Mbuna's such as yellow labs and especially auratus are ill-suited to 20gal tanks with the long-term in mind (that is to say for ultimately housing fully matured specimens), particularly a 20gal-tall. 55gal minimum for these types of fish. 75gal+ preferred if stocking melanochromis species such as m. auratus.
How large are you cichlids and how long have they lived in this tank?
In a standard 20gal I might recommend lake tanganyikan shell dwellers, not sure about the 20gal tall (tank length is of greater importance than tank heigh with african cichlids).
How large are you cichlids and how long have they lived in this tank?
In a standard 20gal I might recommend lake tanganyikan shell dwellers, not sure about the 20gal tall (tank length is of greater importance than tank heigh with african cichlids).
