New Venture

[minnnt]

Thought I would change direction with one of tanks so I have decided to try mbuna again. This time I have gone with dwarf mbuna due to the tank only being a Juwel Rio 180.

Scaped it a couple of nights ago and added 10 Lodotropheus Sprengeraey. Going to be adding a pair of Lodotropheus Trewavasae Mpanga and 6 Pseudotropheus Saulosi tonight.

Here is a quick picture of it after filling it back up from scratch after the rescape.


Malawi tank by David Raynham, on Flickr

 

[Chad]

That's a great pile of rocks. It looks very natural yet has a clear focal point. That's one of the hardest things to do. My reef has about 300 pounds of live rock in it and my wife and I spent hours placing each one, spining them, moving them, stacking them. I think you did a great job making it look pleasing to the eye and natural at the same time.

 

[Sharpy1987]

any pictures with the fish in?

 

[Donna_G]

Just googled the fish your going to stock, beautiful colours. Can't wait to see more pics

 

[SchottayB]

You just can't keep you hands out of you're tanks can you!

On a side note: got any spare star grass?

 

[minnnt]

Lol Scott. I haven't got any at all now mate, but i did see some on ebay yesterday for about a fiver.

Added a pair of Labeotropheus Trewavasae Mpanga and 6 Pseudotropheus Saulosi on Thursday and it has definately given the Rusties more confidence and added activity to the tank.

Here are a few snaps...


Saulosi by David Raynham, on Flickr


Rusty Cichlid by David Raynham, on Flickr


Rusty Cichlid by David Raynham, on Flickr


Trewavasae Mpanga by David Raynham, on Flickr


Activity! by David Raynham, on Flickr


Malawi FTS by David Raynham, on Flickr

Enjoy!

 

[LucyB]

Stunning!

 

[minnnt]

Thanks Lucy.

Oh and don't worry about the PM.

 

[DrRob]

You sir, have the natural eye of an artist.

Lovely scape, as ever.

 

[minnnt]

Thanks Rob, that's very kind.

I think it looks good, but could be better. I just need to sit down and look at it for a while and think how.

I had run out of the sandstone so I have picked up some more this morning.

Also waiting for some algae to build up on the rock, wishing it was next to the window now. Lol.

 

[Wills]

Nice!

 

[minnnt]

Thanks Andy.

 

[IanS]

Simple but stunning minnnt

 

[minnnt]

Thanks Ian.

 

[rolo0151]

Your tank looks fantastic, well done!

I want some rock for my 200 litre tank but unsure how much kg to order, do you know what the weight of your rocks are in total?

Cheers