Tank Feasibility?

[Paul70]

Hi all.
I am getting quite interested in the african cichlid world and am considering getting a large tank for my current stock of fish (tiger barbs, clown loaches, plec, rtbs etc) and using my existing cycled 110 litre juwel tank for a small african cichlid setup.

I have attached a photo here.


I have 2 pieces of bogwood centrally located with a mixture of amazon swords, cabomba and straight vallis in the background and sides. it has a dark sand substrate. is this tank ok to use as a small african cichlid setup as it is or do I need something larger.
your thoughts and comments would be appreciated.
many thanks in advance
paul

 

[kiriyama]

Hi, I don't know the tank but guessing about 30" long?
I would say to small for Malawi tank but you could have a nice little Tanganyika display in there, not as colourful but behaviour more interesting. . .
exLamprologus multifasciatus - small shell dweller wil peacefully breed and make small colony
Julidochromis dickfeldi - a pair of these will use a stack of rocks at the opppsite end of the tank. . . .
if you wanted a more open look there anre a few of the smaller snd shifters that would use the sapce, a small rockpile in one corner with a couple of shells and you could probaby have exLamprologus caudopuntatus,
you don't want to over stock with Tanganyikan cichlids so best pick a shell dweller and a rock dweller and give them an area each, you will be much rewarded for your efforts
Cheers, Sean

 

[Paul70]

it is 32" long so you were not far off. many thanks for your thoughts and the advice is appreciated.

 

[kiriyama]

it is 32" long so you were not far off. many thanks for your thoughts and the advice is appreciated.

Meant to say earlier, I love your avatar, the truth is out there lol

 

[puffcandy]

Hi I think I have the same tank as you, Juwel Rekord 800.
I'm thinking the exact same in changing from a tropical community to Tanganyika.
Kiriyama I see your in Scotland. I'm in Glasgow what LFS would you recommend?

Cheers