tmd77 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 Hey guys, As some of you may already know, I'm really keen to get something different to keep. I currently have the following fish; Maingano e. yellow alb pindani demasoni lombardoi elongatus mpanga common bn alb bn not really keen to keep afra's or anything more albino. Whatever they are, they will be going in a 2x18x18 with a pH of between 7.8 -8.2 I'm thinking a type of shellie or tang but not sure on what is out there. Something that isn't common. So please bombard me with suggestions! Thanks, Trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo83 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 If I had a spare tank i'd get some lamprologus meleagris Cool looking shelly that's easy enough to find but not too common... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishgeek Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 i see a relative lack of red colouration.. how about red fin kadango? i had a really impressive male once, he was awesome... they aren't all that rare, i guess, but would add some variety.. or rhodesia? I saw some nice ones near my place only $12 i think. is there a reason you've avoided peacocks? there are heaps of different reds you can get in a peacock.. jacobfriebergi... reubin reds.. stuartgranti... ? (pardon my spelling) What about hump heads? i love hump heads, they are easy to pair up and are funny little characters.. ? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmd77 Posted June 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 the reason why i'm avoiding red fin kandangos and peacocks is because i only have a 2x18x18 tank to work with, so am restricted on size of fish. Sucks i know but have to work with what ya got. thanks so far... keep the suggestions coming! Trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
robbo Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 try salousi or maybe some red zebras or even some acei or go a different way and get some tropicals just a thaught but have a look around and if you see 2many of the same fish at local shops then look for colour i hope this helps you if i could i would have a pair of everything lol cheers rob Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolften Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 I'll agree with damo, a nice harem of lamprologus meleagris, 1m/3f. Filtration...sponge filter...easy peasy ...cos that's what I'm planning on doin. wolften Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
damo83 Posted June 17, 2008 Report Share Posted June 17, 2008 try salousi or maybe some red zebras or even some acei or go a different way and get some tropicals just a thaught but have a look around and if you see 2many of the same fish at local shops then look for colour i hope this helps you if i could i would have a pair of everything lolcheers rob Salousi, red zebs and acei are all too big and too aggro for a 2ft tank... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamzaLH Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Meleagris, Similis, Brevis maybe even Kungweensis ... There are a few to chose from ... use sand as substr Hamza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamzaLH Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Forgot to mention Speciosus ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolften Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Meleagris, Similis, Brevis maybe even Kungweensis ...There are a few to chose from ... use sand as substr Hamza Forgot to mention Speciosus ... ..awww heck, just buy a couple more tanks to put all these guys in. hope you can supply Trent with those Tangs, HamzaLH wolften Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamzaLH Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 lol ... I cant believe i forgot one of my favourites ... Alto Comp Sumbus ... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
tmd77 Posted June 18, 2008 Author Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 Hey guys, thanks for all the suggestions. Have decided to go with calvus. havent decided to go with white or black yet. after all these ideas im thinking about turning my display into a tang tank... not sure yet... anyways cheers everyone, and if anyone has any arguements for whether to go white or black please add them! trent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
HamzaLH Posted June 18, 2008 Report Share Posted June 18, 2008 I think you'll find that the tank might be a little small for Calvus sub/adults ... It will be fine to grow our some smaller ones, but not mature fish ... If u like calvus try the Sumbus, they are a dwarf Alto that only grow to about 2 inchs or so ... Hamza Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
