dwarf cichlids

[Regalblue]

So what size tank are you looking to stock?

20 longs and 29's

You can do a number of species it those sizes.  The smaller Aulonacara,  Julidos, Cryptos, ect

[RichE]

Afras.

Really?  I don't think of them as a dwarf and they are one of the more aggressive mbuna IMO.  Maybe you had better luck than me.  I tried 1M 3F in a 20 long (3" male, 2" females) for a few days (only tank I had free for holding) and one male and the larger female killed the other two females.  Could be a number of factors to that.

Can I call on your knowledge to get me pointed on the right direction?

[Regalblue]

Afras.

Really?  I don't think of them as a dwarf and they are one of the more aggressive mbuna IMO.  Maybe you had better luck than me.  I tried 1M 3F in a 20 long (3" male, 2" females) for a few days (only tank I had free for holding) and one male and the larger female killed the other two females.  Could be a number of factors to that.

Can I call on your knowledge to get me pointed on the right direction?

with enough rockwork,  I think you could pull off an Afra trio.

[linuxrulesusa]

Afras.

Really?  I don't think of them as a dwarf and they are one of the more aggressive mbuna IMO.  Maybe you had better luck than me.  I tried 1M 3F in a 20 long (3" male, 2" females) for a few days (only tank I had free for holding) and one male and the larger female killed the other two females.  Could be a number of factors to that.

Can I call on your knowledge to get me pointed on the right direction?

with enough rockwork,  I think you could pull off an Afra trio.

This was likely my problem - not enough hiding spots.  I had planned on it being a temporary thing that turned into a couple weeks so I probably hadn't set up the tank with enough rocks. 

Oh look...here's some afra!  With auction delivery available.  http://michigancichlid.com/simplemachinesforum/index.php?topic=3776.0;topicseen 

[TrailerParkFishTanks]

You could do shellies in those size tanks. I have my afras as the little dog in a big tank so the male isn't overly aggressive. I also have a ton of rock work which minimizes a lot of aggression issues. I guess if trying to put them into a smaller tank I can see how that might be more difficult.

[linuxrulesusa]

You could do shellies in those size tanks. I have my afras as the little dog in a big tank so the male isn't overly aggressive. I also have a ton of rock work which minimizes a lot of aggression issues. I guess if trying to put them into a smaller tank I can see how that might be more difficult.

Gold or blue or purple ocellatus are a nice shellie.  Mine bred monthly when I had them in a 20 long.

[nismo_sky28]

Do some pseudotropheus lanisticola. The malawi shell dweller and a fish you don't see often

[Regalblue]

Do some pseudotropheus lanisticola. The malawi shell dweller and a fish you don't see often

IDK about that. Josh's big lanisticola male Looks like he'd be too much for a 30x12

[nismo_sky28]

I've never dealt with them personally but the few I've talked to said the males were more bark then bite. I would listen to Blair on that one

[RichE]

Is there any species that can go in to a Community set up?

The tank (75 gallon) that I set up is going to be a "family" type tank, lots of driftwood some low maintenance live plants, some angel fish, a few l series plecos and 3 4" clown loaches.

Since I am a "cichlid" guy, I want to stick with cichlids.

IS there any type of "regular" africans I can put in with these fish that I have already(mentioned above)?

[jcunningham0295]

Do some pseudotropheus lanisticola. The malawi shell dweller and a fish you don't see often

IDK about that. Josh's big lanisticola male Looks like he'd be too much for a 30x12

I just sold my large male, he was a good 5.5" to 6".  Not a fish for small quarters down the road.  They breed around 2.5" and would work in a 20 long for a while if you got them around 1".  I spawned my first group of them in a 20h.  Down the road they would need a bigger tank.  I have some fry coming up and ready shortly.  My large male is my avatar.

[nismo_sky28]

Is there any species that can go in to a Community set up?

The tank (75 gallon) that I set up is going to be a "family" type tank, lots of driftwood some low maintenance live plants, some angel fish, a few l series plecos and 3 4" clown loaches.

Since I am a "cichlid" guy, I want to stick with cichlids.

IS there any type of "regular" africans I can put in with these fish that I have already(mentioned above)?

I would not mix any African cichlids with angels. I would look into some of the bigger mouthbrooding apistos in a tank that size. Look into apisto kelleri and barlowi. If you didn't go that route, with enough hiding spots and territory markers, you could do three species of the smaller lesser aggressive apistos

[djlamonica]

I have angels with my tropehus and mbuna ll the time when I run out of room i haven't had a problem lol

[mightieskeeper]

Hey Rich A large school of neon tetras!  say 50 to start with.

[Cat(fish)lady]

Consider Kribs. Very easy and they are great parents!