Spare 30 Gallon Tank

[IovaykInD]

I have an extra 30 gallon tank lying around and I want to start it up again. What should I put in it? I want something simple, easy to maintain. I was thinking a couple of angelfish...or maybe a school of glassfish. Any suggestions?

Isaac

 

[IMCL85]

go for community or african cihcild tank. Either is great as long u dont buy fish that dont get alone with each other like angle with tiger bar etc. I would go for tetra community tank alone with some cory cat. I love tetra. (cardinal/neon/black neon/diamond head neon) all of this r very very beautiful.

 

[afireinside]

Personally, I'd put some Killifish in there .

No, they don't kill fish.

 

[IovaykInD]

I'm thinking of an african cichlid tank. Don't want plants though, so can I use rocks to make a great display? I was thinking somewhere along the lines of a sand substrate, with rocks to form caves. Any suggestions as to decorations and all? I've also heard that a little aquarium salt helps, is this true? Also, is it easy to find african cichlids in pet stores, and what are the average pricing of these fish?

Isaac

 

[GSD]

http/www.fishforums.net/index.php?showtopic=105231

you could do somethingg like this
i think it looks amazing!

 

[IovaykInD]

Yea, exactly what I imagined in my mind. Where does he find those kinds of rocks, I am not willing to pay 100 dollars for rocks to put into a tank xP?

Isaac

 

[GSD]

im not sure where those rocks came from but where i live you can get large rocks(slate etc)for cheap at B&Q.
i think americans call it home depo(correct me if im wrong though)

 

[IovaykInD]

Yea..you're right, it's called Home Depot here. But I was wondering where if I'd be able to find some at lakes or ponds...or even in my own backyard. But what about the pricing on the fish?

Isaac

 

[yvez9]

those rocks are slate
they're usually the cheapest at pet stores. however, you can go to hardware stores or wal-mart usually has some too for much cheaper

just boil them for a few minutes and they'll be fine

african cichlids are usually expensive here in montreal, around 5 to 10$ each but are usually easy to find

 

[IovaykInD]

What would be a good species to look for? I want more colorful fish...as I tend to dislike plain, or grayish fish...

Isaac

 

[IovaykInD]

Well, I decided on Neolamprologus leleupi (Lemon Cichlid). They are very beautiful, and a pair would fit nicely into the 30 gallon. Does anyone know where I can find some in New York? I'd rather pick them up, than have the fish shipped. Anyone have extra that I can buy from them?

Isaac