bronzefighter
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Hello! After much deliberation, I think I've settled on starting a dwarf mbuna tank. Since my experience with Cichlid's is limited to some GBR's and Angels, I thought I'd turn the Box for some guidance.
Here's what I have so far:
55g, with about 100lbs of Mexican Pot Rock setup with some intricate caves and such.
Substrate is 20lbs of CaribSea Ocean Direct Oolite Live Sand and 20lbs CaribSea African Cichlid mix, along with a bit of random gravel.
Filtration is an AC110 (which I might supplement with an AC30 that I have laying around), and a bubble wall to provide surface agitation.
Now, on to the questions!
Anyways, I'm at work now, and will post some pictures later this evening. Thanks for reading!
Here's what I have so far:
55g, with about 100lbs of Mexican Pot Rock setup with some intricate caves and such.
Substrate is 20lbs of CaribSea Ocean Direct Oolite Live Sand and 20lbs CaribSea African Cichlid mix, along with a bit of random gravel.
Filtration is an AC110 (which I might supplement with an AC30 that I have laying around), and a bubble wall to provide surface agitation.
Now, on to the questions!
- As far as stocking, I have no idea where to begin. I would like a diverse population, with as many different colors and species represented. If that means only 2 different species due to the size of my tank, so be it! I honestly have no clue here (yet).
- I know that I need hard, alkaline water for these guys (which is why I chose the substrates that I did), what is the 'best' way to achieve ideal water quality?
- What is the ideal way to actually introduce fish to the tank? Should I purchase a large amount of juvies, or can I introduce them a few at a time?
- My friend has an adult Yellow Lab, would it be appropriate to put him in my tank for the time being and introduce more fish later?
Anyways, I'm at work now, and will post some pictures later this evening. Thanks for reading!