Tropheus

[mikeb144]

I am giong to add to my fishkeeping with a colony of Tropheus Kasangas Rainbows. any advice you veterans out there would share with me will be appreciated. My plans are to have 20 adult in a 110gal. tank. What do ya'll think. Thanks

[newb]

you know the drill...plenty of filtration, lots of cover, good flow, weekly water changes, good food(NLS cichlid formula or Dainichi Veggie). What is your ratio? Are they WC?

[myjohnson]

This a 4' or 6' tank?

I would get more than 20 in case something happens.

[mikeb144]

Picking up the fish staturday, so I am not sure of the ratio. Seller says somewhere around 12 W/C 2-3 male/ 9-10 female. 8 F1 not sure of ratio of the F1s, and 20+ juvies

[myjohnson]

You got plenty of fish. Nice pick by the way. RR are a real showy type tropheus.

[mikeb144]

tank

Tank is 6', 20 adults is all he has, they are in a 110 now with now problems and breeding

[fshfrk]

Another convert! Yea get at least 25 or 30. Get ready buddy you ain't seen nothing like these guys. Petros are next!

[myjohnson]

Fronts making room for petros?

[mikeb144]

One of my concerns is water changes, with as many tanks, and my work, once a week is about all I can do. Do ya'll think thatgs going to be a problem?

[mikeb144]

John, I am going to need some help, so stand by!!!!

[myjohnson]

One of my concerns is water changes, with as many tanks, and my work, once a week is about all I can do. Do ya'll think thatgs going to be a problem?

That's perfect!

[geoff_tropheus]

Clean water is critical man. Once a week is fine atleast 50% is what I would recommend

[76dragon]

Most guys overfilter to compensate

[fshfrk]

Yup, lets do it!

[myjohnson]

Filtration does nothing for nitrate removal.