Just curious of opinions on here of my current stock list that will be going into my tank. I'm aware of the potential problem with the Lemon Jake that is listed but this fish is currently larger and older than the Mbuna will be. I have seen this be successful before when the Peacocks start off larger than the Mbuna. If it becomes a problem he'll get re-homed. I had actually intended to do an all male show tank but for various reasons have altered course on that. I know I'm a little shallow on females as well but I've tried to specifically target species that have been known to work with a lower female count generally.
These fish will be going in a 75gal Marineland. I've got both a Fluval 406 and a 206 running on the tank and both have an added intake sponge for more surface area. The tank has about 75lbs of Ohko (Dragon) Stone in it with a couple smaller pieces of Driftwood with Java Fern attached for pretty solid cover. I've tried to make several small "caves' for them to retreat into as well. I've also arranged the rocks to try and block sight lines across the tank.
The total number of fish is also a bit high as basically I expect to have to re-home or just lose some to whatever reasons. Not that I hope for that but it's common when raising them up from juveniles. I'd rather end up with too many large fish that I need to re-home than allow the numbers to dwindle down to far then be trying to buy large fish or introduce new juvies after the fact. Anyway it's always good to hear more than just my opinion so I'm looking forward to your thoughts.
Elongatus Chewere = 2 Males 4 Females
Melanochromis Maingano = 1 Male 3 Females
Pseudotropheus acei (Msuli) = 1 Male 2 Female (Yellow Tail Acei)
Pseudotropheus acei (ngara) = 1 Male 2 Female (White Tail Acei)
Labidochromis SP = 1 Male 2 Female (Super Red Top Hongi)
Labidochromis Caeruleus = 1 Pair Male/Female (Electric Yellow Lab)
Maylandia Estherae = 1 Male 2 Female (Red Blotched Zebra)
Pseudotropheus Crabro = 1 Male (Bumble Bee)
Aulonocara Jacobbfreibergi (Undu Reef) = 1 Male (Lemon Jake Peacock)
OB Peacock = 1 Male
L 071 Peppermint Bristlenose Pleco = 1 Fish
Synodontis Eupterus = 1 Fish (Feather Fin Catfish)
L 200 = 1 Fish (Green Lemon Spot Pleco)
These fish will be going in a 75gal Marineland. I've got both a Fluval 406 and a 206 running on the tank and both have an added intake sponge for more surface area. The tank has about 75lbs of Ohko (Dragon) Stone in it with a couple smaller pieces of Driftwood with Java Fern attached for pretty solid cover. I've tried to make several small "caves' for them to retreat into as well. I've also arranged the rocks to try and block sight lines across the tank.
The total number of fish is also a bit high as basically I expect to have to re-home or just lose some to whatever reasons. Not that I hope for that but it's common when raising them up from juveniles. I'd rather end up with too many large fish that I need to re-home than allow the numbers to dwindle down to far then be trying to buy large fish or introduce new juvies after the fact. Anyway it's always good to hear more than just my opinion so I'm looking forward to your thoughts.
Elongatus Chewere = 2 Males 4 Females
Melanochromis Maingano = 1 Male 3 Females
Pseudotropheus acei (Msuli) = 1 Male 2 Female (Yellow Tail Acei)
Pseudotropheus acei (ngara) = 1 Male 2 Female (White Tail Acei)
Labidochromis SP = 1 Male 2 Female (Super Red Top Hongi)
Labidochromis Caeruleus = 1 Pair Male/Female (Electric Yellow Lab)
Maylandia Estherae = 1 Male 2 Female (Red Blotched Zebra)
Pseudotropheus Crabro = 1 Male (Bumble Bee)
Aulonocara Jacobbfreibergi (Undu Reef) = 1 Male (Lemon Jake Peacock)
OB Peacock = 1 Male
L 071 Peppermint Bristlenose Pleco = 1 Fish
Synodontis Eupterus = 1 Fish (Feather Fin Catfish)
L 200 = 1 Fish (Green Lemon Spot Pleco)