aj_page Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 Hey there guys. I'm looking to setup a new tank at work. The aim is to make it smaller rather than larger and it needs to be very managable so I am thinking small fish and only a few of them in a setup probably 60L or not much larger... I am currently keeping Malawis so I'd like to go with Cichlids and I like the look of the Tang shellies but really I'm making this post to hear from others who have setup something similar and to hear about what they used and how they did it... I'm after something small, managable, unique and of course eyecatching... What do you guys think? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted July 18, 2007 Share Posted July 18, 2007 i don't think you'll find anything unique, all benthic breeders are always on the lookout for that 'odd' find. for pure fun value, add a dozen or so snail shells, a couple of kg of sand and a dozen 'multies' and be amazed at their bulldozer antics. plus they're easy breeders. most other shellies are inclined to just sit at the front of their shells or hide when they're being watched Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_page Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 That's what I am looking for. Buldozer antics!! Very unique... So is there anything else I should know about these guys? Such as things NOT to do and sex ratios etc... I wouldn't really be interested in breeding them unless they can successfully raise fry in the main tank. As it will be a work tank I couldn't spend time extracting holding females etc.. I am certainly not opposed to species only tanks but would you recommend going down that path or is there a must have tank mate? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_page Posted July 19, 2007 Author Share Posted July 19, 2007 Multies look awesome but so do the Sunspot Brevis... Anyone ever heard of Sunspot Brevis in Australia? This is where I found them.. `Lamprologus` brevis (Ikola) Just click this link. Also does anyone know someone breeding these or Multies? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bruce Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 They are here....not sure where though. Bruce Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Colfish Posted July 19, 2007 Share Posted July 19, 2007 Anyone ever heard of Sunspot Brevis in Australia? ive known of a few prs over the last couple of years, but not many have successfully spawned. the adults seem to expire at an early age. overall, brevis are a lazy dwarf. they'll hang over their shell and dart in when they see you. they are easy breeders and protect their fry well for 4/6 weeks, when you must remove them. multies however, will just keep breeding, accepting the fry into the colony. you will need to cast a net through the tank occasionally, to thin them out. whatever numbers you want to start with will be fine, but 6/8 f/males and a couple of males will give you a good start Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aj_page Posted July 20, 2007 Author Share Posted July 20, 2007 Yeah the multies sound like the way to go.. Now to find them.. And does anyone know where to get shells from? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parkesg Posted July 20, 2007 Share Posted July 20, 2007 Hey, there is no shortage of mutli's around, try a WTB in the classifieds section, that should come up with something.. I think Colin has them? Grant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Citypainter Posted July 22, 2007 Share Posted July 22, 2007 Pelvichachromis pulcher. (Spelling) Kribensis, a great looking small fish that are active and will breed in that set up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CIXLID69 Posted July 24, 2007 Share Posted July 24, 2007 Pelvichachromis pulcher. (Spelling) Kribensis, a great looking small fish that are active and will breed in that set up. And are very nice looking fish with beautiful colours! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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