Flippa Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Basically all I wanna know is how big a tank would I need to start off with I'm thinking bout having some electric yellow chiclids and some peacocks unsure if this is a breed or not sorry if this is confusing I understand they like caves and holes and that more females equal less stress also I'd like to know if there are any breeders of chiclids in Brisbane Ipswich area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Peacocks are a group of Malawi cichlids that all come from the genus Aulonocara. Most species that are available to the hobby are from the intermediate zone in the lake which is characterised by rock structures. The males are beautifully coloured whilst the females and juveniles are drab. Peacocks are peaceful. Electric Yellows (Labidochromis caeruleus) are one of the more docile species of a group called Mbuna. Some species of the Mbuna group can be quite aggressive and can dominate Peacock tank mates. The size of the tank is relative to the number of fish you intend to put into it and the type and amount of filtration.You could start off with a 3 foot tank but if it was me I would get a wider and taller tank than a standard 3 footer. If your budget and space allows a 4 footer would be even better. Some more information will help. Do you want a display tank? Do want them to breed and raise the fry?Welcome to the forum by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted October 16, 2012 Share Posted October 16, 2012 Peacocks are a group of Malawi cichlids that all come from the genus Aulonocara. Most species that are available to the hobby are from the intermediate zone in the lake which is characterised by rock structures. The males are beautifully coloured whilst the females and juveniles are drab. Peacocks are peaceful. Electric Yellows (Labidochromis caeruleus) are one of the more docile species of a group called Mbuna. Some species of the Mbuna group can be quite aggressive and can dominate Peacock tank mates. The size of the tank is relative to the number of fish you intend to put into it and the type and amount of filtration.You could start off with a 3 foot tank but if it was me I would get a wider and taller tank than a standard 3 footer. If your budget and space allows a 4 footer would be even better. Some more information will help. Do you want a display tank? Do want them to breed and raise the fry?Welcome to the forum by the way. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Flippa Posted October 17, 2012 Author Share Posted October 17, 2012 No dnt want any breeding if by display tank you mean lots of bright colours then yeh I'd like that Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rowie Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 IN A DISPLAY TANK YOU WANT TO OVER STOCK AS THIS HELPS TO SPREAD OUT AGGRESSION ALSO ONLY ADDING MALES WILL HELP TO KEEP THEM A LITTLE LESS AGROWITH THAT SAID THE MORE FISH YOU STOCK THE TANK WITH THE MORE FILTRATION YOU WILL REQUIRE TO KEEP THE LEVELS OKIF YOU WERE GOING TO FILL THE TANK WITH MALES I WOULD PERSONALLY PICK A LAKE OR SPECIES AND STOCK THE TANK PRIMARILY WITH THESEI.E MBUNAMALAWITANGSLAKE VICTORIANS AND SO FORTHENJOY AND WELCOME TO THE FORUM Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firthy13 Posted October 18, 2012 Share Posted October 18, 2012 and as for the size of the tank. i recommend going as big as you have room for and your budget allows. this hobby can get expansive so put your money in to something you and your fish will not grow out of rather then upgrading continually as your fish get bigger. 4ftx18inx18in is a good size to start at if you want an impressive display. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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