New Tank (15 G) Need some advice!

wzhplsm quote	subscribe [rss]	subscribe [email]	#1	Posted 28 Dec 2010, 9:49 pm
I have a 15 gallon tank (new). I was thinking of getting some cichlids (2 or 3). Would 2 or 3 cichlids be able to fit in my tank? I was thinking of getting 2 or 3 of the electric yellow labidochromis. Would that be Ok? If so, I need some advice on how to adjust pH, water hardness and what needs to be in the tank. Thanks Sponsored links
mickey quote			#2	Posted 07 Jan 2011, 10:48 am
Yellow labs should be kept in alrge groups and TBH I don't think youre tank is large enough for them, what about a singlr pair of Dwarf cichlids or even a pair of Apistogrammas http://www.fishtankforum.co.uk
Onatopa quote			#3	Posted 08 Jan 2011, 11:40 pm
I have a 15 gallon tank (new). I was thinking of getting some cichlids (2 or 3). Would 2 or 3 cichlids be able to fit in my tank? I was thinking of getting 2 or 3 of the electric yellow labidochromis. Would that be Ok? If so, I need some advice on how to adjust pH, water hardness and what needs to be in the tank. Thanks One of the easiest Mbuna to care for the Electric yellow Labidochromisis not demanding as long as certain requirements are met. They should be kept in a large community aquarium with other smaller Mbuna type fish like the species from the Labeotropheus, Melanochromis as well as others from the Pseudotropheus Genus. The minimum length of the tank should be three feet. The aquarium should try to mimic the natural rubble zone where they live. This includes extensive rockwork with caves and other hiding places that kind of divide the tank into different territories. Although plants are usually left alone by this species its tankmates will constantly dig them up. If kept in a species tank try to use hardier specimens like Vallisneria and Java fern. As noted from the stats above these fish prefer a hard alkaline water with a fairly high pH. I have maintained this by using a mixture of crushed coral as a substrate. Feeding is not a problem as all types of food are taken, weather flake or frozen, it should contain a high content of plant material. Live food like earthworms and the such should be offered only occasionally as they are low in fibers and not the best choice. I second the suggestion of Dwarf Cichlids or a pair of Apistogrammas. I'm current raising and have successfully been breeding Missoula Blue Rams for almost a year now! They are one of the most beautiful fish and really not that hard to breed. And, setting-up an Amazon biotope might be a bit easier setting up.