Tropheus and friends?

[myjohnson]

Maybe that's a good thing? Do you want another case of trophicide on your minds?

I'm not that into tropheus anymore.

I breed nickintex now. )

[myjohnson]

I have some Tropheus Moorri Moliro in my 125g with 9 Frontosas, 2 adult Calvus, 8 Brichardi, 3 Juli's, and some Syn Cats. They all mingle really well together. Good luck with your new project.

bad advice.

[Nickintex]

dang, jespers.

he is new! You scaring him away already.....

Maybe that's a good thing? Do you want another case of trophicide on your minds?

[FrontosaurusRex]

I have some Tropheus Moorri Moliro in my 125g with 9 Frontosas, 2 adult Calvus, 8 Brichardi, 3 Juli's, and some Syn Cats. They all mingle really well together. Good luck with your new project.

[myjohnson]

Please understand bloat is something you DONT want EVER.
Bloat is a disease that can wipe the whole colony out over night.

dang, jespers.

he is new! You scaring him away already.....

[myjohnson]

It all depends on what your really wanting from your colony.

What I have experienced so far, is that the absolute best in color and breeding occurs when one colony of 25-30 fishes exists in a 125 gallon tank, with nothing but snails or plecos as tankmates.

Agreed 100% as reflected in my post found above.

IF your looking for diversity the breeding will be reduced somewhat to A LOT depeding on what and how many "others" or even another Tropheus colony you add.

In your 5ft tank, I would not put more than about 20-25 fish. I have 26 in 115 gallon same as your tank, and it is crowded. I think about 5 less fish would be perfect, but you need to consider agression.

This is a general statement but there are other things I would like to add. 1) If the fishes are smaller you can pack a lot more into it. I've had 60+ in a 75g no problem.

2) I think it's highly possible to put 25-30 tropheus in a 5 footer. If there are a lot of females to about 4-6 males then the colony would work nicely.

3) Geoff always thinks his tanks are crowded b/c he has the largest tropheus in Houston! If you get f1 or average size WC then it's not a problem.

Certain variants are a lot more agressive than others so your going to want to keep the numbers up.

Which variant are you considering?

When increase number of fishes, you need to increase flow. By having your water constantly moving, you increase the surface area of your tank. The layer in contact with the air is always changing and consequently you dramatically increase the rate at which oxygen can be dissolved into the water, and carbon dioxide is released from the water. The surface area of your tank is always the limiting factor in the number of fishes you can keep in a tank. So, by artificially increasing your tank’s surface area, your tank is then able to house more fish.

[myjohnson]

didn't you say before that you hated tropheus?

Playa hatera...)

[Zulaab]

+1 for MB

The Pre-doze was for Clout too :)

[Mzungu]

was that for me MB?

No, sorry if it came across that way! It was about the Clout.

[cichlid1409]

was that for me MB?

[aggrofishkeeper]

Thanks for all the helpful and new information.

I will take everything into consideration when setting up my Trophs tank.


Thanks,

Jason

[Mzungu]

Do not "pre-dose" a tank just because you are getting new fish.

+1. :)

[cichlid1409]

you can use epsom salt as a preventative in the beginning, helps keep their digestive tracts clear and flowing. the dosing suggested varies but i use 1 tablespoon per 10-15g

[Zulaab]

Setting up a tank for Tropheus is quite simple.
In a 5ft tank you do not have space for more than two rock piles.
Setup a rock pile on one end and a second one the other end.
If you like plants you can put some in.. but just know there is a 99% chance that Tropheus will eat them all away for you.

Clean water... and water changes.. Every week they need a water change. 50%+

Do not "pre-dose" a tank just because you are getting new fish.
Clean water and check them all the time.

[aggrofishkeeper]

Please understand bloat is something you DONT want EVER.
Bloat is a disease that can wipe the whole colony out over night.

I see, did not know this. I thought it was something an individual fish gets. How should you prepare a tank for a colony? After the cycling process and what not. I plan to order some Clout before I get the colony, and dose my tank with it.