Do Malawis Appreciate A Well Oxygenated Tank?

[totally tropical]

I had Malawis quite a few years ago - they were mbuna. This time around I will be keeping haps and peacocks in the very same 300 litre tank which has an overhead trickle filter via a powerhead which gives off a fairly strong current.

I have since had fish without any airstones (affecting CO2 when I had plants), but now am going to be without plants, will an airstone be beneficial for Malawis?

I do remember also having a large airstone when I had Malawis, but cannot remember if I got it for the benefit of the Malawis or for show purposes.

Thanks a million.

 

[stang1]

Malawi cichlids do prefer a well oxygenated tank so running an airstone would help.

 

[totally tropical]

Thanks Stang, got a large one set up, which will do nicely!

 

[stang1]

They will love you for that

 

[totally tropical]

They will love you for that

Yes, I am so excited about going back to Malawis. My lfs has some absolute stunners.

Just unsure as to whether I should keep my bristlenoses or buy some sydontis instead? As what will keep any algae at bay should I sell my bristlenoses?

 

[stang1]

I'm not a huge fan of keeping Plecs in Malawi tanks, not only because of the difference in water quality requirements but because I've seen too often the damage that is caused to them. I've lost count of how many I've seen with ripped fins.
I think Synodontis are great little cats to have and they have such great character. S. petricola are pretty little thing and don't get too large.