I've recently become quite enthralled with the world of aquaria, and as such I bought myself a tank.
It's about 40 gallons, but it's quite tall (I think the dimensions are about 32" long/12" wide/24" tall. I also have a top fin 60 filter/light ballast/couple of heaters/stick on thermometer. I did have the good sense to really check stuff out here (and a couple of other boards too), and as such have done nothing further. Before I start to set up the environment and cycle this tank, I'd like to have an idea of the direction I'm headed with it.
From everything I've been reading on this board (and God, there's a LOT to read on these boards), it looks like African Cichlids would be a sensible place for me to start (general heartiness of fish + the water where I live is naturally quite hard). Depending where I read though, it seems like my tank may be completely inappropriate for these, as it is tall rather than long. Aesthetically, I really like the look of the Africans, and I understand their behaviour can be quite interesting to observe. Can anybody give me a little advice as to what the most appropriate thing for me to do with this tank is? I'd obviously like to get a good mix of colour and action.....anyone?
It's about 40 gallons, but it's quite tall (I think the dimensions are about 32" long/12" wide/24" tall. I also have a top fin 60 filter/light ballast/couple of heaters/stick on thermometer. I did have the good sense to really check stuff out here (and a couple of other boards too), and as such have done nothing further. Before I start to set up the environment and cycle this tank, I'd like to have an idea of the direction I'm headed with it.
From everything I've been reading on this board (and God, there's a LOT to read on these boards), it looks like African Cichlids would be a sensible place for me to start (general heartiness of fish + the water where I live is naturally quite hard). Depending where I read though, it seems like my tank may be completely inappropriate for these, as it is tall rather than long. Aesthetically, I really like the look of the Africans, and I understand their behaviour can be quite interesting to observe. Can anybody give me a little advice as to what the most appropriate thing for me to do with this tank is? I'd obviously like to get a good mix of colour and action.....anyone?
Your tank sounds just fine for a 'plain old' community tank. You can get some really great colors in there if you can find the species. Rainbowfish are beautiful. Check out Boesemani, turqoise and red Irian.
