getting a new tank and what to try africans

[degrassi]

I will be getting a new tank for christmas and was thinking i would like to try africans this time. The only cichlid that i have kept so far are angels. I hope to get a tank that is either a 40gal long or a 55 gal. I definantly want electric yellows(L. caeruleus ) in my tank(i've liked these since i was little and like how they aren't too aggresive.
So I jsut want some opinions on what tank mates wold go best with yellow labs.I also love peacock cichlids(Aulonocara sp.)and was wondering if i could mix these too. basically i would like some tankmate suggestions of any kind. I am asking so early,even before i have the tank becuse i want to really research this so i don't have too much aggresion.

oh yeah and my ph is 8.0 Gh11 kh8
I will be providing a rock wall with los of caves and will also be including a bristle nose pleco or some other pleco for future algea control.

thanks for listening, I thought it was time to learn about cichlids since i read this forum and really love the behaviours of these fish.Sorry its so long

[SGypsyMermaid]

welcome degrassi :D --peacocks are excellent tankmates for labs, as are iodotropheus sprengarae(rusties). you might also consider fish from lake victoria, like astatotilapia latifasciata(zebra obliquedens). have fun planning your tank!

[fitch]

Hey Degrassi, where you at???

If in the Toronto area (as degrassi would suggest), I may be able to help you out with some of you fish needs. I have Labids and Vic Hap sp. 44, and Blue regals (not 100% about puting them in with 44's, as I think hybidization would be very likely) you can come over and take a look any time before, or after you get this tank running

Cheers
Jay

[SGypsyMermaid]

hey fitch--what's a 'blue regal'?

[Rudy]

Aulonocara stuartgranti (Blue regal variant)
Inormally would not know except I looked at them on Friday

[fitch]

Ya, Rudy has it... I get sick of typing long formal names, but I do understand the importance of it. Today I had a guy ask me if i wanted blue flashes, you try figuring out which one!

Cheers
Jay

[BadAndy]

Yellow labs might be considered less agressive but sometimes they aren't. I had a yellow lab kill three fish before I realized it was him. It depends on the fish - not the species . . .

BadAndy

[Cichlid Jeans]

Today I had a guy ask me if i wanted blue flashes, you try figuring out which one!

IF HE MEANT CYPRICHROMIS NEON BLUE FLASH, I WANT 'EM. POINT ME AND PUSH.

[degrassi]

fitch- Well i don't live in toronto,I live in edmonton ab. I don't have my tank up yet(i think after x-mas i will get it ready) but I do like Aulonocara stuartgranti (blue regal). MAybe when i'm ready and if i can find any we could arange some shipping or something.

is it alright if i pm you if i have any questions about setting this tank up since you have the fish i want to get.

[fitch]

You sure can, but I will suggest that you try to source someone in your area, althought I am very proud of my fish,I think you will find them in your area for less than freight from Toronto.

You can keep your posts here as well, as I am sure that there are many of us who would be more than willing to help in any way we can.

Rudy you're only 3 hours from Edmonton, right? Maybe you can help to find what Degrassi wants.

And CJ, yes they are and for the time being they are mine. Your invite still stands, I will be getting them on friday.

Cheers,
Jay