bungholio Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 I would like some advice.. im looking at buying another tank for some africans, the fish i love are Altolamprologus calvus Cyphotilapia frontosa.. except im not rich.. All Tropheus Labidochromis Hongi Melanochromis johannii Pseudotropheus acei What fish could/would work well together, open to any suggestions, what size tank would you reccomend.. looking at maybe 5footer...? Any help please.. Adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mbuna Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 tropheus would be ok in a five footer but are better kept in species tank because of there diet etc. not too sure about the fronts and calvus but all three mbuna will go well together with very little chance of interbreeding. HTH Harry Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted March 17, 2004 Share Posted March 17, 2004 Frontosa and Calvus should do fine together as they both have similar carnivorous diets and both are from Lake Tang. They also both tend to have a gentle personality but will eat anything that will fit into their mouth. It is worth noting that Fronts do grow to a very considerable size so in the long run you will find that they will outgrow a 5ft tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Memphis Tank Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 G'Day Adam Nice assortment of fish. This your first african tank?? Matey Have you looked at other malawians? Zebs and peacocks are beautiful in colour and can be kept with each other without fear of inter breeding. Even hongi and peacocks will go good. Hey and if your like me and you can't really afford the space or dollars for a species only of frontosa keep two small ones and you will have plenty of time to get them more or a bigger tank. Tropheus as pointed out need to really be kept in a species only as their diet makes them nearly intolerant to protein. Acei can be a bit toey from what i have seen in a mates tank. The other two i am not tooo sure of. Cheers MT Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bungholio Posted March 18, 2004 Author Share Posted March 18, 2004 hey, thanks MT. yeh it will be my first african tank. i just want something as well as my americans... on the weekend im getting 2 3foot tanks 1 will have Pseudotropheus saulosi and the other will have convicts... to get experience trying to breed fish... i would love to breed an exotic fish 1 day.. i just want something to get me introduced to africans and isnt going to get sick easily. as i heard tropheus get bloat quite easily... thanks adam Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dan_thefish_man Posted March 18, 2004 Share Posted March 18, 2004 Yeah great selection mate but i just think it's funny that you put Cyphotilapia frontosa.. except im not rich.. You can get some good fronnie prices on the forum. I woulda put it next to the calvus or tropheus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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