What To Do With A 37 Gallon Tank?

[onidrase]

Demasoni are evil. Saulosi would be a better option.

Would they be worth trying, though? Or should I just avoid mbunas in general in such a tank? I've also been thinking of julidochromis, but it seems like a waste to have such a tall tank for only a couple bottom dwelling fish.

such odd dimensions to work with, I shoulda known better I'd love to scrap this tank and get a 3 footer, but I have a feeling my dad would kill me, regardless of if the water volumes were the same.

 

[minnnt]

The Saulosi would appreciate a 3ft tank really.

 

[onidrase]

The Saulosi would appreciate a 3ft tank really.

Might try to convince him to let me swap. What should the make to female ratio be with those guys? How many would fit in a 3 footer?

 

[minnnt]

12f 3m?

 

[onidrase]

Sounds awesome

What other dwarf mbuna are out there which I might look into for a 3 footer?

 

[minnnt]

Unsure mate, I always wanted a Saulosi species tank. Dark substrate, rocks and background, they would stand out a mile!

 

[onidrase]

Unsure mate, I always wanted a Saulosi species tank. Dark substrate, rocks and background, they would stand out a mile!

Thats what I was thinking too

Would a 3 foot tank most likely be too small for aceis and yellow labs? Diving into unknown territory here, google research is always inconclusive

 

[minnnt]

Not sure on the acei, but it would be a little cramped for Labs. They're chunky fish when adults. And about 4-4.5" a piece.

 

[onidrase]

Not sure on the acei, but it would be a little cramped for Labs. They're chunky fish when adults. And about 4-4.5" a piece.

Probably no go on the aceis either then. They get the same size as labs, maybe larger.

Guessing bumblebees are a no go as well, much as I like them never enough tanks

 

[onidrase]

I'm pretty sold on the saulosi. They seem gorgeous and adorable. I'll work toward convincing my dad on getting a 36" 30 gallon tank in replacement of the 37 gallon. Would the 30 gallon standard 36" tank be acceptable?

I'd like to get a 46 gallon bowfront, but that's probably out of question

 

[minnnt]

Obviously the 46g would be better, but the 36" would be the bare minimum imo. Get them as juveniles and grow them on, then you may be able to have the 46g when they're adult.

 

[onidrase]

Obviously the 46g would be better, but the 36" would be the bare minimum imo. Get them as juveniles and grow them on, then you may be able to have the 46g when they're adult.

The 46 bowfront has the same footprint as the 30, except for the bowed front. I'll aim for it, but I have doubts

If I get them as juvis, how will I tell the male to female ratio? I've heard they are all yellow when they're young.

Edit: Might be able to convince him to let me get a 50 gallon 4 footer, maybe with a bit of extra rent been wanting to try africans for a while, but want to keep them at at least somewhat acceptable standards.

 

[minnnt]

Yeah they are all yellow when young. Adults are expensive though!

 

[onidrase]

Yeah they are all yellow when young. Adults are expensive though!

Agh, don't like the sounds of that seems I'd be swapping fish a lot to get a correct ratio

If I did manage to get in another 4 footer, are there any africans out there that would work without needing a certain male to female ratio?

 

[minnnt]

A 4ft will open up alot of options really.

Haps and Aulonocara may be a little big, but it would be perfect for Labs, Socolofi, Acei's etc.