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by glowbeam
Sat Jan 11, 2025 12:50 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: setting up a future tanganyika tank
Replies: 7
Views: 6552

Re: setting up a future tanganyika tank

I'm curious to know, would you consider the Gold Head Compressicep Cichlids more as a rock dweller or an open water swimmer, I've seen them online and they seem to have a pretty interesting swimming pattern, but I'm not sure how they'd do in a community tank with some of the other species we've ...
by glowbeam
Fri Jan 10, 2025 9:19 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: setting up a future tanganyika tank
Replies: 7
Views: 6552

Re: setting up a future tanganyika tank

I was considering a tank with dimensions of 3x3 feet, with a height of around 20 inches. However, I'm completely open to suggestions - if there's a setup that would be more suitable for the fish, I'd love to hear it.
by glowbeam
Fri Jan 10, 2025 7:37 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: setting up a future tanganyika tank
Replies: 7
Views: 6552

Re: setting up a future tanganyika tank

I'm really drawn to the Altolamprologus calvus and Neolamprologus ocellatus gold, but the Compressicep Cichlids are definitely my top choice. I'm open to other suggestions though, as I've got plenty of time to plan this tank - I want it to be perfect. I've also been looking at the Julidochromis ...
by glowbeam
Fri Jan 10, 2025 5:15 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: setting up a future tanganyika tank
Replies: 7
Views: 6552

setting up a future tanganyika tank

Hey everyone, I'm planning a new tank setup after my move and I'm thinking of going with a Cichlid tank, specifically a Lake Tanganyika theme. I've had a large Barb tank running smoothly for a while now, but I'm excited to try something new. I'd love to hear any advice you guys have on tank size ...