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No idea on that one, sounds like some weird theory to me though.

dusk92 wrote: ↑Sun Mar 23, 2025 7:00 pm can mbuna cichlids be kept in a community setup?

I'm with you on that, same water type here and I've been thinking of setting up an Mbuna tank too, high pH and hard water, perfect conditions.

Stick with other mbunas, and you'll be fine. Throw them in with your standard tropical crew, tetras and whatnot, and those little guys will get eaten alive. You really want that on your conscience?

I used gloss black on mine, super smooth finish. Brush application was the way to go, whatever paint you choose, I'm sure it'll look great.

once the egg crate's in place and you've got sand over it, I'd be prepared to grab another bag to cover the plastic, it's a nice tank, I missed out on a second-hand one recently for £200

Neolamprologus caudopunctatus, that's my random guess, based on the pic and the fact they're not using the shells.

Black Neons would also be an excellent choice for dither fish, their active nature and tendency to school in the upper water column would provide a sense of security for the Kribs, allowing them to feel more at ease and venture out of their hiding places.

Consider giving Mike at riftvalleycichlids a shout - might be worth the extra cost for decent stock rather than settling for what your local big-name stores have to offer. Worth a phone call, at least. Alternatively, you could always try rowing to the mainland, see if you can find something better ...

I'd suggest having a word with the LFS and see if they can get the specific stock you're after, rather than settling for what they've got in store.

A drill with a hole cutter attachment does the trick nicely.