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I recommend keeping a log of when the filter stops. This can help identify any patterns or external factors causing the issue.

I agree with checking the impeller. A thorough cleaning might resolve the issue. Also, ensure the filter is not placed on an uneven surface, as this can cause operational problems.

Sounds good that that's the case for the other groups too. For stocking, I was thinking of getting 10 of each, 5 males and 5 females, then removing the ones that get driven to the top till I get a pair in each group, letting them build their colonies. Or would it be better to get 1 male and 5 ...

I quite like the look of some of the similis. I was thinking along the lines of what you said about not many fry surviving, maybe just having one species and a pair and letting them have their fry and all that. But with three species, I'd be happy if some of the fry from each batch made it, till I ...

Is there some really colourful multifasciatus out there??

So I'm thinking of going with 3 types, one for the shells, one for the rocks and one for the open water, does that sound like a good plan?

Would they breed happily with different groups of fish in the tank and start their own colonies? I'm really interested in setting up a thriving breeding colony ...

I'm looking to start a colony of one species but if I could make a colony of 2 species work, I might consider it. I don't know a lot about them though. Was thinking about Lamprologus oceliatus but they're pretty small. Really after something colourful that breeds easily, so I can build a colony ...

Yeah, I suspected as much. So, has anyone else out there had experience with similar fish, perhaps some colourful species that fit my tank specs?

Thinking of starting a tank, was wondering if anyone could lend a hand with a few things.
My tank is 350 litres, 4 ft long, and I'm looking to start a breeding colony.
Ideally, I'd like a species that's really colourful, not too big, not too small - around 1-5 inches is perfect.
Shell dwellers ...

So 35-40 at fully grown size, that's the idea then? Sounds good to me, I like the sound of having that many in the tank. I've got around 20 in there at the minute, so I'm looking forward to adding some more colours to the mix now.