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After months of waiting my new Mbuna tank is finally set up. Last night i wased the pool filter sand, added eggcrate, and arranged the rocks. I will be buying some saluosis tommorow
Full tank shot(still cloudy):
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Quack_Quack__Quack/DSCN2346.jpg
Side shot:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Quack_Quack__Quack/DSCN2351.jpg
How could i make the rocks look better?

I've seen those tanks done with the rocks on both sides of the tank but empty in the middle, like there was a path going through the rocks. I liked that look real well. But I read that if you have a center attraction in your tank to draw attention to the center of the tank, that it should be just slightly off center. Apparently it is more appealing to the eye that way.

Do you think i should add more rocks ??

That is a very nice looking arrangement of rocks and is fine just as is. However, I agree with fishpatty, that some sort of break or pathway (off centre) might look even better. Just my opinion though. I think there are enough rocks - your fish still need swimming space.

I'm planning a mbuna tank too, with some of those nice saluosi. What else are you planning to add? My other choices are Metriaclima estherae (red) and cynotilapia afra (Cobue). I don't know much about African's yet, but these are ones I saw recommended here by others with more experience.

Looking forward to seeing a pic with your fish.

Cheers
TW

Hey dude...
i think it looks good like it is
Just wondering, are you going to cycle it using the saulosi? I used goldfish to cycle mine. In South Aus juvie mbuna are $ 20 a pop, so I didn,t want to take the chance.
I've got ps.acei,yellow labs,maingano & 2 BN in a 65 Gal tank at the moment.
http://i149.photobucket.com/albums/s74/von_richtofen/DSC02513.jpg
make sure you post when you've got fish
Ash

"if you're goin swimmin,watch out for the noahs"

Tankwatcher, i added more rocks, not too many though. I am going to have 8 saluosi and 8 estherae

Ace, this tank is cycled already and already has 2 UDCs and 2 bristlenose plecs. How did u get your algae growign so great??

Getting saluosis tommorrow from Auburn

aaah, seems a lot of us here in Syd visit Auburn

Look forward to the new pic of rock set-up

Cheers
TW

Got my New Saluosis tonight. I have 2 males, 5 females and 1 unknown.
CHeck out the new rocks:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Quack_Quack__Quack/DSCN2371.jpg

And the fish:
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Quack_Quack__Quack/DSCN2355.jpg
http://i188.photobucket.com/albums/z157/Quack_Quack__Quack/DSCN2359.jpg

The big male is showing signs of colour already

Very nice. I'm sure they will love their new home. Pls show us some pics after the fish have settled in. Not all that clear to see them through the bags

Are they all yellow? I'm a mbuna newbie & maybe I'm confused & thinking of a different fish. I thought the males are blue. http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=1. Are they more yellowish 'cause they are still young? I know the males do start off as yellow.

Anyway, they are nice fish and a nice rock display. Good job.

Cheers
TW

yep,rocks look good !
looks like plenty of hidey holes for em
as for the algae..enough light & plenty of nutrients
Ash

"if you're goin swimmin,watch out for the noahs"

Tankwatcher,
they are all yellow as juvies. I can see plenty of blue in the big male and a little in the small one
Thanks for the compliments

I thought that would be the reason. I hope they colour up well for you soon. So, you got them from Auburn?

Cheers
TW

After watching for a while i think i have 4 males. One is an outcast who sticks to the left of the tank. He occasionally swims over to swim with the others but is quickly scared off.

I am feeding twice daily with New Life Spectrum, HBH veggie flakes, and SERA vipan flakes. I will also feed spirulina fed brine shrimp as a treat. Is that enough variation in their diet?

I will be getting rid of 3 or so males.
i saw breeding groups of Hongis and estheraes, which should i put in????????

Update:
I am buying a breeding group of Estheraes tommorrow.

I am buying a breeding group of Estheraes tommorrow

How have they settled in?

Cheers
TW

quite well,
no aggression so far, the far smaller saluosis have had the
sense to stay out of the zebras way. I have 2 females and one male who are all 5-6 inches
Will post picks on Friday after i get back from a holiday