I'm now planning my third tank.
I currently have my 260l community tank and my wee nano - both high tech.
After a bit or research I've decided I'd like to have a go at keeping: and breeding some dwarf cichlids. I really like the look of A. Macmasteri. A stunning little fish.
I don't know if I should just keep one breeding pair or 6-8 fish? What size of tank, I've possibly got a 120l tank coming my way. should it be kept in a species only tank or are they compatable with shrimp/small tetras?
Also low tech or high tech? I've a mate whos having really good success with a huge low tech tank which tempts me slightly, cheaper and less upkeep.
Without a report from the water board I can only assume that my Ayrshire tapwater is relatively soft so I may not need to go down the RO route.
Planting and hards scape will be manzi wood and crypts, ferns and whatever else suits the fish. I've read about using oak leaves covering the substrate, wold this bee a good idea? A bit more research and I might go for a biotope.
I currently have my 260l community tank and my wee nano - both high tech.
After a bit or research I've decided I'd like to have a go at keeping: and breeding some dwarf cichlids. I really like the look of A. Macmasteri. A stunning little fish.
I don't know if I should just keep one breeding pair or 6-8 fish? What size of tank, I've possibly got a 120l tank coming my way. should it be kept in a species only tank or are they compatable with shrimp/small tetras?
Also low tech or high tech? I've a mate whos having really good success with a huge low tech tank which tempts me slightly, cheaper and less upkeep.
Without a report from the water board I can only assume that my Ayrshire tapwater is relatively soft so I may not need to go down the RO route.
Planting and hards scape will be manzi wood and crypts, ferns and whatever else suits the fish. I've read about using oak leaves covering the substrate, wold this bee a good idea? A bit more research and I might go for a biotope.