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Here goes, my third attempt at creating a thriving mbuna community. I'm drawn to them despite past disappointments - I love the concept of slightly overstocking to minimize aggression, their vibrant colors, and energetic nature. However, as soon as the tank turns into a battleground, I lose ...

I've had my fair share of mbuna tanks and I've come to accept that losses are just part of the game. You can try to minimize them, but they're gonna happen. Overcrowding definitely helps to some extent, and I've also found that having a higher female-to-male ratio can make a difference. In my tank ...