Tank 5: Malawi 'Haps' tank

This tank houses predatory open-water Malawi cichlids.

Tank Size	Approx 5x2x2' (60x24x26"/152x61x66cm)
Volume	Nominal: 130 imp gallons/155 US gallons/585 litres Actual: 111 imp gallons/132 US gallons/500 litres
Filtration	Eheim Pro-II 2028 external canister filter (rated for 132 imp gal), and Aquaclear 301 powerhead with QuickFilter cartridge, plus two large airstones.
Heating	Heated room
Lighting	Medium - fluorescent room lighting only.
Substrate	Thin layer of aquarium sand.
Decor	Ocean Rock and artificial Vallis.
Background	3-D effect artificial background roll.
Water parameters	Temp=26oC ; pH=7.8 ; 30% water change every week.
Fish stock	Pair of Copadochromis sp cf "thinos" Trio of Fossorochromis rostratus Pair of Protomelas "spilonotus Tanzania" 6 Rhamphochromis sp "Chilingali" (from Lake Chilingali) Pair of Stigmatochromis woodi

Protomelas "spilonotus Tanzania"	Rhamphochromis sp "chilingali"

This tank houses some of the more predatory open water Malawi cichlids, and therefore has plenty of open swimming space. Minimal decor has been used at the back and corners of the tank, consisting of 'Ocean Rock'/'Holey Limestone' (pieces with no sharp edges have been used), and some artificial Vallis plants.

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