Tanganyika Tank | Aqua Wombat

A slice of Africa's ancient rift lake — hard, alkaline water hosting shell-dwellers and rock-dwelling cichlids.

Tank Details

💡 Lighting

Fixture: [e.g., Fluval Plant 3.0, Chihiros WRGB II]

Intensity: [e.g., 60%, 8 hours/day]

Schedule: [e.g., 10am-6pm with ramp up/down]

🪨 Substrate

Type: [e.g., Pool filter sand, crushed coral, aragonite]

Depth: [e.g., 2-3 inches]

Notes: [e.g., Chosen for pH buffering, shell-dweller compatibility]

🌿 Plants

Species: [e.g., Anubias, Vallisneria, Java Fern — or none for authentic biotope]

Notes: [e.g., Limited planting due to high pH and cichlid behavior]

🔧 Maintenance

Water Changes: [e.g., 30% weekly]

Filter Cleaning: [e.g., Monthly rinse in tank water]

Other Tasks: [e.g., Gravel vac biweekly, buffer top-offs]

Stocking List

Current inhabitants of this tank

Fish & Invertebrates

[Add your species here — example entries below]

[Species Name, e.g., Neolamprologus multifasciatus] [Quantity, e.g., x6]

[Species Name, e.g., Julidochromis ornatus] [Quantity, e.g., x2]

[Species Name, e.g., Altolamprologus calvus] [Quantity, e.g., x1]

[Species Name] [Quantity]

Gallery

Snapshots from the tank

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