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offthedeepend
Post subject: new to site and cichlids
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 10:21 pm
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Hi, I just recently set up a 55 gallon tank for Malawi Mbuna fish- my first with cichlids. Getting correct info is difficult at best. After consulting a web forum and books I think I have
3 Kenyi, 3 pseudotropheus elongatus or ornatus, 4 L. caeruleus.

the problem is with the Kenyi - I was told at the store they were 2 females and a male- I now think I have a female and 2 males. See

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The first is the two males on top, the second is the female at the bottom (I think)
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I don't want two males, don't have the slip any more from the store ( plus I didn't like them). Any way to trade for a female?? They were bought on Saturday ( 2 days ago). They seem healthy and happy , about 1 1/2 inches.

I will ask in another post about what else to put in there. I was afraid to put any more in but then read that overcrowding can reduce aggression.
Thanks, offthedeepend

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1 55 gal turtle tank
1 55 gal malawi mbuna tank
1 29 gal tropical mix
1 46 bow malawi mbuna
1 12 gallon german ram tank
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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:18 pm
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yes
the Kenyi (also called Lombardoi)
males are yellow
females and young are blue with darker blue bars

in stock for that species I have
12) extra-small .75"
1) 3"+ female (not that nice really)

if you don't want your extra male, you can bring it here
I can give you something for it (not much)

Your other species
are
Likoma Island Elongatus
and
Labidochromis Caeruleus Lion's Cove (also called Yellow Labido)

male Yellow Labs have black on ALL the fins
females have black usually only on dorsal (top) fin
...we have many in stock

male Likoma Elongatus are bright blue and black
females are very similar but the body is more light yellow
...we have none in stock right now

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Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:21 pm
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Ok Thanks! That is pretty much what I thought. Am I safe keeping just males for the Ps. elongatus or should I look for females?

I plan to drop by on Saturday or Sunday- do you need to do the trade for the male Kenyi or can I talk to anyone?? I can ask more questions at that time.
Looking forward to seeing your store.

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1 55 gal turtle tank
1 55 gal malawi mbuna tank
1 29 gal tropical mix
1 46 bow malawi mbuna
1 12 gallon german ram tank
1 10 gal sick tank


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offthedeepend
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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 5:10 pm
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so I went and bought two female Kenyii but have heard there would still be too much aggression in the tank with the 2 males. I would like to bring in one of the male kenyii- hopefully trade for a lab. caeruleus. I would like to get about 4 more of those in the tank - leave in the ps. elongatus.
So 3 species:
Lab.caeruleus ( 8)
kenyii - 1male , 3female
ps. elongatus - 3 - prob. male

seem ok combo ??
Thanks

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1 55 gal malawi mbuna tank
1 29 gal tropical mix
1 46 bow malawi mbuna
1 12 gallon german ram tank
1 10 gal sick tank


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Posted: Mon Apr 21, 2008 6:58 pm
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if it's a 55
you need about 18 fish

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