dravyn Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Hi all, I have the opportunity to put a little 12"-18" tank on my desk at work and am after some suggestions about what I could put in it cichlid wise. Will probably look to buy from an auction when I pick up my P.Salousi for my home tank :-) Cheers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Shell Posted September 28, 2004 Share Posted September 28, 2004 Ahh, the tank on the desk at work. That's where it all started for me. Mine provides me with endless hours of entertainment and time wasting. I currently have in my 26 L Aqua-One tank a pair of Bettas with a pair of Rams, a BN and 5 neon tetras. The Bettas have spent most of today busily laying eggs in a bubble nest. It is so cool to watch. The Rams are keeping their distance but are also showing signs of lurve. I persoanlly like the personality of the A. cacuatoides and various Kribs. I also like the N. anomolas as they also have interesting characters. You don't want boring fish in your work tank as then you won't want to spend the hours staring at it all day. I used to have guppies and mollies in mine but they just made me dizzy swimming up and down the front of the tank always wanting to be fed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
abob Posted October 1, 2004 Share Posted October 1, 2004 I'll be unorginal and suggest Apisto cacatuoides or maybe A. veijita. Other standard options : Kribs (or other Pelvicachromis) and bolivian rams would probably be a little large for a tank that size. Some might suggest Blue rams but personally, I've had bad experiences with them. Good Luck. Dean Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
YeW Posted October 8, 2004 Share Posted October 8, 2004 Hi - The only cichlid I'd suggest for a small work tank is Neolamp. multifasciatus. Apistos and other SA/WA need (IMHO) more stable water chemistry and bigger tanks!! HTH - Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
novafishy Posted October 9, 2004 Share Posted October 9, 2004 i'd second the n. multies. they are indeed a fascinating fish to watch. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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