Small African Biotope

**tori.lock** · 03-04-2011, 04:34 AM

I'm considering doing a relaxed (by relaxed I mean I'm not going to be too concerned with making sure everything is 100% accurate) African biotope in the new 30g set-up I got. Off the top of my head I don't recall the filter, though it's a high current filter rated for a 55g, though once I see it running if it's too high I'll make a diffuser for it.

I would love to have an African butterfly fish, and I looked up the leopard ctenopoma, though it sounds like they might appreciate more room than a 30g. I was wondering if there was anything similar that might be a better fit, or if I should just drop the whole biotope idea and just find an assortment of fish that have the same requirements and go with that.

**Wiggs** · 03-04-2011, 04:37 AM

What about Kribensis? They are a fun little african cichlid that could go in a 30.

**tori.lock** · 03-04-2011, 04:39 AM

I'm suddenly feeling very silly for not thinking of those. Much thanks.

**Garrett** · 03-04-2011, 11:58 PM

Could also go with African dwarf frogs for an interesting bottom dweller.

**tori.lock** · 03-05-2011, 12:51 AM

I'm really not into the ADF. Plus the tank is a little too deep for them.

**Garrett** · 03-05-2011, 04:48 PM

Ah, I guess a 30 has a different depth print than a 29.

**seb's fish** · 02-26-2012, 12:32 PM

You could get some jewel cichlids or some of the small tanganyika shell dwellers

**-Alex-** · 02-26-2012, 01:47 PM

Jewels get a little on the large side for a 30gal but shell dwellers would be great alright!!

I used to keep African butterfly fish... amazing fish. Just make sure they have floating plants and/or tall plants to hide in. And a lid.... two of mine jumped out when i left the 'feeder lid' off one night.