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| My 20 gallon tank ( HD video ) [message #10670] |
Wed, 23 December 2009 02:07 |
 explosion 
Messages: 1
Registered: December 2009
Location: Berkeley, CA |
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I'm fairly new to the fish world, but here is my 20 gallon African Cichlid tank. If anyone could help me with some of the species names I would greatly appreciate it. I have 8 fish, including a feeder fish that rarely comes out.
( video can be seen in HD )
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IJCO6bRljS4
[Updated on: Wed, 23 December 2009 02:07]
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| Topic: Nosso aquario 948 lts. |
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| Nosso aquario 948 lts. [message #10607] |
Mon, 09 November 2009 11:14 |
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[url] [url] [url] http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIFVLSvRst8: [/ url] [/ url]
[/ url] D: o: D
o nome é AQUARIO MELO de São MALAWI,
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EIFVLSvRst8
207X65X70= 948 lts
SUBSTRATO
Kg calcário calcítico .................. 45 kg
Kg calcário dolomítico ................. 45 kg
ÁREA DE RIO (kg entre substratos )...... 30 kg
ROCHAS como CALCÁRIAS:
Kg Calcita ............................. 50 kg
ROCHAS kg de calcário calcítico ........ 30 kg
kg e outras ROCHAS calcáreas .......... 400 kg
pedrisco neutro com 4 milímetros ............. 45 kg
pedrisco de dolomita com 2 milímetros ........ 50 kg
AGUA
Ph. ................................. 8,6
Kh .................................. 16
CIRCULAÇÃO
SOB JET GRAVEL e Circulação SUPERIOR
PEIXES
Centímetros socolofi 2 (macho e fêmea) 12 e 14
Melanochromis auratus 3 (2 ADULTOS COM 15 e 10 centímetros e 1 com 3 centímetros)
VENUSTOS 2 com 5 e 6 cm (MACHOS)
Labidochromis 3
AMARELA FÊMEA
BRANCO MACHO
Flavigulis MACHO
Astatotilapia latifasciata 1 (macho)
Pseudotropheus 1 (3cm) não identificado nem ainda indeterminado. 
[Updated on: Tue, 10 November 2009 06:51]
TUDO POSSO N'AQUELE QUE ME FORTALECE
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| Some photos of my fish.. [message #10589] |
Thu, 24 September 2009 06:22 |
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Here are some of my fish.. (one at a time!)
Pseudotropheus demasoni:
Kat
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| Fish ID [message #10578] |
Tue, 18 August 2009 18:22 |
rebelsrider
Messages: 1
Registered: August 2009 |
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can someone tell me what this fish is and can you tell its gender?
Thanks
Rebels Rider
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| Topic: Cichlids? what names? |
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| Cichlids? what names? [message #10574] |
Thu, 13 August 2009 15:39 |
Deracula1965
Messages: 1
Registered: August 2009 |
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was wondering whay names of theses cichlids..i think top onr and bottom ones are young kenyi they are all young i know but was wondering if anyobne can name the others thanks dave
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| Topic: 80 Gallon Tilapia Hybrid Breeder Tank |
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| 80 Gallon Tilapia Hybrid Breeder Tank [message #10553] |
Thu, 25 June 2009 22:16 |
tilapiahybrid
Messages: 5
Registered: April 2009
Location: Bettendorf, IA |
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Here is a picture on one of my breeding tanks. Our male is 3 times the size of our female, and the PVC pipes offer a great retreat. However, I have experienced with PVC retreat, the female is now residing in the retreat longer than usual. As a result, male and female courtship has decreased. I'm thinking about removing the retreat until she is holding eggs...right now I coax her out every now and than.
I found, with mouth brooders, a terracotta pot with a diameter the same length as the male is essential for fertilization. I noticed this after my F1 Oreochromis mossombica female deposits the eggs in the pot the male stands up vertically when fertilizing the eggs.
Don
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| Topic: new tank at last with a few fish |
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| Topic: What kind of cichlid is this?! |
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| What kind of cichlid is this?! [message #10524] |
Wed, 22 April 2009 23:25 |
cynthia.c
Messages: 2
Registered: April 2009
Location: California |
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Can anyone identify this cichlid? It was sold to me as a Peacock Zebra Cichlid. But I don't think it is. I'm thinking its a OB Peacock but don't know its gender.
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[Updated on: Wed, 22 April 2009 23:42]
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| What am I? [message #10480] |
Tue, 17 March 2009 21:23 |
uvanurse09
Messages: 4
Registered: March 2009
Location: Virginia |
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This fish is a male (we presume, he's got a couple yellow egg spots on his lower back fin. Currently he's about 2" long (maybe a bit less), he's quite aggressive, in that he holds his own amongst a tank of fully grown 4" cichlids (and other in betweens). His coloring is a bit yellowed in the picture. He's quite "gold" on his fins, almost an orange gold at the top of his top fin.
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| My Malawi from North [message #10467] |
Wed, 04 March 2009 15:17 |
jonathane 
Messages: 2
Registered: March 2009
Location: Czech Republic |
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Description:
Category: Lake Malawi
Tank size: 55x23x19 inches = 110 gallons
Tank size: 140x60x50 cm = 420 liters
-Fishlist:
Sciaenochromis fryeri silver dorsal
Pseudotropheus elongatus "mpanga"
Pseudotropheus saulosi coral red
Placidochromis elektra
Placidochromis phenochilus "lupingu"
Dimidiochromis compressiceps
Cyrtocara moori (import to lake Malawi)
Aulonocara maylandi
Ancistrus sp.
? Melanoides tuberculata
6 Anentome helena
-Feeding:
Sera granured,vipan, SAK green, 55, energy,Hikari bio gold, cold artemia.
Decoration:
Gravel: -sand 27 kg (0,5 mm)
Plants: no
-3D background (polystyren,aquasilicon,sand)
-rock stone "labáky" 60 kg
Technics:
Light: -light ramp Farao, 2 x Osram BIOLUX 965 and Osram SKYWHITE 880 - 36 W, 1 x cold blue night 18W
Light-Duration: 1 x cold blue night 8:00 am - 9:00 am
2 x trocal dennerle african lake 9:00 am - 21:00 pm
1 x cold blue night 21:00 pm - 22:00 pm
Filtration:
-4 chamber glass biofilter (73,5 liters), filtration biomolitan, cotton wool Amtra and clinop Zeolit, ceramics, pump Eheim 1250
-heating:
Jägger 200 W
-air:
yes, to biofilter...air duration 22.00 pm - 06.00 am
-UV lamp atman 11 W
[Updated on: Wed, 04 March 2009 15:19]
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| Cich City [message #10337] |
Wed, 31 December 2008 12:04 |
williebone
Messages: 8
Registered: December 2008
Location: NW Indiana |
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Tank Gear & Contents
Aquarium:
ALL GLASS 75gal Glass Top (std. shape) w/included Black Pine Stand
Alterations:
Added: Cork Board covered w/Black Plastic to shelf (Water Protection)
Added: Cork Board between Wood Floor & Cabinet Stand (Protection)
Added: 2 Mini 4 Drawer Storage Bins (Organizing & Storage)
Added: 2 Door Pockets to both Doors (Literature/Books & Storage)
Equipment:
Reef Keeper 2 Controller & RK2 Expansion Socket
Monitors & Controls: PH/Temp/Lights/Equipment & Connects to Computers for Real-Time Monitoring and the Controller is fully programmable for total control with multiple configurations for any type of Tank set-up. With the touch of a button, you can feed or perform maintenance & tons more. You will Love Soft Start!
TOM Digital Temp Alert:
For Audible Alarm/Warning
Hanna Testers:
98121-PH/ORP/Temp & 98311-EC/TDS/Temp
2 Tunze 6025s:
Nano Streams Power Heads for water flow simulation
Location 1: Top Rear L-Side Glass angled at center Tank floor
Location 2: Top Rear R-Side Glass angled straight across to opposite side for waters surface disturbance. Both are in alternating mode via the RK2 keeping food and waste movement for all Intakes. They are concealed by Tunze Custom Rock Covers
SunSun:
378gph 4 Stage Canister Filter w/built in 9w UV/3 Media Trays
Tray 1: Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss
Tray 2: Bio Balls/Zeolite/Filter Floss
Tray 3: Activated Carbon/Filter Floss
Pentair:
Custom Flow Plumbing Kit connected to Canister.
