Tanganyika

[martym]

Does anyone keep these? Got my room wired today!!!!!! Getting close . I'm thinking about keeping (in a 120-150g tank) some Tropheus moorii (5-10), Cyprichromis (10) and maybe some Julidochromis (4) plus a few other fish. Any comments?
Thanks

[Invigor]

i've got a pair of brischardis I love them, I haven't found any more in regina otherwise I would do a species tank and try to breed them. Since regina's selection of "different" cichlids is pretty small, I have my brischardi's in with some mbunas and they mind their own business.

I've got a friend with a 90gal frontosa tank...they're quite neat, but nothing that grabs me..

[Cap'n]

I currently have:

Altolamprologus compressiceps
Julidichromis marlieri
Neolamprologus leleupi
Lamprologus ocellatus blue

and today I just picked up some Cyprichromis leptosoma Utinta Bay.

I would love to keep a species tank of tropheus, but, not enough tanks, yet. I think there is some concern with keeping them with non-herbivorous cichlids, though I am not sure. With that size tank you should be able to keep far more cyps than the 10 you have planned. A large flashy blue school would look great with the moori.

Here is a good site for reference material, especially the profiles...

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/index.php

and here is a good place for local contacts...

http://www.s6.invisionfree.com/AlbertaAquatica

Keep us updated, love to see your progress.

[Invigor]

Originally Posted by CptCleverer

and today I just picked up some Cyprichromis leptosoma Utinta Bay.

and some people say freshwater fish are boring...shame on them!

[martym]

Beautiful fish aren't they. I've just started to get info on the tanganyika cichlids. There is not as much on them as there is on the malawi's. I am a member on cichlid-forum, as of yesterday. Once I get the tank I'll start to post some pictures.

[Cap'n]

Malawi's are more popular, mostly because of the brighter and varied colours, but IMO they don't have the intelligence and attitude of the tanganyikans.

Martym, you should also check out the alberta aquatica site. I know you are not here in Alberta but there are many other members from BC as well. Lots of great info on cichlid forum, but sometimes it's almost too busy, easy to get lost in the flow.

Great pic Invigor! I can't wait for my cyps to colour up like that! They are very small right now, the largest at about 1", but it is already showing a bit of yellow on its fins. I only picked up a few for now, wanted to make sure they would be OK in my tank. Definately going back for more this week.

[Willito]

I currently have a bunch of Featherfins.
I have practically had just about every Tanganiyans and Malawi's in the past. Tropheus and Petrochromis are some of my favorites. I currently have L. Crasus, L. Trewavasae, and some Furcifer.

[Invigor]

furcifers are super cool

[Cap'n]

Oh yeah, those are nice!

[Invigor]

are they naturally like that or bred to be like that?