Comment by Gary E on March 13, 2013 at 7:26am

Ryan,

Your aquarium looks good but could use a few more rocks.  Peacocks (Aulonocara) prefer large spacious caves more so than mbuna and you are correct, they do like to breed in a secluded area but it need not necessarily be in a cave.  Most times in an aquarium, it is in a quiet, back corner.

It is unlikely that aulonocara would mate with labidochromis but stranger things have happened.  I really couldn't tell what the two fish on the left were but looked like jewels or some other non-rift lake species.  If true, they are not really a good mix.  Good start and keep it up and good luck.

Regards,

-Gary

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Comment by Ryan Miller on March 13, 2013 at 2:55pm

thanks for the advice. In earlier videos on my youtube channel I state this tank was originally going to be a one species mbuna tank but then I came across the other fish (minus yellow labs) in an overcrowded 30 gallon and couldn't stand for it. I am looking for homes for all my fish (6 tanks total) because I'm moving across country. I will take your advice when selecting homes. Thanks again

Comment by Gary E on March 13, 2013 at 8:04pm

Many think species only is boring but it is the most fascinating way to see how they behave in nature.  Good luck with your relocation.

Regards,

-Gary

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