new tank setup

[damifino]

Setting up a 70 gal. Hopfully, a Tanganika tank. I like Bricardi and need suggestions for what other fish about that size

 

[jonclark96]

Welcome to the forum. Where are you located?

 

[Ading522]

welcome to the forum..by the way..its Tanganyika.. where are you located?

 

[golsama]

Welcome! I've mostly seen Brichardi in species tanks since they can be very territorial when spawning (which is the majority of the time). They are a colony breeder which means they allow their fry to grow up within the group and older fry will actually defend younger fry as well.

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[zackcrack00]

Welcome! I've mostly seen Brichardi in species tanks since they can be very territorial when spawning (which is the majority of the time). They are a colony breeder which means they allow their fry to grow up within the group and older fry will actually defend younger fry as well.

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Wow. That is amazing!!! I've never heard of anything other than sibling rivalry in fish! My first ever cichlid spawn of Yellow Labs.... What a nightmare. Good luck with the tank!

 

[Leffler817]

Welcome to the forum! Julidochromis are another species that operates the way Brichardi do. It's very Godfather-esque!




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[Jim Anderson]

Welcome to the forum, as stated above they can be very territorial and their fry do protect new generations of fry. They are a fun colony to watch and beautiful cichlids that stay relatively small in size. "Julies are great tank mates as well. I have a breeding pair of the Daffodil strain that I am going to sell. Good Luck and enjoy

 

[rsretep]

I also keep Julies and enjoy observing their behaviors

 

[damifino]

Thanks everyone for all the advice. Quick question..how long do chiclids live


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[jonclark96]

Depends on the species, but many can live 10 or more years with proper care.

 

[Tony]

Depending on the footprint (if it's big enough), you can combine two types of rock-dwelling colonizers... brichardi can go with either leleupi or a smaller Julidochromis with no worries of crossbreeding. The yellows of the leleupi and the trailers on the brichardi make for a really stunning display tank.

Alternatively, you could add a bunch of shells and a colony of multifaciatus. I'd stick with two species though for maximum effect/minimum bloodshed.