ApistoStu Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Hey guys,Planning on doing a new tank for the dining room, I want to do a Tanganyika biotope, this is what i had in mind so far any suggestions or changes you guys would make?48x13x16152L2x Altolamprologus Compressiceps (1M 1F)2x Julidochromis Marlieri (1M 1F)6x Neolamprologus Multifasciatus (2M 4F)Recommended temperature range: 24 - 25 C.Recommended pH range: 7.6 - 9.Recommended hardness range: 10 - 30 dH.1x Ehiem 2215 Filter1x Hydor ETH 200w1x Some form of led light (TBA)New Life Spectrum: Cichlid FormulaCoral Sand SubstrateSmashed River RockJungle ValThanks guys, also can anyone tell me what this is its appearing in my 3 week old tank. (the brown algae) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
frontoes Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 Very nice.... I want one too Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undercoverbrother Posted December 11, 2013 Share Posted December 11, 2013 nice tank, it appears you have diatoms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApistoStu Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 How do i deal with diatoms will they go away? can i add anymore stock? is the filter sufficient? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishinf Posted December 12, 2013 Share Posted December 12, 2013 i would swap the julies for orange leleupi and multies for caudopuncuatus but yours is fine to Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApistoStu Posted December 12, 2013 Author Share Posted December 12, 2013 Was considering leleupi love how bright they are but ive heard they can be abit aggressive towards shellies, i was thinking of mixing punks with my multis. cant give up my multis had them for a very long time and they are my favorite fish :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
undercoverbrother Posted December 13, 2013 Share Posted December 13, 2013 How do i deal with diatoms will they go away? can i add anymore stock? is the filter sufficient?It's not uncommon to develop in newly established tanks. It should ease up over time given it's appearance is new tank related.Your current filtration should be enough for now, if you maintain a consistent water change routine. Personally I would run two canister filters to make maintenance easier. It will allow you to clean your filters on alternate periods. depending on your budget the Eheim Classics are good or if you want something that's more modern and user friendly I would look at the Aqua One Nautilus range which come with a 2 + 1 year warranty. I would also invest in a good brand test kit so you can stay on top of your maintenance requirements and water parameters. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ApistoStu Posted December 19, 2013 Author Share Posted December 19, 2013 Hey guys Changed back to PFS and have added a bit of vinegar that removed the algea :D. Any more advice on stocking? Now sitting on 6 multis and 4 "Gold" Comps what else can i put in? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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