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bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	what would i need? i am thinking of getting started on a new shell tank. as you can tell this is going to be a first with this kind and i want to do it right so can someone make a list of info i would need.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	Basically, you need: Tank (and usual associated equipment - hood, filter, heater, light, etc) Sand Appropriate shells Hard, clean, alkaline water. Not much else is required. For a 10 gal, I'd recommend Neolamprologus brevis, though multis and similis can be OK. For a 20 long, basically every shell-dwelling species will work except Pseudotropheus lanisticola. Thoughts on tank size? Preferred species? Have you been to Shelldwellers.com? -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
bettachris Ultimate Fish Guru Posts: 3875 Kudos: 4173 Votes: 452 Registered: 13-Jun-2004	thanks. very helpful and everything i asked for.] i will probbably go with a 15-20 gallon and try it out. which sand would you suggest.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25
littlemousling Conchiform Posts: 5230 Registered: 23-Aug-2003	It's up to you, but I prefer fine sand - it's easy for the fish to move and to sift through their gills. Fine marine sand, commonly sold in 5-lb. bags (in a variety of colors; I use white but I have a friend who mixed green and blue and I'm thought about the rust shade, for fun), is my general preference. Or for a really gorgeous look, spend slightly more and get Tahitian Moon sand. Or, for dirt cheap and just as effective, play sand or pool filter sand. -Molly Visit shelldwellers.com!
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:25


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