Gives you 4 Intakes (1 Mid Level & 3 Floor). A concealed 48" Spray Bar across entire Top Front of Tank. Special attachment for Air Pump Injection at Main Outtake. Multiple Flow Adjustment Valves included.
Note: Went to LFS and rummaged thru their spare parts for additional Pipes/Tubes/Elbows & Valves to get exactly the set-up that I was after. However, the Kit is sufficient for most applications.
Emperor:
400gph Dual Bio Wheel/Mid Level Intake w/Dual Water Fall
2 Rear Filter Pads (Using Phosphate Removal Pads)
2 Front Media Trays (1 Phosp/Removal & 1 Activated Carbon)
Two: 300 watt Via Titanium Heaters w/External Mounted Control
Lighting System:
6 Stage Lighting Set-up to simulate 24hr lighting cycle.
Odyssea 48" T5 HO 216 watt (4x54w) Light w/8 Moon LEDs.
System has 3 separate control switches (1-Moon/1-T5x2/1-T5x2)
Note: Split system, added additional cords for individual timming.
Bulbs:
UVL Super Actinic/Odyssea 12000K White on Ch 1 & UVL Super Actinic/UVL AquaSun 10000K on Ch 2 & Moon LEDs on Ch 3.
Added: Additional sets of LEDs: 8 LED Blue/White Bar & two 4 LED Blue Bars and attached to Main Light plugged into separate channels: Blue LED Bars on Ch 4 and the 8 LED Bar on Ch 5
Added: 3 Light Track System above Painting casting light from above giving both the Tank & Painting a natural color of light and connected this on Ch 6. There is no lighting situation that can't be created. Keep in mind that everything is controlled by the RK2 plus the addition of 2 Digital Timers for a clean flawless set-up.
Cord Manager:
Aqualight Cord Organizer (Remember to keep it clean)
Décor:
Added: Black Spray Painted Cardboard to Tank's bottom (Black-Out)
Added: Rocky Cliff Back Ground Paper to 3 sides (Natural Look & Feel)
Added: All Black Back Ground Paper to Rear & R-Side over main Scene (Prevents light penetration & looks better than reverse scene view)
Added: Lg Custom Painted Picture above Tank as an added Focal Point
Added: 60 to 70 lbs of mixed natural colors of Gravel Substrate
(Natural colors are best for showing off Cichlid's Coloration)
Added: Lighting Grid beneath gravel substrate for Rock Support
(Spray Painted Krylon Fusion Black)
AquaTerra:
Slim Line Messa RockWall (Only 1" Thick for small spaces)
Note: This Application doesn't rob fish of space and a "Wet Application" to an established tank is possible (Not wanting to empty Tank or use glue), and only removing Fish and 20% of water if you want to. With Inside Measurements (glass bottom up to glass trim), the wall will wedge in perfectly, or simply use your gravel for more support.) HOB Filter System will also help with stability.
Added: 180 lbs of Hand Picked Rock with unique sizes/shapes & colors
(My Rock Formula: Base Rock; Fill Rock; Cliff Rock; Flat Rock)
Note: I chemical soaked each rock (2-3 min) to remove silt, dirt, oxidization and to get down to the stone's pure color. Next, I power washed the rocks and set them in water for 7 days to leach out anything harmful. "Warning", consult a professional before using chemicals if you want to "Live and/or not damage Skin"!
Added: 2 Tunze Ceramic Rock to conceal Tunze Power Heads
(Hand Painted w/natural pigments and Matted Sealant)
Added: Molded Rocks using Woodland Rubber Molds & Model Resin Kit (Attached Hand Painted Resin Rocks to Wall for depth & detail)
Note: After painting rock w/ natural pigments and attaching rock to wall w/aquarium glue, I sprayed with a Matted Sealant and let dry. After everything was dry, I set the Wall face down in my Bath Tub to start the Leaching process using some of the heavy rocks to keep the Wall submerged (very buoyant).
Added: OSI Large Smooth Bark Stump (No Soaking/Leaching or Waiting)
(In my opinion, the only "Realistic artificial Wood" out there)
Added: Mini Silk Ivy to wrap around Plumbing for concealment
(Sold @ Hobby Lobby in 6' to 9' lengths dirt cheap!)
Added: Hand Crafted Grasses & Plants
Note: Silk Ivy & Grasses came from Hobby Lobby. I used plastic sewing machine bobbins and large deep dish coat buttons for plant bases w/aquarium glue. You get 10 times the amount of plants this way and silk plants are sold by the stalk, giving you more plants than you will ever need for a fraction of the LFS Retail Prices.
Added: A few Store Bought Plants (ran out of patience)
Live Stock:
(1 M Aulonocara Baenschi); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Orange Flametail); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Mdoka Yellow); (1 M Aulonocara Red?); (1 M Aulonocara Red Spot Nyassae); (1 M Aulonocara Red Top Lwanda); (1 M Aulonocara Benga Sunshine); (1 F Cynotilapia Afra Jalo); (1 M Hap Ovatus Sulfur Head); (1 M Hap Ruby Green); (1 M Hap Venustus Giraffe); (1 M Lab Red Top Hongi); (1 M Lab Pearlmutt); (1 F Rusty); (1 M Melanochromis Auratus); (1 M Metriaclima Cobalt Blue Zebra); (1 F Otopharynx Lithobate Zebra); (1 M Steveni Taiwan Reef Tiger); (1 M Spilonotus Tanzania Insignus); (1 M Red Turq Jewel); (1 M Hap Electric Blue); (1 M Lab-C Yellow); (1 M Obliquiden Yellow Blaze Zebra); (1 M Red Tail Shark)
Food:
Omega One Cichlid Flakes; TetraColor Granules; New Life Spectrum; Frozen Foods: Spirulina Brine Shrimp/Cichlid Delight (Carnivores)/Bloodworms (Red Mosquito Larve)
Note: Purchased Frozen Food from LFS (the only frozen food stocked).
Water Cond:
Well Water High In PH & Very Hard (outside only)
Inside Tap System runs thru a Water Softener and is used during Cold Seasons.
Conditioners:
Kent Mrn Lqds: Cichlid Essential Trace/Cichlid Chemistry/Malawi Buffer
Crime Fighters:
Bio Wheels/Bio Balls/Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss/UV Sterilizer/Zeolite/Phosphate Fltr Pads/Phosphate Fltr Media/Activated Carbon/Circulation
Final Note:
Started in June/07 with a 55gal Tank & 10 fish. A Red Tail Shark & 4 F Cichlids (Afra Jalo/Taiwan Tiger/Rusty/ Oto Lithobate) and 5 M Cichlids (Yellow Lab/Yellow Blaze/Pearlmutt/Red Peacock/Jacob Frybergi Otter).
I lost 3 of them Sept/08 (Red/Jacob/Tiger) due a Canister Filtration Failer. This led me to this point and the mission was to have an all Male Controlled Over-Stocked Tank and this is why the extremes with this 75gal Tank. I will never go Salt Water because Cichlids Rule and are talked about by all visitors to this house! Let's keep Cichlid Mania Alive.
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| Cich City [message #10336] |
Wed, 31 December 2008 12:02 |
williebone
Messages: 8
Registered: December 2008
Location: NW Indiana |
Junior Member |
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Tank Gear & Contents
Aquarium:
ALL GLASS 75gal Glass Top (std. shape) w/included Black Pine Stand
Alterations:
Added: Cork Board covered w/Black Plastic to shelf (Water Protection)
Added: Cork Board between Wood Floor & Cabinet Stand (Protection)
Added: 2 Mini 4 Drawer Storage Bins (Organizing & Storage)
Added: 2 Door Pockets to both Doors (Literature/Books & Storage)
Equipment:
Reef Keeper 2 Controller & RK2 Expansion Socket
Monitors & Controls: PH/Temp/Lights/Equipment & Connects to Computers for Real-Time Monitoring and the Controller is fully programmable for total control with multiple configurations for any type of Tank set-up. With the touch of a button, you can feed or perform maintenance & tons more. You will Love Soft Start!
