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7x2x2 African cichlid aquarium

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Tank Size – 7′x2′x2′ – around 790 litres

Fish Kept – Variety of Mbuna African Cichlids form lake Malawi

Filtration – Currently running and APS 2000lph and a 1400lph with added filter wool

Lighting – Lighting is 2 rows of homemade LED’s

Heating – Currently got 1 inline heater and 2 in the tank, all 300w

Rocks – Over 100kg of rockery/limestone

Plants/Corals – None

Substrate – 90kg of coral sand

Background – Painted black background

Other – I built his cabinet/stand, hood and LED’s myself. The tank is stocked with some very good quality fish from some reputable breeders and importers.

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