Mpimbwe Pete Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I have recently received a colony of Moba who are very shy. They have only arrived recently , they were with my brother for a few years,but are unbelievably timid.There are plenty of caves and tunnels etc for them and they always make themselves scarce everytime I walk past them ,even feeding times. The Mpimbwe in comparison just about jump out of the tank when I come close and let me pat them like puppies. What would you recommend I get to give the Moba a bit of confidence ,like Leptosoma do for other smaller species. (I know not to put the Leptosoma in with Fronnies). I have a few calvus and big Gibboceps but they are also covert operators. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpimbwe Pete Posted January 23, 2006 Author Share Posted January 23, 2006 they are both in separate tanks obviously . sorry I just thought it seemed confusing ....... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Blue dolphins are great fish to keep with fronnies. I know they are from different lake, but the do make good tank mates Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee427 Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 I have recently received a colony of Moba who are very shy. They have only arrived recently , they were with my brother for a few years,but are unbelievably timid.There are plenty of caves and tunnels etc for them and they always make themselves scarce everytime I walk past them ,even feeding times. The Mpimbwe in comparison just about jump out of the tank when I come close and let me pat them like puppies. What would you recommend I get to give the Moba a bit of confidence ,like Leptosoma do for other smaller species. (I know not to put the Leptosoma in with Fronnies). I have a few calvus and big Gibboceps but they are also covert operators. ← mate the calvus sound good i dont know anything about the gibboceps so i cant help you with those .but you sound like you would have a better idea than me maybe some big plecos if you like them. any fry from the mpimbwes mate also so youll have to put some pics up of your fronts.id love to get some of mine own mpimbwes but im happy with my burundis for now. cheers Lee Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Phenomena Posted January 23, 2006 Share Posted January 23, 2006 Bentochromis tricoti! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
r.d.m Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 i keep venustas with mine, different lake but seem to speak the same language and keep them on the move Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 I agree with Josh...I keep blue dolphins with mine. There are also three peacocks in with them and they are always out in the open. I have phenos in with another group, and they do equally as well. Andrea PS> I would almost guarantee the disappearance of leptos if you went down that track. If it fits in the mouth, that's probably where it will end up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
poxboy Posted January 24, 2006 Share Posted January 24, 2006 From what I've seen they may well be a less active variant. You could always try a colony of multi's, they never stop... . Bretto. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpimbwe Pete Posted January 24, 2006 Author Share Posted January 24, 2006 I did a quick check on the benthochromis tricoti. Wow are they available in Australia !!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kasanga Vince Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 Hey Mpimbwe Pete! You're lucky to have both Mpimbwe & Moba colonies! Your brother must be a top bloke to let you have his Moba's. Tricoti's sound like the go to me. I'll see if I can chase some up for you. Give your brother my regards..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lee427 Posted January 30, 2006 Share Posted January 30, 2006 I did a quick check on the benthochromis tricoti. Wow are they available in Australia !!!! ← checked out the tricoti there a nice fish bay fish have them last time i checked you would have to empty your wallet if you got them from there though i think. any fry mate Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mpimbwe Pete Posted February 5, 2006 Author Share Posted February 5, 2006 The Tricoti seem the way to go . And by the way Kasanga ,what does Mum want for Mother's day ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
anchar Posted February 5, 2006 Share Posted February 5, 2006 There are a pair for sale on another forum...plus I think Nigel has three females that would give you a nice little colony. PM me if you want details. Andrea Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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