TOM Digital Temp Alert:
For Audible Alarm/Warning
Hanna Testers:
98121-PH/ORP/Temp & 98311-EC/TDS/Temp
2 Tunze 6025s:
Nano Streams Power Heads for water flow simulation
Location 1: Top Rear L-Side Glass angled at center Tank floor
Location 2: Top Rear R-Side Glass angled straight across to opposite side for waters surface disturbance. Both are in alternating mode via the RK2 keeping food and waste movement for all Intakes. They are concealed by Tunze Custom Rock Covers
SunSun:
378gph 4 Stage Canister Filter w/built in 9w UV/3 Media Trays
Tray 1: Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss
Tray 2: Bio Balls/Zeolite/Filter Floss
Tray 3: Activated Carbon/Filter Floss
Pentair:
Custom Flow Plumbing Kit connected to Canister.
Gives you 4 Intakes (1 Mid Level & 3 Floor). A concealed 48" Spray Bar across entire Top Front of Tank. Special attachment for Air Pump Injection at Main Outtake. Multiple Flow Adjustment Valves included.
Note: Went to LFS and rummaged thru their spare parts for additional Pipes/Tubes/Elbows & Valves to get exactly the set-up that I was after. However, the Kit is sufficient for most applications.
Emperor:
400gph Dual Bio Wheel/Mid Level Intake w/Dual Water Fall
2 Rear Filter Pads (Using Phosphate Removal Pads)
2 Front Media Trays (1 Phosp/Removal & 1 Activated Carbon)
Two: 300 watt Via Titanium Heaters w/External Mounted Control
Lighting System:
6 Stage Lighting Set-up to simulate 24hr lighting cycle.
Odyssea 48" T5 HO 216 watt (4x54w) Light w/8 Moon LEDs.
System has 3 separate control switches (1-Moon/1-T5x2/1-T5x2)
Note: Split system, added additional cords for individual timming.
Bulbs:
UVL Super Actinic/Odyssea 12000K White on Ch 1 & UVL Super Actinic/UVL AquaSun 10000K on Ch 2 & Moon LEDs on Ch 3.
Added: Additional sets of LEDs: 8 LED Blue/White Bar & two 4 LED Blue Bars and attached to Main Light plugged into separate channels: Blue LED Bars on Ch 4 and the 8 LED Bar on Ch 5
Added: 3 Light Track System above Painting casting light from above giving both the Tank & Painting a natural color of light and connected this on Ch 6. There is no lighting situation that can't be created. Keep in mind that everything is controlled by the RK2 plus the addition of 2 Digital Timers for a clean flawless set-up.
Cord Manager:
Aqualight Cord Organizer (Remember to keep it clean)
Décor:
Added: Black Spray Painted Cardboard to Tank's bottom (Black-Out)
Added: Rocky Cliff Back Ground Paper to 3 sides (Natural Look & Feel)
Added: All Black Back Ground Paper to Rear & R-Side over main Scene (Prevents light penetration & looks better than reverse scene view)
Added: Lg Custom Painted Picture above Tank as an added Focal Point
Added: 60 to 70 lbs of mixed natural colors of Gravel Substrate
(Natural colors are best for showing off Cichlid's Coloration)
Added: Lighting Grid beneath gravel substrate for Rock Support
(Spray Painted Krylon Fusion Black)
AquaTerra:
Slim Line Messa RockWall (Only 1" Thick for small spaces)
Note: This Application doesn't rob fish of space and a "Wet Application" to an established tank is possible (Not wanting to empty Tank or use glue), and only removing Fish and 20% of water if you want to. With Inside Measurements (glass bottom up to glass trim), the wall will wedge in perfectly, or simply use your gravel for more support.) HOB Filter System will also help with stability.
Added: 180 lbs of Hand Picked Rock with unique sizes/shapes & colors
(My Rock Formula: Base Rock; Fill Rock; Cliff Rock; Flat Rock)
Note: I chemical soaked each rock (2-3 min) to remove silt, dirt, oxidization and to get down to the stone's pure color. Next, I power washed the rocks and set them in water for 7 days to leach out anything harmful. "Warning", consult a professional before using chemicals if you want to "Live and/or not damage Skin"!
Added: 2 Tunze Ceramic Rock to conceal Tunze Power Heads
(Hand Painted w/natural pigments and Matted Sealant)
Added: Molded Rocks using Woodland Rubber Molds & Model Resin Kit (Attached Hand Painted Resin Rocks to Wall for depth & detail)
Note: After painting rock w/ natural pigments and attaching rock to wall w/aquarium glue, I sprayed with a Matted Sealant and let dry. After everything was dry, I set the Wall face down in my Bath Tub to start the Leaching process using some of the heavy rocks to keep the Wall submerged (very buoyant).
Added: OSI Large Smooth Bark Stump (No Soaking/Leaching or Waiting)
(In my opinion, the only "Realistic artificial Wood" out there)
Added: Mini Silk Ivy to wrap around Plumbing for concealment
(Sold @ Hobby Lobby in 6' to 9' lengths dirt cheap!)
Added: Hand Crafted Grasses & Plants
Note: Silk Ivy & Grasses came from Hobby Lobby. I used plastic sewing machine bobbins and large deep dish coat buttons for plant bases w/aquarium glue. You get 10 times the amount of plants this way and silk plants are sold by the stalk, giving you more plants than you will ever need for a fraction of the LFS Retail Prices.
Added: A few Store Bought Plants (ran out of patience)
Live Stock:
(1 M Aulonocara Baenschi); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Orange Flametail); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Mdoka Yellow); (1 M Aulonocara Red?); (1 M Aulonocara Red Spot Nyassae); (1 M Aulonocara Red Top Lwanda); (1 M Aulonocara Benga Sunshine); (1 F Cynotilapia Afra Jalo); (1 M Hap Ovatus Sulfur Head); (1 M Hap Ruby Green); (1 M Hap Venustus Giraffe); (1 M Lab Red Top Hongi); (1 M Lab Pearlmutt); (1 F Rusty); (1 M Melanochromis Auratus); (1 M Metriaclima Cobalt Blue Zebra); (1 F Otopharynx Lithobate Zebra); (1 M Steveni Taiwan Reef Tiger); (1 M Spilonotus Tanzania Insignus); (1 M Red Turq Jewel); (1 M Hap Electric Blue); (1 M Lab-C Yellow); (1 M Obliquiden Yellow Blaze Zebra); (1 M Red Tail Shark)
Food:
Omega One Cichlid Flakes; TetraColor Granules; New Life Spectrum; Frozen Foods: Spirulina Brine Shrimp/Cichlid Delight (Carnivores)/Bloodworms (Red Mosquito Larve)
Note: Purchased Frozen Food from LFS (the only frozen food stocked).
Water Cond:
Well Water High In PH & Very Hard (outside only)
Inside Tap System runs thru a Water Softener and is used during Cold Seasons.
Conditioners:
Kent Mrn Lqds: Cichlid Essential Trace/Cichlid Chemistry/Malawi Buffer
Crime Fighters:
Bio Wheels/Bio Balls/Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss/UV Sterilizer/Zeolite/Phosphate Fltr Pads/Phosphate Fltr Media/Activated Carbon/Circulation
Final Note:
Started in June/07 with a 55gal Tank & 10 fish. A Red Tail Shark & 4 F Cichlids (Afra Jalo/Taiwan Tiger/Rusty/ Oto Lithobate) and 5 M Cichlids (Yellow Lab/Yellow Blaze/Pearlmutt/Red Peacock/Jacob Frybergi Otter).
I lost 3 of them Sept/08 (Red/Jacob/Tiger) due a Canister Filtration Failer. This led me to this point and the mission was to have an all Male Controlled Over-Stocked Tank and this is why the extremes with this 75gal Tank. I will never go Salt Water because Cichlids Rule and are talked about by all visitors to this house! Let's keep Cichlid Mania Alive.
