lack of fighting due to the lack of females, lots of other fish or something else? I have a very well stocked standard 4 foot tank, with two buster size blue males and all is well with them....sparring from time to time, but no fighting. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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