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deschazkody Hobbyist Posts: 119 Kudos: 110 Votes: 77 Registered: 25-Jun-2005	hey i,m setting a 29 up soon and i,d like to put a tang or two in it since i have no exp with tangs i,d like some ideas or is a 29 too small for any i have no idea so its up to you guys thanks/:'
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	There are lots of good Tang choices for a 29; mine is a paludarium with Altolamprologus compressiceps "Sumbu", for instance. While you could squeeze two species in, I think you'll have a better time of it - and more importantly, the fish will - by sticking with one. Some common choices which would do well: A Julidochromis species, particularly J. transcriptus or J. ornatus; Julies are ideal for those who like flashy patterns. Neolamprologus leleupi, a fairly aggressive, BRIGHT yellow/orange rockdweller. Neolamprologus brichardi or a related species - the others will colonise to some extent but this fish is famous for its family life. The shelldweller of your choice, with possibilities ranging from gorgeous (Lamprologus stappersi for pattern, L. ocellatus "gold" for color) or strong and moody (Lepidiolamprologines) to fascinating and familial (N. multifasciatus, N. similis) or just plain odd (A. compressiceps "Sumbu", Telmatochromis species). There are others but those are among the most popular and great choices for the budding Tang keeper. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
deschazkody Hobbyist Posts: 119 Kudos: 110 Votes: 77 Registered: 25-Jun-2005	thank you thats some great info my tang book will be here soon i will be able to research and plan my tank/:'
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Ooh, which book? There are some great ones out there - and some, not so much, although most are at least mildly useful. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
deschazkody Hobbyist Posts: 119 Kudos: 110 Votes: 77 Registered: 25-Jun-2005	the lake tanginika cichlid pub by barrons written by mark smith. i,m getting it used from amazon used $2.50 has a aquairm set up setion also just had a look in the book forum my books in there so i guess its a good one Last edited by deschazkody at 21-Aug-2005 19:26
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Ah, I have that one. It's pretty good; basic, but accurate. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
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