AboutLynda Expertise I can help you with cichlids, african cichlids, betta fish. I have bred most of them, including the Discus, and Angel Fish, and Rams. I have also bred many african cichlids. I have bred bettas too...well I am a fish nut! I can help you with most diseases, and have experience in setting up a tank. I can tell you tricks on keeping your water alkaline without products. I also speak and write french. I have experience with salt water fish, but would rather not get into that field.
Please when writing to me, give me detailed information. The size of your tank, your water chemistry, etc. The more I know, the more I can help you. I cannot guess at what you have, so please give me information and I will do my outmost to help you with any question you ask me.
Please do not ask me questions on Goldfish, mollies, platies, and guppies. Lynda
Experience I have worked in Petshops in the fish department...was Manager in two...and alot of my experience came from my home where I had 26 aquariums from 20 gallons to 200 gallons.
Publications I have a MSN group but it has nothing to do with fish
Education/Credentials I have finished high school, and went to college, in accounting
Question I have a 400 L tank ( 105 US G or 87 UK G ) stocked with assorted mbuna . currently I have 10 of them average 10 cm long ( mouth to tail end ).
I read a lot about controlling aggression by overstocking but I don’t have a clue on how much is normal stocking or overstocking limits ?
The tank has a lot of hiding places and two filters: gutter filter with 1500 L/hr pump and another 1200 L/hr canister.
Answer Hi Ahmed,
You may add more fish, but do not overstock too much. They are very aggressive, and territorial fish. However with Aficans, I do change their decor when they get too comfortable with their territory. I do this once a month, and every time I add a new fish, or if I see that they are getting aggressive towards each other. I would recommend that you stay with Mbuna Cichlids, and not mix them with other African Cichlids. I would say that 15 to 18 Mbuna Cichlids would be about the right number to add to your tank.
African Cichlids is lots of observation. Do water changes every week of 25%, and make sure that your water is alkaline. You seem to have the right set up. It must be very pretty to see. I love African Cichlids, but keep an eye on them as they are very very territorial.
Lynda
