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i'm getting a tank to fit into a gap in a wall it will be 3ft long max width and hight to be decided. say 36x24x18 etc.

what type of cichlids could i keep - i would like a rocky setup few plants if any.

what could be the stock?

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The rockdwellers of either Lake Malawi or Lake Tanganyika (or Lake Victoria, but I'm of no help on that one) could make lovely choices if you pick appropriate species.

For Malawi mbuna, it'd make a great species tank, perhaps the ever-popular (and for good reason) Yellow Lab.

For Tanganyikans, there are a number of choices. You could certainly have two rockdweller species in there and a shelldweller if you plan well; say, a smaller Julidochromis species, a single Altolamporlogus calvus, and a group of Lamprologus ocellatus "gold."

Any thoughts on species you'd like, or whether you'd prefer a species tank or a mix?

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That's a nice-sized tank. My first question would be are you interested in NW or African cichlids?

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You can go with African Cichlids. There's a vast choise & wonderful colours. Some are aggressive, some territorial & some "peacefull". You can make your decisions by going through the "Species Profiles" & see alot of different fish there.


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i do like mixed tanks.

but i could be very happy with a tank of yellow labs if it's better for them.

40g how many labs? males to females?

pH, Hardness? salt? etc

filters?
just rocks?
lighting?
food?

cheers shekoi

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If you want the labs above all else, a species tank would be the way to go. If you prefer a mixed tank of other species to the labs, Lake Tanganyika's the best place to look. (Of course there are other cichlid choices - these suggestions are based on your preference for a rocky tank).

Assuming labs for now:
It would probably be a male lab and a small group of females - perhaps four or five.
pH - 7.6+, gh 5+
Filtration - a little heavy, nothing specific necessary. I'd avoid UGFs, of course.
Rocks, yup. And lots lots lots of 'em.
No special lighting needs.
Food - Labs can take more protein than most mbuna, but on the whole just pick a topnotch staple and then find extras. I like Newlife Spectrum myself, it's fantastic.

-Molly
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