Change And Rewind

[helsekia2]

Ok so ive been around a while,I had lots of tanks which for various reasons had to sell or close down so now Im starting up again.Weved moved house so should be no more major disruptions.Ive got a tank,no decent pics as yet but once its set up Ill take ne.Anyway im lookig for stocking ideas and I thought Id post in here and add pics as I go along its not the biggest tank in the world but I like it and thats what matters.Its 200 litres and I have no idea what fishys to put in it

 

[Matty P]

I'm taking it is gona be tropical and not marine? Also is it gona be community or species?

 

[helsekia2]

tropical community I think

 

[mark7616]

Thats a very expensive for a smaller tank.

 

[Matty P]

What kind of fish have you kept in previous tanks?

 

[helsekia2]

tis bout 3ft i'll measure exact when i set up proper.yes it is a bit but I got lots of freebies eg gravel,background,heaters,light tubes,test kits,plants,feed,dechlor,etc etc.

As for fish well erm Ive kept lots really from neons to birchirs and fire eels,had a few discus along the way too

 

[Matty P]

Any preferences out of all the fish?

 

[helsekia2]

http/www.firsttankguide.net/calculator.php


according to this my tank is 218.24 liters.
the tanks 36x24x15

 

[Matty P]

It won't be that much once the filter, gravel, decor, plants and fish go in.

 

[helsekia2]

So the tanks full and still cloudy but never mind.Im thinking of perhaps mbuna?not 100% though.Been looking up and found a few good bits of info and got a bit of advice on the way.

 

[cardinal sinner]

Looking good Hels. Keep the pics comming

 

[mark7616]

Im afraid to tell you your tank isnt big enough for mbuna should be 4ft min.

 

[helsekia2]

oh dear someoneshould tell the cichlid forum


helpful replies would be alternative stocking?

 

[mark7616]

I believe the Cichlid forum knows

"Cookie Cutter Setup for 55-gallons
(48x13x20 in / 122x33x51 cm)

by the CF Moderators

55 gallons is perhaps the most popular aquarium size, particularly among beginners. These tanks are economical. They are "large" aquariums with a thrilling length of four feet."

So not really any need for sarcasm as I didnt mean it offensivley and I did say that.

 

[helsekia2]

and suggestions for stocking would be?