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| Cich City [message #10335] |
Wed, 31 December 2008 11:59 |
williebone
Messages: 8
Registered: December 2008
Location: NW Indiana |
Junior Member |
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Tank Gear & Contents
Aquarium:
ALL GLASS 75gal Glass Top (std. shape) w/included Black Pine Stand
Alterations:
Added: Cork Board covered w/Black Plastic to shelf (Water Protection)
Added: Cork Board between Wood Floor & Cabinet Stand (Protection)
Added: 2 Mini 4 Drawer Storage Bins (Organizing & Storage)
Added: 2 Door Pockets to both Doors (Literature/Books & Storage)
Equipment:
Reef Keeper 2 Controller & RK2 Expansion Socket
Monitors & Controls: PH/Temp/Lights/Equipment & Connects to Computers for Real-Time Monitoring and the Controller is fully programmable for total control with multiple configurations for any type of Tank set-up. With the touch of a button, you can feed or perform maintenance & tons more. You will Love Soft Start!
TOM Digital Temp Alert:
For Audible Alarm/Warning
Hanna Testers:
98121-PH/ORP/Temp & 98311-EC/TDS/Temp
2 Tunze 6025s:
Nano Streams Power Heads for water flow simulation
Location 1: Top Rear L-Side Glass angled at center Tank floor
Location 2: Top Rear R-Side Glass angled straight across to opposite side for waters surface disturbance. Both are in alternating mode via the RK2 keeping food and waste movement for all Intakes. They are concealed by Tunze Custom Rock Covers
SunSun:
378gph 4 Stage Canister Filter w/built in 9w UV/3 Media Trays
Tray 1: Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss
Tray 2: Bio Balls/Zeolite/Filter Floss
Tray 3: Activated Carbon/Filter Floss
Pentair:
Custom Flow Plumbing Kit connected to Canister.
Gives you 4 Intakes (1 Mid Level & 3 Floor). A concealed 48" Spray Bar across entire Top Front of Tank. Special attachment for Air Pump Injection at Main Outtake. Multiple Flow Adjustment Valves included.
Note: Went to LFS and rummaged thru their spare parts for additional Pipes/Tubes/Elbows & Valves to get exactly the set-up that I was after. However, the Kit is sufficient for most applications.
Emperor:
400gph Dual Bio Wheel/Mid Level Intake w/Dual Water Fall
2 Rear Filter Pads (Using Phosphate Removal Pads)
2 Front Media Trays (1 Phosp/Removal & 1 Activated Carbon)
Two: 300 watt Via Titanium Heaters w/External Mounted Control
Lighting System:
6 Stage Lighting Set-up to simulate 24hr lighting cycle.
Odyssea 48" T5 HO 216 watt (4x54w) Light w/8 Moon LEDs.
System has 3 separate control switches (1-Moon/1-T5x2/1-T5x2)
Note: Split system, added additional cords for individual timming.
Bulbs:
UVL Super Actinic/Odyssea 12000K White on Ch 1 & UVL Super Actinic/UVL AquaSun 10000K on Ch 2 & Moon LEDs on Ch 3.
Added: Additional sets of LEDs: 8 LED Blue/White Bar & two 4 LED Blue Bars and attached to Main Light plugged into separate channels: Blue LED Bars on Ch 4 and the 8 LED Bar on Ch 5
Added: 3 Light Track System above Painting casting light from above giving both the Tank & Painting a natural color of light and connected this on Ch 6. There is no lighting situation that can't be created. Keep in mind that everything is controlled by the RK2 plus the addition of 2 Digital Timers for a clean flawless set-up.
Cord Manager:
Aqualight Cord Organizer (Remember to keep it clean)
Décor:
Added: Black Spray Painted Cardboard to Tank's bottom (Black-Out)
Added: Rocky Cliff Back Ground Paper to 3 sides (Natural Look & Feel)
Added: All Black Back Ground Paper to Rear & R-Side over main Scene (Prevents light penetration & looks better than reverse scene view)
Added: Lg Custom Painted Picture above Tank as an added Focal Point
Added: 60 to 70 lbs of mixed natural colors of Gravel Substrate
(Natural colors are best for showing off Cichlid's Coloration)
Added: Lighting Grid beneath gravel substrate for Rock Support
(Spray Painted Krylon Fusion Black)
AquaTerra:
Slim Line Messa RockWall (Only 1" Thick for small spaces)
Note: This Application doesn't rob fish of space and a "Wet Application" to an established tank is possible (Not wanting to empty Tank or use glue), and only removing Fish and 20% of water if you want to. With Inside Measurements (glass bottom up to glass trim), the wall will wedge in perfectly, or simply use your gravel for more support.) HOB Filter System will also help with stability.
Added: 180 lbs of Hand Picked Rock with unique sizes/shapes & colors
(My Rock Formula: Base Rock; Fill Rock; Cliff Rock; Flat Rock)
Note: I chemical soaked each rock (2-3 min) to remove silt, dirt, oxidization and to get down to the stone's pure color. Next, I power washed the rocks and set them in water for 7 days to leach out anything harmful. "Warning", consult a professional before using chemicals if you want to "Live and/or not damage Skin"!
Added: 2 Tunze Ceramic Rock to conceal Tunze Power Heads
(Hand Painted w/natural pigments and Matted Sealant)
Added: Molded Rocks using Woodland Rubber Molds & Model Resin Kit (Attached Hand Painted Resin Rocks to Wall for depth & detail)
Note: After painting rock w/ natural pigments and attaching rock to wall w/aquarium glue, I sprayed with a Matted Sealant and let dry. After everything was dry, I set the Wall face down in my Bath Tub to start the Leaching process using some of the heavy rocks to keep the Wall submerged (very buoyant).
Added: OSI Large Smooth Bark Stump (No Soaking/Leaching or Waiting)
(In my opinion, the only "Realistic artificial Wood" out there)
Added: Mini Silk Ivy to wrap around Plumbing for concealment
(Sold @ Hobby Lobby in 6' to 9' lengths dirt cheap!)
Added: Hand Crafted Grasses & Plants
Note: Silk Ivy & Grasses came from Hobby Lobby. I used plastic sewing machine bobbins and large deep dish coat buttons for plant bases w/aquarium glue. You get 10 times the amount of plants this way and silk plants are sold by the stalk, giving you more plants than you will ever need for a fraction of the LFS Retail Prices.
Added: A few Store Bought Plants (ran out of patience)
Live Stock:
(1 M Aulonocara Baenschi); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Orange Flametail); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Mdoka Yellow); (1 M Aulonocara Red?); (1 M Aulonocara Red Spot Nyassae); (1 M Aulonocara Red Top Lwanda); (1 M Aulonocara Benga Sunshine); (1 F Cynotilapia Afra Jalo); (1 M Hap Ovatus Sulfur Head); (1 M Hap Ruby Green); (1 M Hap Venustus Giraffe); (1 M Lab Red Top Hongi); (1 M Lab Pearlmutt); (1 F Rusty); (1 M Melanochromis Auratus); (1 M Metriaclima Cobalt Blue Zebra); (1 F Otopharynx Lithobate Zebra); (1 M Steveni Taiwan Reef Tiger); (1 M Spilonotus Tanzania Insignus); (1 M Red Turq Jewel); (1 M Hap Electric Blue); (1 M Lab-C Yellow); (1 M Obliquiden Yellow Blaze Zebra); (1 M Red Tail Shark)
Food:
Omega One Cichlid Flakes; TetraColor Granules; New Life Spectrum; Frozen Foods: Spirulina Brine Shrimp/Cichlid Delight (Carnivores)/Bloodworms (Red Mosquito Larve)
Note: Purchased Frozen Food from LFS (the only frozen food stocked).
Water Cond:
Well Water High In PH & Very Hard (outside only)
Inside Tap System runs thru a Water Softener and is used during Cold Seasons.
Conditioners:
Kent Mrn Lqds: Cichlid Essential Trace/Cichlid Chemistry/Malawi Buffer
Crime Fighters:
Bio Wheels/Bio Balls/Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss/UV Sterilizer/Zeolite/Phosphate Fltr Pads/Phosphate Fltr Media/Activated Carbon/Circulation
Final Note:
Started in June/07 with a 55gal Tank & 10 fish. A Red Tail Shark & 4 F Cichlids (Afra Jalo/Taiwan Tiger/Rusty/ Oto Lithobate) and 5 M Cichlids (Yellow Lab/Yellow Blaze/Pearlmutt/Red Peacock/Jacob Frybergi Otter).
I lost 3 of them Sept/08 (Red/Jacob/Tiger) due a Canister Filtration Failer. This led me to this point and the mission was to have an all Male Controlled Over-Stocked Tank and this is why the extremes with this 75gal Tank. I will never go Salt Water because Cichlids Rule and are talked about by all visitors to this house! Let's keep Cichlid Mania Alive.
