CSnyder00
Bearded Wonder
Hey All!
My Tanganyikan adventure is coming to an end. The water here just doesn't seem conducive to keeping them. What I want is suggestions for what to try next.
I have:
A semi-planted 75 gallon tank with a black sand/black gravel mix
pH - 7.4-7.6
Tankmates:
Bristlenose plecos (can move if needed)
Surrounding environment:
Sliding glass door close, so it gets some natural light (no algae issues to speak of, no/little direct sun)
Walkway from garage (moderate foot traffic, no spooky fish, please)
What I'm looking for (subject to change, of course):
Either:
1) A larger, hardy cichlid that will handle a few swings here and there with water quality and will mouth breed (will keep tank species specific if needed). Also willing to have two species if they will not interbreed or murder each other.
Or
2) A peaceful hardy dwarf cichlid that I can keep with cories and other fish without risk of cory damage. If taking this option, also include suggested tank mates. I have some green laser cories I can move from my 40 gallon.
Preferences/Needs:
Hardy, hardy, and did I mention Hardy!
Color. Must have color. No all silver (silver or bland females acceptable), no solid blue, and no solid black fish (applies to males).
Personality. I'm giving up my Shellies, so I want something that will have some spunk. Since the tank will be empty, they can be aggressive and I can sell off the non-Dom males or other fish.
Sellable. Maybe you have a cichlid or other fish that the club hasn't had and you want to see make a comeback. Maybe it's something that you want to buy but don't want to pay shipping. Maybe you like seeing your fellow club member happy and are willing to make suggestions...
I will likely be moving in two years, so these may be fish you can get your hands on when I leave. Keep that in mind as well...
I love Victorian cichlids (colors are amazing) and have kept Ruby Green Haps with success. I've also kept Metraclima Luwino Reef Zebra Chilumba, Yellow Labs, Red Jewels, and some other off brand Africans with good success, but that was in Pittsburgh on hard well water which they loved. Not sure if they would handle Bowie water very well.
Currently I have bristlenose plecos, corydoras duplicareus, and green laser cories that are doing well. My big Jack Dempseys and my Tiger barbs did well in this water too.
If your still with me, congrats. Reward yourself and me by posting some suggestions. I have to sell my remaining Tangs before I can buy, so I have some time. Thanks in advance.
Cory
My Tanganyikan adventure is coming to an end. The water here just doesn't seem conducive to keeping them. What I want is suggestions for what to try next.
I have:
A semi-planted 75 gallon tank with a black sand/black gravel mix
pH - 7.4-7.6
Tankmates:
Bristlenose plecos (can move if needed)
Surrounding environment:
Sliding glass door close, so it gets some natural light (no algae issues to speak of, no/little direct sun)
Walkway from garage (moderate foot traffic, no spooky fish, please)
What I'm looking for (subject to change, of course):
Either:
1) A larger, hardy cichlid that will handle a few swings here and there with water quality and will mouth breed (will keep tank species specific if needed). Also willing to have two species if they will not interbreed or murder each other.
Or
2) A peaceful hardy dwarf cichlid that I can keep with cories and other fish without risk of cory damage. If taking this option, also include suggested tank mates. I have some green laser cories I can move from my 40 gallon.
Preferences/Needs:
Hardy, hardy, and did I mention Hardy!
Color. Must have color. No all silver (silver or bland females acceptable), no solid blue, and no solid black fish (applies to males).
Personality. I'm giving up my Shellies, so I want something that will have some spunk. Since the tank will be empty, they can be aggressive and I can sell off the non-Dom males or other fish.
Sellable. Maybe you have a cichlid or other fish that the club hasn't had and you want to see make a comeback. Maybe it's something that you want to buy but don't want to pay shipping. Maybe you like seeing your fellow club member happy and are willing to make suggestions...
I will likely be moving in two years, so these may be fish you can get your hands on when I leave. Keep that in mind as well...
I love Victorian cichlids (colors are amazing) and have kept Ruby Green Haps with success. I've also kept Metraclima Luwino Reef Zebra Chilumba, Yellow Labs, Red Jewels, and some other off brand Africans with good success, but that was in Pittsburgh on hard well water which they loved. Not sure if they would handle Bowie water very well.
Currently I have bristlenose plecos, corydoras duplicareus, and green laser cories that are doing well. My big Jack Dempseys and my Tiger barbs did well in this water too.
If your still with me, congrats. Reward yourself and me by posting some suggestions. I have to sell my remaining Tangs before I can buy, so I have some time. Thanks in advance.
Cory
