Tanganyikan Cichlid Setup Or Sa Planted Tetra Tank?

[CoryFever]

 I was about to go out and buy some aragonite sand this morning for a Tanganyikan shell dweller tank when I suddenly had the idea to start a South American Tetra setup. In a Tanganyikan tank I can't have too many plants, but I love the shell dwellers way of life. They're so interesting! On the other hand, I absolutely adore planted tanks, but I would have to pay for another Co2 setup, ferts, etc, etc. What do you think? Which would you rather see in a journal?
 
 

 

[christylee]

haha! This is hard because I was in the same dilema a couple months ago.. I decided to keep my Malawi cichlids instead...I was sooo all for a Tanganyika set up though! They're beautiful and have such interesting personalities. I adore Tretocephalus's.

 

[hobby5]

Sand would be nice for either type What are your waterparameters especially hardness? If you got hard tap water go for the shell dwellers. With soft tap water go for the tetras. If you want a planted tank this is absolutely possible without high tech, CO2 and ferts. Only a decent lighting is a must.

 

[frapadoodle]

Well can't give an unbiased opinion.
I do so like a planted tank.
As well, just have never had the itch for an African tank.