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| Cich City [message #10334] |
Wed, 31 December 2008 11:57 |
williebone
Messages: 8
Registered: December 2008
Location: NW Indiana |
Junior Member |
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Tank Gear & Contents
Aquarium:
ALL GLASS 75gal Glass Top (std. shape) w/included Black Pine Stand
Alterations:
Added: Cork Board covered w/Black Plastic to shelf (Water Protection)
Added: Cork Board between Wood Floor & Cabinet Stand (Protection)
Added: 2 Mini 4 Drawer Storage Bins (Organizing & Storage)
Added: 2 Door Pockets to both Doors (Literature/Books & Storage)
Equipment:
Reef Keeper 2 Controller & RK2 Expansion Socket
Monitors & Controls: PH/Temp/Lights/Equipment & Connects to Computers for Real-Time Monitoring and the Controller is fully programmable for total control with multiple configurations for any type of Tank set-up. With the touch of a button, you can feed or perform maintenance & tons more. You will Love Soft Start!
TOM Digital Temp Alert:
For Audible Alarm/Warning
Hanna Testers:
98121-PH/ORP/Temp & 98311-EC/TDS/Temp
2 Tunze 6025s:
Nano Streams Power Heads for water flow simulation
Location 1: Top Rear L-Side Glass angled at center Tank floor
Location 2: Top Rear R-Side Glass angled straight across to opposite side for waters surface disturbance. Both are in alternating mode via the RK2 keeping food and waste movement for all Intakes. They are concealed by Tunze Custom Rock Covers
SunSun:
378gph 4 Stage Canister Filter w/built in 9w UV/3 Media Trays
Tray 1: Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss
Tray 2: Bio Balls/Zeolite/Filter Floss
Tray 3: Activated Carbon/Filter Floss
Pentair:
Custom Flow Plumbing Kit connected to Canister.
Gives you 4 Intakes (1 Mid Level & 3 Floor). A concealed 48" Spray Bar across entire Top Front of Tank. Special attachment for Air Pump Injection at Main Outtake. Multiple Flow Adjustment Valves included.
Note: Went to LFS and rummaged thru their spare parts for additional Pipes/Tubes/Elbows & Valves to get exactly the set-up that I was after. However, the Kit is sufficient for most applications.
Emperor:
400gph Dual Bio Wheel/Mid Level Intake w/Dual Water Fall
2 Rear Filter Pads (Using Phosphate Removal Pads)
2 Front Media Trays (1 Phosp/Removal & 1 Activated Carbon)
Two: 300 watt Via Titanium Heaters w/External Mounted Control
Lighting System:
6 Stage Lighting Set-up to simulate 24hr lighting cycle.
Odyssea 48" T5 HO 216 watt (4x54w) Light w/8 Moon LEDs.
System has 3 separate control switches (1-Moon/1-T5x2/1-T5x2)
Note: Split system, added additional cords for individual timming.
Bulbs:
UVL Super Actinic/Odyssea 12000K White on Ch 1 & UVL Super Actinic/UVL AquaSun 10000K on Ch 2 & Moon LEDs on Ch 3.
Added: Additional sets of LEDs: 8 LED Blue/White Bar & two 4 LED Blue Bars and attached to Main Light plugged into separate channels: Blue LED Bars on Ch 4 and the 8 LED Bar on Ch 5
Added: 3 Light Track System above Painting casting light from above giving both the Tank & Painting a natural color of light and connected this on Ch 6. There is no lighting situation that can't be created. Keep in mind that everything is controlled by the RK2 plus the addition of 2 Digital Timers for a clean flawless set-up.
Cord Manager:
Aqualight Cord Organizer (Remember to keep it clean)
Décor:
Added: Black Spray Painted Cardboard to Tank's bottom (Black-Out)
Added: Rocky Cliff Back Ground Paper to 3 sides (Natural Look & Feel)
Added: All Black Back Ground Paper to Rear & R-Side over main Scene (Prevents light penetration & looks better than reverse scene view)
Added: Lg Custom Painted Picture above Tank as an added Focal Point
Added: 60 to 70 lbs of mixed natural colors of Gravel Substrate
(Natural colors are best for showing off Cichlid's Coloration)
Added: Lighting Grid beneath gravel substrate for Rock Support
(Spray Painted Krylon Fusion Black)
AquaTerra:
Slim Line Messa RockWall (Only 1" Thick for small spaces)
Note: This Application doesn't rob fish of space and a "Wet Application" to an established tank is possible (Not wanting to empty Tank or use glue), and only removing Fish and 20% of water if you want to. With Inside Measurements (glass bottom up to glass trim), the wall will wedge in perfectly, or simply use your gravel for more support.) HOB Filter System will also help with stability.
Added: 180 lbs of Hand Picked Rock with unique sizes/shapes & colors
(My Rock Formula: Base Rock; Fill Rock; Cliff Rock; Flat Rock)
Note: I chemical soaked each rock (2-3 min) to remove silt, dirt, oxidization and to get down to the stone's pure color. Next, I power washed the rocks and set them in water for 7 days to leach out anything harmful. "Warning", consult a professional before using chemicals if you want to "Live and/or not damage Skin"!
Added: 2 Tunze Ceramic Rock to conceal Tunze Power Heads
(Hand Painted w/natural pigments and Matted Sealant)
Added: Molded Rocks using Woodland Rubber Molds & Model Resin Kit (Attached Hand Painted Resin Rocks to Wall for depth & detail)
Note: After painting rock w/ natural pigments and attaching rock to wall w/aquarium glue, I sprayed with a Matted Sealant and let dry. After everything was dry, I set the Wall face down in my Bath Tub to start the Leaching process using some of the heavy rocks to keep the Wall submerged (very buoyant).
Added: OSI Large Smooth Bark Stump (No Soaking/Leaching or Waiting)
(In my opinion, the only "Realistic artificial Wood" out there)
Added: Mini Silk Ivy to wrap around Plumbing for concealment
(Sold @ Hobby Lobby in 6' to 9' lengths dirt cheap!)
Added: Hand Crafted Grasses & Plants
Note: Silk Ivy & Grasses came from Hobby Lobby. I used plastic sewing machine bobbins and large deep dish coat buttons for plant bases w/aquarium glue. You get 10 times the amount of plants this way and silk plants are sold by the stalk, giving you more plants than you will ever need for a fraction of the LFS Retail Prices.
Added: A few Store Bought Plants (ran out of patience)
Live Stock:
(1 M Aulonocara Baenschi); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Orange Flametail); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Mdoka Yellow); (1 M Aulonocara Red?); (1 M Aulonocara Red Spot Nyassae); (1 M Aulonocara Red Top Lwanda); (1 M Aulonocara Benga Sunshine); (1 F Cynotilapia Afra Jalo); (1 M Hap Ovatus Sulfur Head); (1 M Hap Ruby Green); (1 M Hap Venustus Giraffe); (1 M Lab Red Top Hongi); (1 M Lab Pearlmutt); (1 F Rusty); (1 M Melanochromis Auratus); (1 M Metriaclima Cobalt Blue Zebra); (1 F Otopharynx Lithobate Zebra); (1 M Steveni Taiwan Reef Tiger); (1 M Spilonotus Tanzania Insignus); (1 M Red Turq Jewel); (1 M Hap Electric Blue); (1 M Lab-C Yellow); (1 M Obliquiden Yellow Blaze Zebra); (1 M Red Tail Shark)
Food:
Omega One Cichlid Flakes; TetraColor Granules; New Life Spectrum; Frozen Foods: Spirulina Brine Shrimp/Cichlid Delight (Carnivores)/Bloodworms (Red Mosquito Larve)
Note: Purchased Frozen Food from LFS (the only frozen food stocked).
Water Cond:
Well Water High In PH & Very Hard (outside only)
Inside Tap System runs thru a Water Softener and is used during Cold Seasons.
