63off 11 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Hi all. I've just been given a 3 foot tank and have always wanted cichlids. My questions are... Am I nuts for wanting to keep cichlids in a 3 footer? If not, what are some of the smaller types that might work well in a small tank? I'm in the Brisbane are (south) and have already noticed some cichlid breeders not too far away in the trading section. I spent the weekend washing out sand I picked up cheaply from the local landscape supplier, killed my back in the process, and now I think I've decided to go with gravel instead. I like the idea of sand but it sounds like gravel is easier to get the right mix of bacteria working. Ahh, the fun begins already Cheers 63off Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The Tech Den 415 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Welcome, like most, they start off with a tank and then they get the bug and tend to upgrade and get more tanks. Are you likely to do this? I am more of a catfish person but I do like nice electric yellows which might be ok but will leave it to the experts on here and there will be a few with good advise. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
steve6610 22 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Hi matt, On behalf of Members & the Moderation Team welcome to QLDAF. Here at QLDAF we have lots of different sections for you to look at, and a wide range of members keeping almost everything you can imagine, i see your into cichlids, we have a section just for them, http://www.qldaf.com/forums/african-...discussion-16/ we also have a great african cichlid section moderator called raycam01_au, if you need any help just send him a pm, i also love cichlids, but have sold most of them, Also When you have the time please spend a minute to read the following; if you haven't already, http://www.qldaf.com/forums/qld-live-stock-53/trading-section-guidlines-62965/ http://www.qldaf.com/forums/general-aquarium-discussion-19/general-forum-rules-58881/ we look forward to you posting and joining in one of the best forums around, if you need any help working out the forum, feel free to ask either myself or any one of the great moderating team Regards QLDAF Moderation Team. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
63off 11 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Welcome, like most, they start off with a tank and then they get the bug and tend to upgrade and get more tanks. Are you likely to do this? I am more of a catfish person but I do like nice electric yellows which might be ok but will leave it to the experts on here and there will be a few with good advise. Hahaha yes, of course I am. Unfortunately though I don't really have anywhere to put them, except maybe the spare bedroom......... Thanks for the welcome. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Matmatmat 37 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Hahaha yes, of course I am. Unfortunately though I don't really have anywhere to put them, except maybe the spare bedroom.........Thanks for the welcome. Welcome mate:) haha spare bedroom! We call those "the fish room" enjoy your spiral into fish addiction it's a fun ride! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
goldenswimmers 80 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 hey mate ..welcome...just curious..what types of cichlids were you looking at...africans?..or americans,etc?....and how wide is your 3 ft?....might be a big 3ft or a small 3ft sure this will help some people get an idea and start to offer some opinions on some great fish to have in there...either way take care and enjoy mate... Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Yodapwnsasmurf 39 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Mbunas should be okay in a 3fter, that's what I kept mine in for ages! Also, welcome! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
63off 11 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 Oops! Yes I should have been more specific. I'm looking at african's and the tank is 15' wide x 17 1/2 high. Fish I've been considering are Electric yellows, yellow tailed acei, hongi. I've also started considering a single species tank of saulosi. Anybody care to donate a 6 footer? I'd love an oscar Sand is now out...well 99% of it is and I've got some 3mm coral sand. Back to breaking the back washing. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Still_Shorty 10 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 A warm welcome. An addictive hobby & plenty of good sound advice to be had on here. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
DeadFishFloating 15 Report post Posted July 18, 2012 I've also started considering a single species tank of saulosi. At one stage I had about 20 tanks ALL full of saulosi lol thousands of them! They are a good fish and an excellent species to learn the ropes with. Well suited to that tank size too AND look good over coral sand. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
63off 11 Report post Posted July 22, 2012 Thanks for that DFF. How many would I be able to put in there? Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
