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Recent content by HookedOnFish_MI

  1. HookedOnFish_MI

    30 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    Appreciate the advice here. You’re correct, I meant to say single specimen rather than a single species tank. I think I may focus on getting the Synos to spawn for a while first, which is something I always wanted to do after seeing my grandpa so successful with them years ago. After I’ve had my...
  2. HookedOnFish_MI

    30 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    Agree. Let me clarify my initial post. When I said single species, I meant just 1 Altolamprologus. I’m not sure if they are better kept in groups, or if I can have just 1 as a centerpiece fish with the Synos.
  3. HookedOnFish_MI

    30 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    I have a 30 gallon aquarium (36”x12” footprint) with rock piles spanning the length of the tank. The tank currently has 3 Synodontis Lucipinnis in it. What Tanganyikan options do have for this tank size with the Synos? Could a single species like a Calvus work? I was thinking keeping anything in...
  4. HookedOnFish_MI

    Kribs With Red vs Purple Belly

    I was actually wondering the same thing…
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    Kribs With Red vs Purple Belly

    I am referring to pelvachromis pulcher when I say ‘Kribs’. Most pelvachromis pulcher you see online or LFSs in my area have the red belly. Please see the image below to see the difference I’m speaking of including females with the purple belly instead of red...
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    Kribs With Red vs Purple Belly

    Most female Kribs I see in LFSs have the red belly, but I see some online with purple bellies. Are these a different species of Kribs, or perhaps the same but from different locations in the wild? I’ve bred Kribs in the past with the red bellies, but would love to find the purple.
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    75 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    I will try to stack them higher and get more shells. Will stacking them higher make it hard for Calvus to use them (assuming the openings will get smaller)? I’ll be ordering more shells too. I have 25 in there now, and it’s just a male and his 4 growing juveniles. The female got lodged into a...
  8. HookedOnFish_MI

    75 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    Any feedback on the new scape? 75 gallon aquarium - 48” x 18” footprint.
  9. HookedOnFish_MI

    75 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    Ok, thank you very much for the response.
  10. HookedOnFish_MI

    75 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    @MacZ if you don’t mind me asking your opinion once more…what are your thoughts on keeping a single Brichardi and a single Calvus with J. Transcriptus? Could these 2 single species also work with J. Transcriptus and Multis together? Or perhaps 1 single species with both? Your advice is appreciated.
  11. HookedOnFish_MI

    Crenicichla Compressiceps Tank Mate

    Oh of course…the 10 Discus and hundreds of shrimp were the dead giveaway. My point was that I’ve seen very different experiences with these fish, with that just being one example. Totally understand tank size makes all the difference.
  12. HookedOnFish_MI

    Crenicichla Compressiceps Tank Mate

    I’ve read they’re most aggressive towards conspecifics.
  13. HookedOnFish_MI

    Crenicichla Compressiceps Tank Mate

    Thank you both for the replies. I’ve been seeing very mixed messages on these fish. However, from those who have had experience keeping them, I see more accounts like this: https://www.apistogramma.com/forum/threads/crenicichla-compressiceps-tankmates.13576/
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    Crenicichla Compressiceps Tank Mate

    I have a 30 gallon aquarium (36” x 12” x 16”) with 1 Crenicichla Compressiceps (just under 2”) and 10 Serpae Tetra. I am wondering if there are any suggestions for 1 additional centerpiece type fish that I can add to this setup. I understand additional dwarf pike are out of the question. Will...
  15. HookedOnFish_MI

    75 Gallon Tanganyikan Setup

    Agree 100%, taking advantage of resources like this to ensure I have everything right before starting this new setup.
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