Glenbo1981
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Ok one day I would like to do a big Mbuna tank and wanted a thread I could book mark so i could just check back and find out what i need to know.
Ok heres my questions...
1. The thing that always put me off Mbuna is that I was told you have to add every fish in your tank at the same time...or the fish that were added first will kill all newcomers
is this true? I have a over filtered 100g and I assume I could add quite alot...which means ££££ in one go...which isent so appealing.
2. How many fish can you add to a 100g tank which is filtered by 2 large mature external filters (4ftx26"x22" footprint)
3. Are pebbles suitable as decor for Mbuna or is Ocean rock a must? or can i use both?
4. Can marine coral sand be used? (I have loads in my shed)
5. Can my clown loaches and Bristlenose remain in my Mbuna tank? or would they have to be sold along with my Severums,Festivum,Geophagus,Blue Acaras and Rainbowfish?
6. I like fish that are solid bright colours...the only one i can think of it the Electric Yellow Labachromis species,I have heard of Electric Blues but never seen them....what other fish are like this and compatiable?
7. When the Mbuna breed, do you have to do anything in particular? will they survive if I don't intervene?
8. What is the ideal temp + PH to keep Mbunas? (I assume its 26c and 8.4?)
9. Any other particular equipment that i need? (I use 2 externals,2 heaters,spray bar)
10. Do they live off flake and bloodworm or do they need anything in particular as a staple diet (not talking about treats)
11. Can any tougher CA's be mixed with Mbuna? like Convicts,Firemouths or other Africans like Kribensis or jewel Cichlids?
12. Can you give me a mock up very colourful stock list of fish that you think I should add? (I want to keep my Clowns,Bristlenose and maybe get a Syno to go with these)
13. Can Frontosas be mixed with Mbuna? or is it best to keep them as Mbuna only?
Thanks guys
Ok heres my questions...
1. The thing that always put me off Mbuna is that I was told you have to add every fish in your tank at the same time...or the fish that were added first will kill all newcomers

2. How many fish can you add to a 100g tank which is filtered by 2 large mature external filters (4ftx26"x22" footprint)
3. Are pebbles suitable as decor for Mbuna or is Ocean rock a must? or can i use both?
4. Can marine coral sand be used? (I have loads in my shed)
5. Can my clown loaches and Bristlenose remain in my Mbuna tank? or would they have to be sold along with my Severums,Festivum,Geophagus,Blue Acaras and Rainbowfish?
6. I like fish that are solid bright colours...the only one i can think of it the Electric Yellow Labachromis species,I have heard of Electric Blues but never seen them....what other fish are like this and compatiable?
7. When the Mbuna breed, do you have to do anything in particular? will they survive if I don't intervene?
8. What is the ideal temp + PH to keep Mbunas? (I assume its 26c and 8.4?)
9. Any other particular equipment that i need? (I use 2 externals,2 heaters,spray bar)
10. Do they live off flake and bloodworm or do they need anything in particular as a staple diet (not talking about treats)
11. Can any tougher CA's be mixed with Mbuna? like Convicts,Firemouths or other Africans like Kribensis or jewel Cichlids?
12. Can you give me a mock up very colourful stock list of fish that you think I should add? (I want to keep my Clowns,Bristlenose and maybe get a Syno to go with these)
13. Can Frontosas be mixed with Mbuna? or is it best to keep them as Mbuna only?
Thanks guys