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I've found a combination that works well for me, having a marine white tube at the back of the tank and a "colour" light, like an arcadia original tropical or juwel colorlite, at the front. This seems to bring out the colours of the fish, with the marine white providing a nice overall illumination ...

Got a credit note at my LFS that's burning a hole in my pocket, and they've got some lovely Lamprologus Ornatipinnis shellies in stock. I'm thinking they'd be a great fit for my 29g tank - it's 30x12x18, so decent space for them to roam.

I've had experience with brevis in this tank before, kept two ...

Thanks for the suggestions, really like the sound of the Lophiobagrus catfish, will definitely look into those further, might be just the thing for my 29g setup.

Just got my hands on another external filter, so I'm all set to set up my 29g again. The wife has given it the thumbs up, and I've found a nice quiet spot in the corner of our dining room. Initially, I thought of breeding my julidochromis transcriptus – they seem to have paired up in the big tank ...

If you're looking for alternatives to Synodontis, I'd recommend Syno petricola, lucipinnis, or multipunctatus. They're super social, do best in groups, and have that same playful vibe as corys - makes them a great substitute. They can be pricey, though.

I'd agree with that, minimum 6 foot for fronts, 8 footer being the sweet spot.

I think Julies' small mouths make them seem harmless, but they can get really territorial and aggressive towards each other. With loads of rocks in there, I reckon you could keep 4 or 5 transcriptus or ornatus without too much trouble.

Got a week in the Peak District at Easter, so I'll be swinging by Wharf Aquatics on the way back, can't wait to check out that epic stock list in person.

Where's your LFS? That's an epic stock list, by the way.

I've found that shelldwellers aren't picky eaters - they'll take whatever fits in their mouths. Just be mindful of the texture, as they're not great at chewing, so avoid tablet foods that require biting. Also, they tend to prefer food that sinks, rather than floating at the surface.