richo_00 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Ive a spare 3ft tank Im just wondering what types of africans I can put in there and how many? thanks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Netto14 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I'm curious about this also. I've been told that the more the merrier when compared to other tanks...but I'm not sure if that's right? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Ive a spare 3ft tank Im just wondering what types of africans I can put in there and how many? thanks. 3x?x? tank? Malawis or Tangs? Your filter will be a ? If you are going with Malawis send [MENTION=156]hareysfish[/MENTION] a PM he is a breeder of quality Malawis and will give you good advice. He is also in Happyknackers. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richo_00 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 3x1.5x1.5 jut an internal filter IF500 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAquaHolic001 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Depends how big the fish are, how much room they want so on. But I'd say about 10 fish so long as their smallish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheAquaHolic001 Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Also 10 would be good cause they can sort out ranks and stuff so it lowers out aggression. But 10 max. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mbunamad Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 3x1.5x1.5 jut an internal filter IF500 Okies You are still short on info. If you want help please do some more typing its not hard! Not meaning to be rude but.... Geez! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
richo_00 Posted September 20, 2015 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Was just asking for some rough advice a number and what types of cichlid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heintz.G Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 3x1.5x1.5 jut an internal filter IF500 IMO forget the internal and get a canister filter, then you could look at a species only tank a colony of about 10 electric yellows would be my choice, some decent rock work and lots of hidey holes, voilà instant African tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donny@ageofaquariums Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 Bio filtration is best filtration. Combo with an internal air powered sponge filter.... then you can add 50 fish. Of course you will then have to water change more than once a week and they will suffocate in under an hour if theres a black out.... but hey, moar is better amirite g?! As above, actual details = actual answer. I'd post up what you want to try do, and then optimize your plan based on the feedback you receive. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pony-tail Posted September 20, 2015 Report Share Posted September 20, 2015 I have 50 fish in a 30 inch tank with just a 2213 eheim - they are mostly neon tetras . The point is to match you bio filtration to your bio load ! Lots of big fish in a big tank needs big filtration . a few small fish in the same large tank would need very little . many large fish in small tank - catastrophe waiting to happen .no matter what filter you use . there are limits to what filtration can do . That's where water changes and responsible balanced stocking comes in . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
