the africans are the most colorful of the freshwater if you choose the right ones as compared to salt, but, once bitten by salt its a no brainer. i use to breed africans back in 1978 to 85. imported direct from the lakes in africa through baileys in san diego. in those days a 1 1/4" fish brought 20 dollars. now just salt. go salt 100% and you will be much happier. there is a real nice 210 all glass mega flow out that is just dynamite for a reef or fish only or combo. check it out.