Hi, im new to posting on this forum, but have been using it extensively in my research, but i figure this might be easier then searching for a few weeks.
Have a new 33 gallon long (36" long) tank setup, that is waiting for its cycling to start (im away on Vacation, so have water running but no bioload). I do have the foam insert of my new filter running in a filter on my smaller tank for 2 weeks, and will use the "Biomax" from my other filter as well when i get back to get the cycle ahead of schedule.
So i have a few questions regarding a stocking list (i'd rather have a pair or a couple of each species, versus a specie specific tank). I understand that i may be a little ambitious with my list, but i am more concerned with compatibility than size of my tank.
- J Transcriptus or Julidochromis ornatus or dickfeldi
- Orange leleupi
-Altolamprologus calvus
- Neo. Multi
- Cyprichromis leptosoma
From what i've seen at my LFS, most of these are available (though the Multis might be a little tough to get).
Also, would the Leleupi be a good choice to cycle with? I had my tank setup prior to my vacation but didnt want to get fish in it to ditch them, so have no interest in doing the Fishless cycle, as it's been empty for about a month.
Heres a photo of my fishless tank. I've moved my filter to the left side (behind the rocks), put the heater horizontal behind the rocks and below the filter for best heat dispersion. I've also removed the air bubbler, and added a powerhead at the far right side. If i do get Multis, obviously i'd need some better shells. Sorry for the low quality photo, it was taken with my phone.
One other question, does anyone buy fish off of Kijiji/Craigslist with decent luck?
Thanks for all the help!
Brent
Have a new 33 gallon long (36" long) tank setup, that is waiting for its cycling to start (im away on Vacation, so have water running but no bioload). I do have the foam insert of my new filter running in a filter on my smaller tank for 2 weeks, and will use the "Biomax" from my other filter as well when i get back to get the cycle ahead of schedule.
So i have a few questions regarding a stocking list (i'd rather have a pair or a couple of each species, versus a specie specific tank). I understand that i may be a little ambitious with my list, but i am more concerned with compatibility than size of my tank.
- J Transcriptus or Julidochromis ornatus or dickfeldi
- Orange leleupi
-Altolamprologus calvus
- Neo. Multi
- Cyprichromis leptosoma
From what i've seen at my LFS, most of these are available (though the Multis might be a little tough to get).
Also, would the Leleupi be a good choice to cycle with? I had my tank setup prior to my vacation but didnt want to get fish in it to ditch them, so have no interest in doing the Fishless cycle, as it's been empty for about a month.
Heres a photo of my fishless tank. I've moved my filter to the left side (behind the rocks), put the heater horizontal behind the rocks and below the filter for best heat dispersion. I've also removed the air bubbler, and added a powerhead at the far right side. If i do get Multis, obviously i'd need some better shells. Sorry for the low quality photo, it was taken with my phone.

One other question, does anyone buy fish off of Kijiji/Craigslist with decent luck?
Thanks for all the help!
Brent