I have Mbuna cichlids in a 45 gallons at the moment. It's a new set-up and they are juveniles. I plan on getting a 48 x 18 x 20 or 24 inches tank, so 75 gallons or 90 gallons next summer.
BUT... I think a 24 inches tank would be too high and hard to maintain for me. I'm not thrilled about the look of it either. I've read so many times the width is what matter for Mbunas (maybe cichlids in general, I don't know) and I wonder if it would make a difference in their happiness with 4 more inches of water ? Or not ?
If it makes a big difference, I'll consider getting a 90 gallons tank instead. I really want what's best for the fish and this will be my last and only tank as I have no more room. So I need to choose wisely.
Also, would I be able to add more fish to the tank in a 90 gallons vs 75 gallons ?
Thank you !
BUT... I think a 24 inches tank would be too high and hard to maintain for me. I'm not thrilled about the look of it either. I've read so many times the width is what matter for Mbunas (maybe cichlids in general, I don't know) and I wonder if it would make a difference in their happiness with 4 more inches of water ? Or not ?
If it makes a big difference, I'll consider getting a 90 gallons tank instead. I really want what's best for the fish and this will be my last and only tank as I have no more room. So I need to choose wisely.
Also, would I be able to add more fish to the tank in a 90 gallons vs 75 gallons ?
Thank you !