Suitable Species For A 125 Litre 80 Cm Tank

[Truck]

After reading through Adam's and Doresy's Journals, I am very interested in keeping Tangs, I have a 125 litre tank that is 80cm long, 45cm tall and 35cm wide.

I've though about lamprologus ocellatus, but I would like to keep a few species, I remember one with the species being called lelupi, I cannot remember the genus, but its a really nice fish!

Thanks

 

[kiriyama]

Lamprologus or Neolamprologus
"Lemon Cichlid"

 

[doresy]

Hi Truck

As you probably know I started Tanganyikan's in a Rio 125 (ltr) but be warned, if you follow in my footsteps then be prepared to move up to a larger tank and more Tang's.

I would not go back to anything else now. The character of these fish are like nothing else. More individual than Malawis and a lot more watchable than communtity's. My stock get on well although the Tropheus Duboisi has a bit too much attitude sometimes. The Julis have produced fry and defending well.

I guess that you have seen my tank over in the pictures forum? If not get yourself over there and take a look

 

[Truck]

Yes I have seen your tanks and a few species have caught my eyes:

Could you please ID the following? I hope you don't mind you stealing your photos without permission, I can remove them if you wish.

Neolamprologus lelupi catches my eye the most, is it okay to keep them in a small group?
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[AdAndrews]

the first is neolamprologus pulcher dafodil
then the Neolamprologus lelupi
then a cyprichromis
and then a species of juli

if thats any help.

look at neolamprologus tretcephalus

 

[Truck]

Cheers, Adam.

Will Neolamprologus lelupi and Neolamprologus pulcher 'dafodil' be okay together in a 125 litre?

 

[AdAndrews]

Cheers, Adam.

Will Neolamprologus lelupi and Neolamprologus pulcher 'dafodil' be okay together in a 125 litre?

Im unsure, as ive never kept them. Although i did read about them being more forgiving aggression wise if im correct.

heres an ok list of some of the tangs http/www.thetropicaltank.co.uk/Fishindx/cich-tan.htm

I think what i would do is go with 3 species:

a shelldweller- 3 1 male 2 female.
and then 2 substrate spawners or rock dwellers, e.g. lelupi and the pulcher.

that with a pretty harcore plec would be about all you could have, and numbers of each would have to be carfully decided.

theres a pretty good list of species here http/www.dartfordaquatics.co.uk/fish.asp?fCat=15

 

[Truck]

Okay, I'll have a read thanks.

 

[doresy]

From the top (of the ones you asked about)

Neolamprologus Pulcher (Dafodil)

Neolamprologus Leleupi

Cyprichromis Leptosoma

Julidochromis Marlieri

Yes I am still using the imatation rocks but no longer for weight issues as the new tank is down stairs. I just prefer it as it is hollow therefore provides hidey holes and there is less chance of scratching/cracking the tank.

I am not up on shellies but the Leleupi like to get themselves into small caves so may offer some competition. The Juli's have got a bit territorial since producing fry but not majorly. The Cyprichromis keep themselves to themselves, continually shoaling (mid-water which is good for a Cichlid setup)

 

[Truck]

Thanks for the advice

If you don't mind me asking, where did you get the rocks from?

Before I do the rio I will set up a 35 litre arc tank with a trio of multies if the mother will allow.

 

[doresy]

the first is neolamprologus pulcher dafodil
then the Neolamprologus lelupi
then a cyprichromis
and then a species of juli

if thats any help.

look at neolamprologus tretcephalus

That'll be a Neolamprologus Tretocephalus - like a juvinile Frontosa and I have one. Did have 2 but the Tropheus picked on it and it died early on. Wierdly it left the other one alone and now they are mates

 

[kiriyama]

Just a quick note, I have read and heard from folk that best not to keep Mulitis with Lelupi , have been told about Lelupi actually dragging Mulltis out of threre shells, check out Neolamprologus Caudopunctatus , it's a semi shell dweller and full of character.

 

[Truck]

Thanks all, I've been giving this some serious thought, and I will be building up my equipment over the next few months.

I've seen Neolamprologus caudopunctatus which I know Kiriyama keeps, is it possible to keep a few of these and a few multies? maybe 6 of each?
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[AdAndrews]

I have recently ordered some 4kg coral sand(underworld) from charterhouse aq, it wasnt the same that was branded, although, its still nice, and a perfect size grain for multies.

Food wise,

catfish pellets
any cichlid branded foods
frozen bloodworm
frozen brine shrimp(although, mine didnt go crazy over it, maybe the live stuff will be good)
tropical flake food
peas

i feed mine once a day.

 

[Truck]

I ordered the same stuff as you for my marines and it came in a funny bag that was made of out some kind of polystyrene, instead of that advertised, How many kilo's do you reckon I will need for my Rio? should I be aiming for about 2 inches?