Suggestions to add with my Calvus

[newcichlid]

Hi All

Just thought i post to see what are other ppl ideas. I have a 4x18x18. Currently 4 Black Calvus (8 more to come in 2 mths) and 1 EY (2 died yesterday ).

pH 8.6

gH 12

Temp approx 25-27C

Substrate gravel 5mm (i think???) - If need be, could change it to 2mm gravel for Occies, etc.

What do you guys suggest? Occies? Leptosomas? more EY?

Thanks for your suggestions

Eric

[brucem]

How big are you calvus? Why are you adding 8 more? I would have thought that a colony of 4 would be ideal for a tank that size, but if they are juvies, then I can understand why you want to add more to sort out your pairs or groups.

I have 2 colnies of calvus. One colony of 3 fish are in a 4x18x18 with electric yellows and maulana peacocks. I've had a female spawn before in that tank.

I also have a pair in a 4ft tank with taiwan reef, benga peacocks and a breeding pair of julies. The julies rule the tank here. All the other fish occupy two thrids of the tank, and the julies own 1/3.

But I think keeping a colony of non jumbo cyps, and some cave spawners or shellies should be fine.

Bruce

[Symphy]

If your going for looks with the extra fair enough, although for pairing, you have enough.

I like the idea of more EY's & Leptosoma would be a great match.

Regards Symphy

[newcichlid]

How big are you calvus? Why are you adding 8 more? I would have thought that a colony of 4 would be ideal for a tank that size, but if they are juvies, then I can understand why you want to add more to sort out your pairs or groups.

I am guessing that i have at least 1M and 1F, not too sure tho. The biggest is approx 6cm and the smallest 4.5cm. They came from the same batch. The extra 8 are 2cm now but the breeder wont give em to me yet till 2 mths later.

I am looking to fill the tank and like you said till i know the pairs before taking some out. I know someone who has 22 Comps in a 6ft tank with occies.