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Tanganyika Cichlid Community
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Lake Tanganyika Cichlid Community (smaller varieties)
Why Keep Them? Lake Tanganyika, Africa is the 6th largest lake in the world and home to numerous species of Cichlids. Cichlids fill most every niche in the lake and live in rocky shorelines and deeper open water. Some are substrate spawners, some use snail shells for breeding, and the majority are mouthbrooders. Many of these fish make excellent aquarium fish, and they are both beautiful and interesting to observe. We stock a variety of these Cichlids. If you want to keep these beautiful fish we suggest you research each species before you buy, and plan your tank properly. Best results are obtained when you devote the entire tank to their specific needs. This community is designed to house only the smaller varieties.
Housing: The tank should include plenty of stacked rocky areas in the rear with an open swimming room in the middle. Aragonite gravel designed for African Cichlids is recommended in order to help maintain the proper mineral content and alkaline pH. When you start a new tank purchase a biological starter such as "Fritz-Zyme" to establish biological filtration quickly.
Add some empty snail shells to the bottom to create a more natural environment.
Water Conditions: Water in Lake Tanganyika is high in mineral content and has a very alkaline pH (about 8.0) Use pH buffers to maintain the proper pH. A couple of power filters on the back and frequent partial water changes is recommended.
Temperature: 72-80.
Feeding: Many species graze on algae on rocks. In an aquarium feed a variety of foods including flakes, pellets, and freeze-dried or frozen foods. A high percentage of their diet should be greens. We recommend an African Cichlid specialty flake. Mysis shrimp and bloodworms are also good choices. Frequent feeding 2-3 times a day is best.
How many to buy? Mouthbrooding species can be purchased in groups. Some of the substrate spawners can be purchased in pairs.
Tank Mates: Some planning will have to go into your selection. One method is to purchase small fish and let them grow. The tank should contain only African Rift Lake Cichlids. It is not recommended to keep these fish with South American Cichlids or other freshwater tropical fish.
The following list includes some fish that can be housed in tanks of 40 gal or more.
Tanganyika Cichlids:
Julidochromis species: Ornatus, Reganni, Dickfeldi, Marleri
Neolamprologus species: Brichardi, Leleupi, Brevis, Sexfasciatus
Altolamprologus species: Calvus
Tropheus species: Dubois
Catfish: Various Synodontis cats
Larger Tanganyika Cichlids: These species grow larger and require a tank of at least 50 gallons: Frontosa, Compressiceps.
Why Keep Them? Lake Tanganyika, Africa is the 6th largest lake in the world and home to numerous species of Cichlids. Cichlids fill most every niche in the lake and live in rocky shorelines and deeper open water. Some are substrate spawners, some use snail shells for breeding, and the majority are mouthbrooders. Many of these fish make excellent aquarium fish, and they are both beautiful and interesting to observe. We stock a variety of these Cichlids. If you want to keep these beautiful fish we suggest you research each species before you buy, and plan your tank properly. Best results are obtained when you devote the entire tank to their specific needs. This community is designed to house only the smaller varieties.
Housing: The tank should include plenty of stacked rocky areas in the rear with an open swimming room in the middle. Aragonite gravel designed for African Cichlids is recommended in order to help maintain the proper mineral content and alkaline pH. When you start a new tank purchase a biological starter such as "Fritz-Zyme" to establish biological filtration quickly.
Add some empty snail shells to the bottom to create a more natural environment.
Water Conditions: Water in Lake Tanganyika is high in mineral content and has a very alkaline pH (about 8.0) Use pH buffers to maintain the proper pH. A couple of power filters on the back and frequent partial water changes is recommended.
Temperature: 72-80.
Feeding: Many species graze on algae on rocks. In an aquarium feed a variety of foods including flakes, pellets, and freeze-dried or frozen foods. A high percentage of their diet should be greens. We recommend an African Cichlid specialty flake. Mysis shrimp and bloodworms are also good choices. Frequent feeding 2-3 times a day is best.
How many to buy? Mouthbrooding species can be purchased in groups. Some of the substrate spawners can be purchased in pairs.
Tank Mates: Some planning will have to go into your selection. One method is to purchase small fish and let them grow. The tank should contain only African Rift Lake Cichlids. It is not recommended to keep these fish with South American Cichlids or other freshwater tropical fish.
The following list includes some fish that can be housed in tanks of 40 gal or more.
Tanganyika Cichlids:
Julidochromis species: Ornatus, Reganni, Dickfeldi, Marleri
Neolamprologus species: Brichardi, Leleupi, Brevis, Sexfasciatus
Altolamprologus species: Calvus
Tropheus species: Dubois
Catfish: Various Synodontis cats
Larger Tanganyika Cichlids: These species grow larger and require a tank of at least 50 gallons: Frontosa, Compressiceps.
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