malawi_luver Posted May 23, 2004 Report Share Posted May 23, 2004 Hey Yall im planning to assemble a 55 gallon hoping to be finished in around september but i was wondering wheter it would be a good idea to start with the tank and light then just to buy a kit... I was also thinking of a all mbuna tank because i want to overcrowd... ok well here is what i was thinking Scratch: 55 gallon tank & lights (flourescent) - 150.00$ Sand (play sand) & Decorations (slate) - 50$ - 100$ Filter - Dont Know (help me) Heater - Dont Know (help me) Pump - Elite 14$ Background - Black paint 10$ Around 500$ in all... The Kit (250$)Comes With: 55 gallon with lights Filter - Aqua Clear 500 Heater - 200 watt Air Tubing Food Water Conditioner Net thermometer Could you also tell me which kind of mbuna i could put in this tank and what are my options... i would want some more aggresive types not yellow labs or aceis. Which is the Way to Go??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rahim101 Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Go with the kit, it looks like a decent package. try to get an "ebo jager" heater, as they are the best. price looks reasonable. As far as fish go, it all depends on what you want. Do some research and ask questions for compatiblity, its hard to tell you what to put, It depends on individual taste. Here is a good site to start your reasearch: http://www.cichlid-forum.com/index.php Good Luck, Rahim Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_luver Posted May 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Well Rahim i was thinking a more aggresive but dont have a huge selection of mbuna in edmonton but i have seen some of the tanks that these people have and was wondering if i could probably get them shipped from calgary... i was wondering about fishboy or you or some other people i could get some fish from say your names and a list and i would like to have maybe you can breed me some fish malawi luver Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RD. Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 Either way you should buy the Eheim I have listed in the For Sale folder. FYI - I have 2 AC 500's on my 55 gallon tank or I'd be keeping it for myself. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted May 24, 2004 Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 There is Mbuna here in edmonton too. What sort of fish are you looking for? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_luver Posted May 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 well aggresive mbuna, or non agresive but i want mbuna but also thinking peacock/hap??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_luver Posted May 24, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 24, 2004 NO i want mbuna ARGGHHH but i like peacocks well i guess mbuna... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted May 25, 2004 Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 If you select your species right you can have a mixed tank. I have Mbuna with haps and they all get along fine. I did have peacocks in the tank with them before but they did get picked on and had to be removed. Alot also depends on the fish's personality. But if you choose some of the less aggresive species of mbuna they can do ok living with haps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malawi_luver Posted May 25, 2004 Author Report Share Posted May 25, 2004 where are some good places in edmonton and i would probably go with blue cause thats a very interesting kinds of fish and maybe some orange and yellow im thinking kenyi, desmoni, maylandia estherae, red top zebra, electric yellow(maybe) ,polit, Elgonatus, Jalo Reef www.fordsfantasticfish.com I want 6 of each of these Polit Jalo Reef Hajomaylandi Red Tops You think that this would be sufficent?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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