Conditioners:
Kent Mrn Lqds: Cichlid Essential Trace/Cichlid Chemistry/Malawi Buffer
Crime Fighters:
Bio Wheels/Bio Balls/Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss/UV Sterilizer/Zeolite/Phosphate Fltr Pads/Phosphate Fltr Media/Activated Carbon/Circulation
Final Note:
Started in June/07 with a 55gal Tank & 10 fish. A Red Tail Shark & 4 F Cichlids (Afra Jalo/Taiwan Tiger/Rusty/ Oto Lithobate) and 5 M Cichlids (Yellow Lab/Yellow Blaze/Pearlmutt/Red Peacock/Jacob Frybergi Otter).
I lost 3 of them Sept/08 (Red/Jacob/Tiger) due a Canister Filtration Failer. This led me to this point and the mission was to have an all Male Controlled Over-Stocked Tank and this is why the extremes with this 75gal Tank. I will never go Salt Water because Cichlids Rule and are talked about by all visitors to this house! Let's keep Cichlid Mania Alive.
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| Cich City [message #10333] |
Wed, 31 December 2008 11:54 |
williebone
Messages: 8
Registered: December 2008
Location: NW Indiana |
Junior Member |
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Tank Gear & Contents
Aquarium:
ALL GLASS 75gal Glass Top (std. shape) w/included Black Pine Stand
Alterations:
Added: Cork Board covered w/Black Plastic to shelf (Water Protection)
Added: Cork Board between Wood Floor & Cabinet Stand (Protection)
Added: 2 Mini 4 Drawer Storage Bins (Organizing & Storage)
Added: 2 Door Pockets to both Doors (Literature/Books & Storage)
Equipment:
Reef Keeper 2 Controller & RK2 Expansion Socket
Monitors & Controls: PH/Temp/Lights/Equipment & Connects to Computers for Real-Time Monitoring and the Controller is fully programmable for total control with multiple configurations for any type of Tank set-up. With the touch of a button, you can feed or perform maintenance & tons more. You will Love Soft Start!
TOM Digital Temp Alert:
For Audible Alarm/Warning
Hanna Testers:
98121-PH/ORP/Temp & 98311-EC/TDS/Temp
2 Tunze 6025s:
Nano Streams Power Heads for water flow simulation
Location 1: Top Rear L-Side Glass angled at center Tank floor
Location 2: Top Rear R-Side Glass angled straight across to opposite side for waters surface disturbance. Both are in alternating mode via the RK2 keeping food and waste movement for all Intakes. They are concealed by Tunze Custom Rock Covers
SunSun:
378gph 4 Stage Canister Filter w/built in 9w UV/3 Media Trays
Tray 1: Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss
Tray 2: Bio Balls/Zeolite/Filter Floss
Tray 3: Activated Carbon/Filter Floss
Pentair:
Custom Flow Plumbing Kit connected to Canister.
Gives you 4 Intakes (1 Mid Level & 3 Floor). A concealed 48" Spray Bar across entire Top Front of Tank. Special attachment for Air Pump Injection at Main Outtake. Multiple Flow Adjustment Valves included.
Note: Went to LFS and rummaged thru their spare parts for additional Pipes/Tubes/Elbows & Valves to get exactly the set-up that I was after. However, the Kit is sufficient for most applications.
Emperor:
400gph Dual Bio Wheel/Mid Level Intake w/Dual Water Fall
2 Rear Filter Pads (Using Phosphate Removal Pads)
2 Front Media Trays (1 Phosp/Removal & 1 Activated Carbon)
Two: 300 watt Via Titanium Heaters w/External Mounted Control
Lighting System:
6 Stage Lighting Set-up to simulate 24hr lighting cycle.
Odyssea 48" T5 HO 216 watt (4x54w) Light w/8 Moon LEDs.
System has 3 separate control switches (1-Moon/1-T5x2/1-T5x2)
Note: Split system, added additional cords for individual timming.
Bulbs:
UVL Super Actinic/Odyssea 12000K White on Ch 1 & UVL Super Actinic/UVL AquaSun 10000K on Ch 2 & Moon LEDs on Ch 3.
Added: Additional sets of LEDs: 8 LED Blue/White Bar & two 4 LED Blue Bars and attached to Main Light plugged into separate channels: Blue LED Bars on Ch 4 and the 8 LED Bar on Ch 5
Added: 3 Light Track System above Painting casting light from above giving both the Tank & Painting a natural color of light and connected this on Ch 6. There is no lighting situation that can't be created. Keep in mind that everything is controlled by the RK2 plus the addition of 2 Digital Timers for a clean flawless set-up.
Cord Manager:
Aqualight Cord Organizer (Remember to keep it clean)
Décor:
Added: Black Spray Painted Cardboard to Tank's bottom (Black-Out)
Added: Rocky Cliff Back Ground Paper to 3 sides (Natural Look & Feel)
Added: All Black Back Ground Paper to Rear & R-Side over main Scene (Prevents light penetration & looks better than reverse scene view)
Added: Lg Custom Painted Picture above Tank as an added Focal Point
Added: 60 to 70 lbs of mixed natural colors of Gravel Substrate
(Natural colors are best for showing off Cichlid's Coloration)
Added: Lighting Grid beneath gravel substrate for Rock Support
(Spray Painted Krylon Fusion Black)
AquaTerra:
Slim Line Messa RockWall (Only 1" Thick for small spaces)
Note: This Application doesn't rob fish of space and a "Wet Application" to an established tank is possible (Not wanting to empty Tank or use glue), and only removing Fish and 20% of water if you want to. With Inside Measurements (glass bottom up to glass trim), the wall will wedge in perfectly, or simply use your gravel for more support.) HOB Filter System will also help with stability.
Added: 180 lbs of Hand Picked Rock with unique sizes/shapes & colors
(My Rock Formula: Base Rock; Fill Rock; Cliff Rock; Flat Rock)
Note: I chemical soaked each rock (2-3 min) to remove silt, dirt, oxidization and to get down to the stone's pure color. Next, I power washed the rocks and set them in water for 7 days to leach out anything harmful. "Warning", consult a professional before using chemicals if you want to "Live and/or not damage Skin"!
Added: 2 Tunze Ceramic Rock to conceal Tunze Power Heads
(Hand Painted w/natural pigments and Matted Sealant)
Added: Molded Rocks using Woodland Rubber Molds & Model Resin Kit (Attached Hand Painted Resin Rocks to Wall for depth & detail)
Note: After painting rock w/ natural pigments and attaching rock to wall w/aquarium glue, I sprayed with a Matted Sealant and let dry. After everything was dry, I set the Wall face down in my Bath Tub to start the Leaching process using some of the heavy rocks to keep the Wall submerged (very buoyant).
Added: OSI Large Smooth Bark Stump (No Soaking/Leaching or Waiting)
(In my opinion, the only "Realistic artificial Wood" out there)
Added: Mini Silk Ivy to wrap around Plumbing for concealment
(Sold @ Hobby Lobby in 6' to 9' lengths dirt cheap!)
Added: Hand Crafted Grasses & Plants
Note: Silk Ivy & Grasses came from Hobby Lobby. I used plastic sewing machine bobbins and large deep dish coat buttons for plant bases w/aquarium glue. You get 10 times the amount of plants this way and silk plants are sold by the stalk, giving you more plants than you will ever need for a fraction of the LFS Retail Prices.
Added: A few Store Bought Plants (ran out of patience)
Live Stock:
(1 M Aulonocara Baenschi); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Orange Flametail); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Mdoka Yellow); (1 M Aulonocara Red?); (1 M Aulonocara Red Spot Nyassae); (1 M Aulonocara Red Top Lwanda); (1 M Aulonocara Benga Sunshine); (1 F Cynotilapia Afra Jalo); (1 M Hap Ovatus Sulfur Head); (1 M Hap Ruby Green); (1 M Hap Venustus Giraffe); (1 M Lab Red Top Hongi); (1 M Lab Pearlmutt); (1 F Rusty); (1 M Melanochromis Auratus); (1 M Metriaclima Cobalt Blue Zebra); (1 F Otopharynx Lithobate Zebra); (1 M Steveni Taiwan Reef Tiger); (1 M Spilonotus Tanzania Insignus); (1 M Red Turq Jewel); (1 M Hap Electric Blue); (1 M Lab-C Yellow); (1 M Obliquiden Yellow Blaze Zebra); (1 M Red Tail Shark)
Food:
Omega One Cichlid Flakes; TetraColor Granules; New Life Spectrum; Frozen Foods: Spirulina Brine Shrimp/Cichlid Delight (Carnivores)/Bloodworms (Red Mosquito Larve)
Note: Purchased Frozen Food from LFS (the only frozen food stocked).
