Hi,
I have been planning the set up of an aquarium at home (my first aquarium) for some time now and, having considered at lots of different options, I feel I am getting close to making a decision. However, I have quite a few questions. If I could get some advice, it would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.
1. I am looking at a Fluval Roma 125L (33 gallons) 80Wx35Dx50H. Any opinions on this tank/size/brand?
2. PLAN A: I am interested in keeping some cichlids. In particular yellow labs/African cichlids as they seem to be the easiest. And they are really colourful. Any thoughts?
3. How many yellow labs could I sensibly keep in the above tank?
PLAN B: Another consideration could be to mix them with electric blue cichlids or cobalt blue zebra cichlids? Or anything else smaller and colourful? I understand these are both a little more difficult to keep. Any thoughts? If yes, how would you mix them with the yellow labs? 50:50? Mostly lemon labs and fewer blue cichlids?
4. I understand sand and rocks are the most natural habitat for these fish. What's the thought on plants? Are they necessary?
I'm a fan of quite minimalist aquariums, so would probably choose to not put in plants if I could - or put in something small. What about an easily manageable moss?
I have been planning the set up of an aquarium at home (my first aquarium) for some time now and, having considered at lots of different options, I feel I am getting close to making a decision. However, I have quite a few questions. If I could get some advice, it would be really appreciated. Thanks in advance.
1. I am looking at a Fluval Roma 125L (33 gallons) 80Wx35Dx50H. Any opinions on this tank/size/brand?
2. PLAN A: I am interested in keeping some cichlids. In particular yellow labs/African cichlids as they seem to be the easiest. And they are really colourful. Any thoughts?
3. How many yellow labs could I sensibly keep in the above tank?
PLAN B: Another consideration could be to mix them with electric blue cichlids or cobalt blue zebra cichlids? Or anything else smaller and colourful? I understand these are both a little more difficult to keep. Any thoughts? If yes, how would you mix them with the yellow labs? 50:50? Mostly lemon labs and fewer blue cichlids?
4. I understand sand and rocks are the most natural habitat for these fish. What's the thought on plants? Are they necessary?
I'm a fan of quite minimalist aquariums, so would probably choose to not put in plants if I could - or put in something small. What about an easily manageable moss?