Conqueror wrote:
20 Africans in a 29 gal tank- I have 5 in a 29 gal tank- wouldn't attempt
any more
good luck to you! 20 wow?

"fishinmyeye" wrote in message
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Hi,
I am relatively new to the hobby and I am thoroughly enjoying myself!
I have a pretty well established 29 gallon tank with about 20 sm - med
size african cichlids of various sorts. I was wondering if other
creatures (any species of crabs, shellfish, eel, etc.) can live in the
same pH or tank (perhaps after adjusting them to it with a drip) as the
cichlids.
Thanks for any and all help!
Dave

PS I have no interest in breeding if that makes any difference I am not
sure.

Thanks again!

One of the theories about African cichlids is called Controlled
Overcrowding - I've been doing it for several years and I find that it
actually works pretty well. IF you have lots of filtration.

The main idea is that if you have LOTS of cichlids then they have no
personal turf to defend. If they have nothing to defend, they are
actually LESS aggressive than they would be if they were lightly packed
in an aquarium. And with the constant activity of Malawi's, they are
really a pleasure to watch. With adults and babies, I've had as many as
70 in a 75. That was a BUSY tank!


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