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I have been looking to set up a Mbuna aquarium and have been scouring the Gumtree and eBay pages for a used aquarium. I had spotted an aquarium a week or so ago who had some tropheus in it, but the tank sale fell through, and I wasn't particularly keen on this species in any case.
I have now found an aquarium (300 litres) and agreed a price which also is "stocked" with some Mbuna. The set up requires a complete overhaul which I had budgeted for in any case but randomly the tank currently houses the following I believe:-
1no. Red Peacock
1no. Cobalt Zebra
1no. Blue Acara
1no. Red Zebra
1no. Golden Mbuna
1no. Yellow Lab
Very few rocks or caves, coarse gravel substrate etc. Apparently the Red Zebra is aggresive to other tank mates but aside from that they appear to be ok and all have been grown on since juveniles. The fish are coming free with the tank, no idea if male or female, LFS has said they will take them in and give me store credit. This could give me breathing space to source rocks etc and create a better environment in the tank rather than rushing to get them transported and back in. I'm not sure though whether to just add more hardscape and add fish or whether that may be a bad idea with established fish. I cant see that there are many predefined "territories" though due to the lack of any real rock or cave features.
I'm completely new to cichlids so welcome thoughts.
I have now found an aquarium (300 litres) and agreed a price which also is "stocked" with some Mbuna. The set up requires a complete overhaul which I had budgeted for in any case but randomly the tank currently houses the following I believe:-
1no. Red Peacock
1no. Cobalt Zebra
1no. Blue Acara
1no. Red Zebra
1no. Golden Mbuna
1no. Yellow Lab
Very few rocks or caves, coarse gravel substrate etc. Apparently the Red Zebra is aggresive to other tank mates but aside from that they appear to be ok and all have been grown on since juveniles. The fish are coming free with the tank, no idea if male or female, LFS has said they will take them in and give me store credit. This could give me breathing space to source rocks etc and create a better environment in the tank rather than rushing to get them transported and back in. I'm not sure though whether to just add more hardscape and add fish or whether that may be a bad idea with established fish. I cant see that there are many predefined "territories" though due to the lack of any real rock or cave features.
I'm completely new to cichlids so welcome thoughts.