160l Tank, Need Ideas.

[Driake]

Hey Everyone. i got a new 160L tank (3ft) & im just wondering on what you all think would be good to fill it up with, was thinking of some electric yellows, but am wondering what else goes good with them? Also what substrate and some ideas on decorations would be great.

Thanks Everyone, Brett.

 

[Robris]

Hey Everyone. i got a new 160L tank (3ft) & im just wondering on what you all think would be good to fill it up with, was thinking of some electric yellows, but am wondering what else goes good with them? Also what substrate and some ideas on decorations would be great.

Thanks Everyone, Brett.

What Brett said, I wouldnt mind knowing.

Thanks, Rob

 

[Ferris]

I think this pinned article should answer most of your questions. Have a read and then come back with anything still outstanding.

http/www.fishforums.net/The-Mbuna-Aquarium-t27706.html

 

[Imagesz]

try some frontosa really nice fishes i had 8 of them but my turltes killed them all which really sucked lost over 160 dollars worth of fishes

 

[pmdf]

160l is far, far too small for Frontosa. It's a great size tank for some of the smaller lamprologines from Lake Tanganyika however.

 

[Xebadir]

Or a small colony of dwarf species mbuna.

 

[Imagesz]

oo nvm i thought he said 160 gal my bad

 

[Driake]

Thanks For Everyones replies,
I read the article ferris thanks for the link, Im pritty much all set now, Just need to add some fishies lol.

I was thinking of having some Pseudotropheus flavus.
Was also wondering what goes well with them & wether there easily purchased in australia?

Thanks Everyone.

 

[Ferris]

Flavus are compatible with most Mbuna, they are moderately aggressive but nothing like Auratus/Chipokae, more like Estherae and Elongatus in temperament.

Good luck getting them though - it's certainly difficult in the UK.

 

[chishnfips]

get a few Pseudotropheus demasoni they are lovely fish really vivid colours and they dont grow as big as the other cichlids do. mixed with a couple of labs would look awsome I reckon.

 

[Driake]

Thanks for everyones help, I now have 4 Pseudotropheus pulpican's "kingsizei" 2 male and 2 female.

I was just wondering if id be able to fit any more cichlids in my tank without over crowding?

Also, was wanting to add some live plants, Anyone have any suggestions?

Thanks Brett.