Water Cond:
Well Water High In PH & Very Hard (outside only)
Inside Tap System runs thru a Water Softener and is used during Cold Seasons.
Conditioners:
Kent Mrn Lqds: Cichlid Essential Trace/Cichlid Chemistry/Malawi Buffer
Crime Fighters:
Bio Wheels/Bio Balls/Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss/UV Sterilizer/Zeolite/Phosphate Fltr Pads/Phosphate Fltr Media/Activated Carbon/Circulation
Final Note:
Started in June/07 with a 55gal Tank & 10 fish. A Red Tail Shark & 4 F Cichlids (Afra Jalo/Taiwan Tiger/Rusty/ Oto Lithobate) and 5 M Cichlids (Yellow Lab/Yellow Blaze/Pearlmutt/Red Peacock/Jacob Frybergi Otter).
I lost 3 of them Sept/08 (Red/Jacob/Tiger) due a Canister Filtration Failer. This led me to this point and the mission was to have an all Male Controlled Over-Stocked Tank and this is why the extremes with this 75gal Tank. I will never go Salt Water because Cichlids Rule and are talked about by all visitors to this house! Let's keep Cichlid Mania Alive.
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| Cich City [message #10332] |
Wed, 31 December 2008 11:50 |
williebone
Messages: 8
Registered: December 2008
Location: NW Indiana |
Junior Member |
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Tank Gear & Contents
Aquarium:
ALL GLASS 75gal Glass Top (std. shape) w/included Black Pine Stand
Alterations:
Added: Cork Board covered w/Black Plastic to shelf (Water Protection)
Added: Cork Board between Wood Floor & Cabinet Stand (Protection)
Added: 2 Mini 4 Drawer Storage Bins (Organizing & Storage)
Added: 2 Door Pockets to both Doors (Literature/Books & Storage)
Equipment:
Reef Keeper 2 Controller & RK2 Expansion Socket
Monitors & Controls: PH/Temp/Lights/Equipment & Connects to Computers for Real-Time Monitoring and the Controller is fully programmable for total control with multiple configurations for any type of Tank set-up. With the touch of a button, you can feed or perform maintenance & tons more. You will Love Soft Start!
TOM Digital Temp Alert:
For Audible Alarm/Warning
Hanna Testers:
98121-PH/ORP/Temp & 98311-EC/TDS/Temp
2 Tunze 6025s:
Nano Streams Power Heads for water flow simulation
Location 1: Top Rear L-Side Glass angled at center Tank floor
Location 2: Top Rear R-Side Glass angled straight across to opposite side for waters surface disturbance. Both are in alternating mode via the RK2 keeping food and waste movement for all Intakes. They are concealed by Tunze Custom Rock Covers
SunSun:
378gph 4 Stage Canister Filter w/built in 9w UV/3 Media Trays
Tray 1: Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss
Tray 2: Bio Balls/Zeolite/Filter Floss
Tray 3: Activated Carbon/Filter Floss
Pentair:
Custom Flow Plumbing Kit connected to Canister.
Gives you 4 Intakes (1 Mid Level & 3 Floor). A concealed 48" Spray Bar across entire Top Front of Tank. Special attachment for Air Pump Injection at Main Outtake. Multiple Flow Adjustment Valves included.
Note: Went to LFS and rummaged thru their spare parts for additional Pipes/Tubes/Elbows & Valves to get exactly the set-up that I was after. However, the Kit is sufficient for most applications.
Emperor:
400gph Dual Bio Wheel/Mid Level Intake w/Dual Water Fall
2 Rear Filter Pads (Using Phosphate Removal Pads)
2 Front Media Trays (1 Phosp/Removal & 1 Activated Carbon)
Two: 300 watt Via Titanium Heaters w/External Mounted Control
Lighting System:
6 Stage Lighting Set-up to simulate 24hr lighting cycle.
Odyssea 48" T5 HO 216 watt (4x54w) Light w/8 Moon LEDs.
System has 3 separate control switches (1-Moon/1-T5x2/1-T5x2)
Note: Split system, added additional cords for individual timming.
Bulbs:
UVL Super Actinic/Odyssea 12000K White on Ch 1 & UVL Super Actinic/UVL AquaSun 10000K on Ch 2 & Moon LEDs on Ch 3.
Added: Additional sets of LEDs: 8 LED Blue/White Bar & two 4 LED Blue Bars and attached to Main Light plugged into separate channels: Blue LED Bars on Ch 4 and the 8 LED Bar on Ch 5
Added: 3 Light Track System above Painting casting light from above giving both the Tank & Painting a natural color of light and connected this on Ch 6. There is no lighting situation that can't be created. Keep in mind that everything is controlled by the RK2 plus the addition of 2 Digital Timers for a clean flawless set-up.
Cord Manager:
Aqualight Cord Organizer (Remember to keep it clean)
Décor:
Added: Black Spray Painted Cardboard to Tank's bottom (Black-Out)
Added: Rocky Cliff Back Ground Paper to 3 sides (Natural Look & Feel)
Added: All Black Back Ground Paper to Rear & R-Side over main Scene (Prevents light penetration & looks better than reverse scene view)
Added: Lg Custom Painted Picture above Tank as an added Focal Point
Added: 60 to 70 lbs of mixed natural colors of Gravel Substrate
(Natural colors are best for showing off Cichlid's Coloration)
Added: Lighting Grid beneath gravel substrate for Rock Support
(Spray Painted Krylon Fusion Black)
AquaTerra:
Slim Line Messa RockWall (Only 1" Thick for small spaces)
Note: This Application doesn't rob fish of space and a "Wet Application" to an established tank is possible (Not wanting to empty Tank or use glue), and only removing Fish and 20% of water if you want to. With Inside Measurements (glass bottom up to glass trim), the wall will wedge in perfectly, or simply use your gravel for more support.) HOB Filter System will also help with stability.
Added: 180 lbs of Hand Picked Rock with unique sizes/shapes & colors
(My Rock Formula: Base Rock; Fill Rock; Cliff Rock; Flat Rock)
Note: I chemical soaked each rock (2-3 min) to remove silt, dirt, oxidization and to get down to the stone's pure color. Next, I power washed the rocks and set them in water for 7 days to leach out anything harmful. "Warning", consult a professional before using chemicals if you want to "Live and/or not damage Skin"!
Added: 2 Tunze Ceramic Rock to conceal Tunze Power Heads
(Hand Painted w/natural pigments and Matted Sealant)
Added: Molded Rocks using Woodland Rubber Molds & Model Resin Kit (Attached Hand Painted Resin Rocks to Wall for depth & detail)
Note: After painting rock w/ natural pigments and attaching rock to wall w/aquarium glue, I sprayed with a Matted Sealant and let dry. After everything was dry, I set the Wall face down in my Bath Tub to start the Leaching process using some of the heavy rocks to keep the Wall submerged (very buoyant).
Added: OSI Large Smooth Bark Stump (No Soaking/Leaching or Waiting)
(In my opinion, the only "Realistic artificial Wood" out there)
Added: Mini Silk Ivy to wrap around Plumbing for concealment
(Sold @ Hobby Lobby in 6' to 9' lengths dirt cheap!)
Added: Hand Crafted Grasses & Plants
Note: Silk Ivy & Grasses came from Hobby Lobby. I used plastic sewing machine bobbins and large deep dish coat buttons for plant bases w/aquarium glue. You get 10 times the amount of plants this way and silk plants are sold by the stalk, giving you more plants than you will ever need for a fraction of the LFS Retail Prices.
