Leleupi/Tret/regani-what do you think?

[jiminy_crime]

I recently have placed a Neolamprologus leleupi, a Neolamprologus tretocephalus, and a Julidochromis regani. Just wondering if this combination will work okay in a 29 gal.? I eventually would like to add 1 or 2 more.

Charlie

 

[1979camaro]

well...thats a lot of different fish types that inhabit the same area in a 29gal, but it might be doable...the key will be to ensure that each establishes its own territory...also, you will want to add companions for these as they will be much happier with mates...do not, however, mix males with males from the same fish as that will = death and destruction

 

[mike the zealot]

hey again charlie. Make sure not to get a female tret for that male, or the pair will be all that's left in the tank. But camaro is right, you'll find that the males will color up real nice when they've got a woman

 

[wayne]

Try to pile in the rocks, and try to get separate piles from each other so each can adopt a pile. Really pile the rocks in - my rift tank looks like a reef, I've got so much stuff piled in there! If they get out of each others sight easily it helps a lot

 

[jiminy_crime]

First I want to say to Camaro that I kind of took your fish tank idea and copied it somewhat. I am using a sand substrate with some shale, along with some conch shells and decided to purchase some melagrise for my 10 gal. I liked the look. Second, with the combination of the three fish, is it okay to buy females for the leleupi and the regani? I guess I still need a good explanation of what exactly I should do.