yip, HUGE tank in pipeline.
Most are still fairly small. The plan is to sell them at about 5-6" and get smaller ones in their place, we like the big variety and want to stay that way rather than end up with a few huge ones like originally planned.
At the moment there's nothing serious, just a
friendly confrontation now & then about a cave spot. Also, I've added a lot more caves since I've first posted a pic of the tank.
The only small one that looks like it might be trouble soon is the Buttikofferi, it is growing very fast, it doubled in size in the 3 weeks we have it. I confess we bought it without doing any research beforehand
It wiil have to go long before it reaches the planned 5" selling stage.
My experience so far with these group of Malawis, is that the King of the Open Water is
Roi, the Fusco - Hap Nimbochromis Fuscotaenaiatus. (1 of the 4 biggest fish)
The Hap Nimbochromis Pardalis (2 of the 4 biggest fish) is very careful and back off quickly.
The Hap Ahli (1 of the 4 biggest fish) would like to have the run of the tank but
Roi won't let him.
The 2 Giraffes, Hap Nimbochromis Venustus, are medium sized and just pretend to chase.
In the caves the biggest Rusty, Mbuna Iodotropheus Sprengerae, does'nt allow anyone to even think about his spot. The other Rustys hold their own also very well. I would class them under the more agressive ones.
The medium Kenyi, Mbuna Metriaclima Lombardoi, is not agressive at all, but the three little 3/4" fry defend their spots with purpose, they even come out to scare big fish!
The Red Zebras, Mbuna Metriaclima Estherae, is very colourful fish with good temperament, they also don't realy go in the caves. They fall under the medium sized group.
The same can be said for the Electric Blues, Hap Sciaenochromis Fryeri, they dont' bother anyone and no-one bothers them. Just beautiful to look at. Sizewise they're inbetween the smalls & mediums.
I agree about the Peacocks, but I must also mention they are by far the smallest,
they live in the deep caves and venture out mainly for mealtime, then nobody pays them any attention.
The Albinos, Dimidiochromis Compressiceps, is medium size and real scary-cats. They will be advertised this week as I don't think they're having any fun, and what's life without fun?
A very interesting thing is that at night with the lights off, those who don't sleep in caves pile on top of each other to sleep, doesn't matter if they chased each other all day long!
Malawis are realy entertaining with lots of spunk
, I have a lot of fun and will recommend them to anyone!
Check out the list of fish in my tank.
