| my new cichlid setup [message #8355] |
Sat, 08 December 2007 13:47  |
 emmanaitch 
Messages: 4
Registered: November 2007
Location: bedford,england |
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being new to cichlids i would like other peoples view on my setup. i have a rena 200 tank, rena xp4 filter, eheim pro 3 filter, vecton 25watt uv filter,tetratec400 air pump & 2 pdh powerheads. is this a suitable setup for the keeping of Mbuna cichlids? any ideas on the improvement would be great fully accepted.
[Updated on: Sun, 09 December 2007 16:47]
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| Re: my new cichlid setup [message #8374] |
Tue, 18 December 2007 23:38  |
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seems like u got plenty of filtration to me
55 gal cichlid tank
30 gal hostpitle/fry tank
180 gal cichlid tank still in process of cleaning all stuff for it
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| Re: my new cichlid setup [message #8381] |
Sun, 23 December 2007 10:49 |
TxHoleyRocks 
Messages: 43
Registered: March 2007
Location: Austin |
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WOW! That's a pretty elaborate stand and matching trim on the aquarium. Rare to see that detail in it in my opinion. I don't shop stores for stands and aquariums as I build my own aquariums and stands.
Couple of things though I want to applause you on. Your tank is fully functional as is. The 2 heaters is a thumbs up as if one fails the other will turn on. If you split the wattage you have a better chance of catching a heater stuck in the "ON" position and a slower rise in temperature. What the reason is behind this is you have a back up heater so your tank doesn't plummet in temperature assuming you live in an area where your tank could easily get below 60 degrees fairly quickly as an example. If it's stuck in the "ON" position and the heater is malfunctioning your time to react to pulling the heater that's broke is better. I've read stories about this. Water temperature alarms are available for purchase as well and can be a saver of life if such a case does happen. Trust me when you think of the value of how much we spend on our tank set up like $800 total to $1200 for one aquarium, a $30 alarm is not much money.
In my thoughts the UV bulbs are not needed, it's rather a marketing gimmick. Yrs before did we need them? No. It's a convenience and if you have a problem then such things can be eliminated to find the problem. I understand it's a preventative electronic, but in keeping with things on the natural it's really not needed. Too much algea... ich... or other things are all part of a tanks life cycle. You know what is going on and can change the life. That's the beauty of an aquarium is knowing what is happening. It doesn't hurt, but it's my opinion and I know it's a gimmic and don't like the industry that came out with the idea. Aquariums are a learning tool and you grow with each one you have. I've kept fish since I was probably 20yrs and have seen the leaps in technology.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dTGveLx7RxQ This link I think will work for my 75 gallon decoations video. I want you to note the rock height I have. In my opinion a lot of aquariums lack height with the rocks. You need larger rocks with height in my thoughts.
Happy Holidays
Tx Holey Rocks
www.txholeyrocks.com
Simply the best Texas Holey Rocks available. Your Cichlids will love them.
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