Pet Forum / Aquaria / Cichlids / August 2005

The 55g planted tank is running itself now.  Full of plants, no algae,
fish living and breeding in their little underwater garden.  I added
five clown loaches to the group and they are the final touch.

The 20g is home to two large angels that have laid eggs successfully
several times now.  It's only been my learning curve that has kept the
population down.  Next time I induce a spawn I think I'm ready now.
Got a cycled ten gallon preped with a sponge filter to recieve the
eggs.

The other 20g is now home to a fleet of Red Cherry Shrimp.  My son is
caring for that tank.  We hope to have some spawners soon.

Now, the newest set up...  My buddy got tired of his 55g and we reached
an agreement on it.  I get to store it at my house until he either
wants it back or I move.  I chose to set it up as a Lake Malawi rock
tank.  Fine dark gray sand and several huge bolders  with smaller
stones thrown in for a natural look.  We bought fish just over a week
ago and they're doing great.

3 Auloncara hansbaenschi "Red Shoulder Peacock", 1M 2F

6 Labidochromis caeruleus "Electric Yellow Lab"  2M 4F

3 Pseudotropheus saulosi  1M 2F

3 Pseudotropheus greshakei "Red Top" 1M 2F

We bought them at this out-of-the-way fish store up in a tiny town
north of Seattle in Conway, Washington.  Jim has about 100 tanks in the
store dedicated to cichlids, and more than that at home geared to
raising same.  If you're driving up I-5 on your way to Vancouver BC or
thereabouts, it would be worth your while to stop in and gander at
Jim's fish/cichlid collection.  "Conway Tropical Fish".

No association other than a very satisfied customer.

steve bloom