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Old 21-09-2010, 09:39 PM   #1
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Default 3ft tank possible 2 keep malawi

hi

thinking of keeping malawai cichlids e.g. moori (dolphin), eyebitter etc in a 3x1.5x1.5

is it possible to comm them & how many fishes & which species will u recommend (pls post some pics)

thkx in advance
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Old 22-09-2010, 05:24 AM   #2
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hi bro, yes it's possible. do provide them with hiding places in the enviroment
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Old 23-09-2010, 03:17 AM   #3
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thkx for sharing

wat species would u recommend & how many
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Old 24-09-2010, 08:30 AM   #4
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i'm not really sure on that, not an experienced with malawis. perhaps other bros could help you out or you could read up and research on different species? sorry bro.
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Old 24-09-2010, 10:22 AM   #5
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thkx for sharing

wat species would u recommend & how many
this you got to read up more on your own and find out and decide which is the species and variant that you like (: cause what i recommend would be something that i like.. but it may not be something that you like.
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Old 26-09-2010, 01:38 AM   #6
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Thumbs up Malawi Cichlids???....

Bro, where Malawis are concerned, here is my 2cw....these Afriican cichlids come in 1001 size, temprements, colors. Personally based on my limited experience, I don't particularly select type but by colors. Personally I like the blues and the yellows. Here are the pics of my 5 x 2 x 2.

I keep assorted and don't worry about the numbers, somtimes you want the numbers to keep them distracted also provide lots of hiding place.

Malawis are undemanding, and they tolerate water changes well, Ph should be higher than most fishes 8+, Their diet varied, they are take anythingThey relish frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp. I gi ve the a mixture of Hikari gree and purple sinking pellets for goldfish. WC 20% weekly

Hope that helps bro

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Old 26-09-2010, 02:26 PM   #7
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Like Young Man said, what I like may not be what u like :-) But yeah go read up on what major families they have although I suppose no issues also if mixing all in since they all tend towards a more vegetative diet. Aggression is always a concern among them and overcrowding can help overcome that....but then you will have to be more hardworking on the WC.

My experience with malawis is that you need patience to grow them up and develop their potential. Eyebiters are very nice (had a very nice 5" once) but be careful of them preying on smaller tankmates.
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Old 26-09-2010, 03:02 PM   #8
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Like Young Man said, what I like may not be what u like :-) But yeah go read up on what major families they have although I suppose no issues also if mixing all in since they all tend towards a more vegetative diet. Aggression is always a concern among them and overcrowding can help overcome that....but then you will have to be more hardworking on the WC.

My experience with malawis is that you need patience to grow them up and develop their potential. Eyebiters are very nice (had a very nice 5" once) but be careful of them preying on smaller tankmates.
Ya.. totally agreed with bro here on the above..
Malawis can be very nice though they are cheap..
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Bro, where Malawis are concerned, here is my 2cw....these Afriican cichlids come in 1001 size, temprements, colors. Personally based on my limited experience, I don't particularly select type but by colors. Personally I like the blues and the yellows. Here are the pics of my 5 x 2 x 2.

I keep assorted and don't worry about the numbers, somtimes you want the numbers to keep them distracted also provide lots of hiding place.

Malawis are undemanding, and they tolerate water changes well, Ph should be higher than most fishes 8+, Their diet varied, they are take anythingThey relish frozen bloodworm and brine shrimp. I gi ve the a mixture of Hikari gree and purple sinking pellets for goldfish. WC 20% weekly

Hope that helps bro

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Hope to see your malawis tank soon
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