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Setting up a 90 gallon mbuna

Discussion in 'Cichlids' started by HBIC, Jan 8, 2011.

  1. HBIC

    HBIC Thread Starter Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    I have the opportunity to pick up a 90 gallon for a relatively cheap price. I plan to make this an mbuna setup, how does this sound for stocking?
    Metriaclima callainos
    Metriaclima Estherae
    Melanochromis Auratus
    Pseudotropheus Elongatus
    Labridochromus Exasperatus
    Labridochromus caeruleus
    Looking at 3 maybe 4 of each.
     
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    Anthony Active Member

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    I would cut out the Auratus due to their extreme aggression and tank size. Other than that it looks okay to me. Might want to do some extra Labs though.
     
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    HBIC Thread Starter Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    The auratus is what is worrying me as well, I do love them though. Maybe up the labs to 6 or 8 and go with only the one auratus?
     
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    Yeah... You'll want a female Auratus if you can get one. I know that's hard to do if you're getting small fish.
     
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    HBIC Thread Starter Need help??? That's what we're here for :)

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    I know how mean they can be but I owned one and fell in love with it, I had to eventually rehome it because of it's aggression. I am hoping it will do ok, I guess I shall find out :)
     
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