Need Advice On Malawi Cichlids

[nuttyJD]

Hi,

I've got a 48"x12"x15" tank and I'd like to keep 2 or 3 different types of Malawis. I don't really want anything that's going to get too big as I can't upgrade to a bigger tank because of lack of space so probably upto 4-5 inches each fish max. Idealy I'd like at least 2 or 3 of each species that I have.

So what can anyone suggest?

I'd be grateful for any suggestions offered,
Thanx
Leanne

 

[Truck]

its not really big enough for malawis, i asked the same thing the other day for my 125 litre aquarium, but some smaller shell dwellers (so i have been told) will be ok

 

[fishyfeet]

same as me then nutty

 

[Truck]

im no cichlid expert! (african anyway) but i asked tha same thing last week i didnt get told any specific species

 

[nuttyJD]

Let's hope someone comes to our rescue then LOL

 

[doresy]

I thought a four footer was an ok minimum for Malawis, but hey who listens to me

 

[Truck]

im not sure i thought it was capacity that mattered aswell as length

 

[nuttyJD]

I'll listen to you Doresy

I'm getting a bit fustrated as I've got my tank cycled and ready to go.....just NEED fish!!!!!!!!!!!

 

[SharonCC]

I think a four footer is fine, as well...and LOTS of rockwork...

 

[Truck]

oh im wishing i bought a longer tank now

 

[fishyfeet]

i was told it was fine nutty, ok its the minimum but if you ve kept them before, prob ideal, my tanks ready to go as well, and ive spoke to some breeders who dont seem preturbed by the size, di

 

[Truck]

i was told my tank wasnt big enough, but instead the person could of said long enough

looks like youll be fine

good luck

 

[nuttyJD]

I've not kept cichlids before.......I wanted a fish tank for my wedding anniversary but knew hubby would say no so I asked for a puppy instead and hey presto one fish tank LOL.

 

[fishyfeet]

I've not kept cichlids before.......I wanted a fish tank for my wedding anniversary but knew hubby would say no so I asked for a puppy instead and hey presto one fish tank LOL.

hehe neat, get a puppy next year, ive a dog and three fish tanks, mmmmmm what shall i get next, di

 

[nuttyJD]

Hi Di,

We've now got 3 fish tanks (I accidently aquired another one the other day LOL), 3 cats, 2 kids (nearly house trained!!) and a dog (Springerdor)!!

Anyway back to the cichlid question!! LOL

Leanne