Added: A few Store Bought Plants (ran out of patience)
Live Stock:
(1 M Aulonocara Baenschi); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Orange Flametail); (1 M Aulonocara Ngara Mdoka Yellow); (1 M Aulonocara Red?); (1 M Aulonocara Red Spot Nyassae); (1 M Aulonocara Red Top Lwanda); (1 M Aulonocara Benga Sunshine); (1 F Cynotilapia Afra Jalo); (1 M Hap Ovatus Sulfur Head); (1 M Hap Ruby Green); (1 M Hap Venustus Giraffe); (1 M Lab Red Top Hongi); (1 M Lab Pearlmutt); (1 F Rusty); (1 M Melanochromis Auratus); (1 M Metriaclima Cobalt Blue Zebra); (1 F Otopharynx Lithobate Zebra); (1 M Steveni Taiwan Reef Tiger); (1 M Spilonotus Tanzania Insignus); (1 M Red Turq Jewel); (1 M Hap Electric Blue); (1 M Lab-C Yellow); (1 M Obliquiden Yellow Blaze Zebra); (1 M Red Tail Shark)
Food:
Omega One Cichlid Flakes; TetraColor Granules; New Life Spectrum; Frozen Foods: Spirulina Brine Shrimp/Cichlid Delight (Carnivores)/Bloodworms (Red Mosquito Larve)
Note: Purchased Frozen Food from LFS (the only frozen food stocked).
Water Cond:
Well Water High In PH & Very Hard (outside only)
Inside Tap System runs thru a Water Softener and is used during Cold Seasons.
Conditioners:
Kent Mrn Lqds: Cichlid Essential Trace/Cichlid Chemistry/Malawi Buffer
Crime Fighters:
Bio Wheels/Bio Balls/Ceramic Rings/Filter Floss/UV Sterilizer/Zeolite/Phosphate Fltr Pads/Phosphate Fltr Media/Activated Carbon/Circulation
Final Note:
Started in June/07 with a 55gal Tank & 10 fish. A Red Tail Shark & 4 F Cichlids (Afra Jalo/Taiwan Tiger/Rusty/ Oto Lithobate) and 5 M Cichlids (Yellow Lab/Yellow Blaze/Pearlmutt/Red Peacock/Jacob Frybergi Otter).
I lost 3 of them Sept/08 (Red/Jacob/Tiger) due a Canister Filtration Failer. This led me to this point and the mission was to have an all Male Controlled Over-Stocked Tank and this is why the extremes with this 75gal Tank. I will never go Salt Water because Cichlids Rule and are talked about by all visitors to this house! Let's keep Cichlid Mania Alive.
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| Christmas Fulu? Pundamilla? [message #10233] |
Thu, 02 October 2008 21:46 |
beachtan
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Registered: September 2008
Location: USA |
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Hi. Here is a pic of the dad fish to my babies I just bought. I was hoping for Kyoga Flamebacks, or Christmas Fulu's but when looking at the dad, concluded it was pundamilla nyererei. However, people are telling me it's not. Do you have any idea what this fish is? I purchased 12 fry and am not sure if breeding is a good idea...
What do you think? (and can you please tell me why as I am learning? Thanks!)[img]index.php/fa/1377/0/[/img
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| 75 sa tank [message #10164] |
Wed, 10 September 2008 09:18 |
pcrawford1044
Messages: 6
Registered: August 2008
Location: iowa |
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yes besides the angels i have keyhole cichlids and another dwarf from sa a curviceps cichlids then i have rummy nose tetras
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| Topic: New on AfricanCichlids.net - VIDEOS |
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| New on AfricanCichlids.net - VIDEOS [message #9868] |
Sun, 15 June 2008 23:21 |
LeeAnn
Messages: 364
Registered: April 2002
Location: TX - Mrs. Gas |
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We have been taking footage of our fish so that you can see them in motion... something distinctly lacking in regular photographs. Check them out on our Videos page, and keep checking back for new additions.
Lee Ann
http://www.africancichlids.net/
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| Topic: Slideshow of New Pics |
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| Slideshow of New Pics [message #9744] |
Wed, 21 May 2008 15:17 |
LeeAnn
Messages: 364
Registered: April 2002
Location: TX - Mrs. Gas |
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A new slideshow has been added to the front page of AfricanCichlids.net and will automatically update to include new photos as they are added, so check back often.
You can adjust the playback speed by mousing over the top of the slideshow, and can get more information on an animal by clicking on its photo.
I am hoping to revamp our gallery to weed out some of the older pictures and include the new ones very soon. Stay tuned.
Lee Ann
http://www.africancichlids.net/
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| New Pics [message #9599] |
Thu, 24 April 2008 00:16 |
honeybunny
Messages: 49
Registered: February 2008
Location: new york |
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These are the two new baby.
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| My New 65 Gallon [message #8862] |
Mon, 25 February 2008 00:08 |
HappyHooker493
Messages: 7
Registered: February 2008
Location: Texas |
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feel free to comment
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| Forum: Illness & Disease |
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| Topic: Help! Jaw dislocated |
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| Help! Jaw dislocated [message #10762] |
Tue, 17 August 2010 13:29 |
starblazer_87 
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Registered: August 2010 |
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I have a cichlid in my 55 gallon tank that has been in a fight recently and the result was a dislocated jaw. The fish is having a little bit of trouble eating but seems to be able to swim straight at the shrimp pellets and get one in his mouth. I am worried that he will get beaten up and/or eventually starve to death from the competition of the other fish in the tank. I have a 10 gallon hospital tank I can move him to if need be. Does anyone know how to relocate a cichlids jaw? or if there is anything else I can do?
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| Is it Ick? [message #10747] |
Tue, 13 April 2010 21:39 |
hnolette
Messages: 2
Registered: April 2010
Location: Maine |
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Hi There,
I'm new and hope to find some knowledgeable cichlid keepers. 
Like the previous "white fuzz" poster, 2 of my fish seem to have white fuzz or spots on their body near the gills and on the top fin. Ironically, it's the two fish I bought over the weekend - the two ice blues. I'm thinking they may have been afflicted with something when I bought them.
My tank specs are in my signature. I'll see if I can take a photo of what I'm talking about.
I've been using the Jungle Labs Parasite tablets and the Melafix for torn fins (my albino was attacked by the aggressive red jewel). I've got her in a floating breeder for protection.
Since treating the water, the fish are clamping their fins and hiding out in the tank caves. Is this due to the treatment? or could it be the parasite/bacteria/illness? I've followed all the directions for the medicine. I just hope they don't pass away. I'd hate to lose one.
Any thoughts?
Thanks so much!
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Mature 35 gallon tank
2 - 2" Ice Blue Zebras
2 - 2" Jewels
1 - 1.5" Albino Zebra
1 - 1" Clown Pleco
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| Topic: Is Ick a Parasite? |
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| Is Ick a Parasite? [message #10746] |
Tue, 13 April 2010 21:30 |
hnolette
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Registered: April 2010
Location: Maine |
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oops.. posted this twice. Please see other post
[Updated on: Tue, 13 April 2010 21:41]
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| Topic: help! large strange growth/protusion coming from ciclid |
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 help! large strange growth/protusion coming from ciclid [message #10582] |
Sat, 29 August 2009 16:00 |
212027601
Messages: 1
Registered: August 2009 |
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Help, this one ciclid has been developing this odd pinkish mass coming out of one side. It is several mm in length and width. the fisk acts totally fine as evidence by my inability to catch it and take to a local store. No new fish have been added in 2 months. Tank is well established and levels are good. I thought this might have been just a big bite from another fish but it appears to be growing, not healing. Is this a parasite, tumour, other??? Thanks in advance for your help. Pictures attached.
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| Topic: help!! new fish is floating vertically |
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| help!! new fish is floating vertically [message #10572] |
Wed, 12 August 2009 01:48 |
oscarlover
Messages: 1
Registered: August 2009 |
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My little brother went out and bought 4 african cichlids just yesterday morning. My dad helped him put the fish in the newly cycled tank (40 gal, filter, bubbler, heater set to 78 f).
They didn't act their usual (active cichlid) self and were very shy and slow. Just a couple of hours later one fish began to swim vertically. We're not sure why?
I'm new to fish and I just want to help my young brother out.
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| Topic: Yellow Lab Sick Need Help Please??? |
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| Yellow Lab Sick Need Help Please??? [message #10571] |
Tue, 11 August 2009 22:45 |
exwrestler
Messages: 1
Registered: August 2009 |
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I have a 75 gallon tank that has been setup for 5 years I noticed that one of my fish has a sunken in stomach. He is eating but seems it never fills out. One of my other fish died about 6 months ago from this I think what is it and how do I treat it?
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| Topic: male demosani, white lips, bumps |
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| male demosani, white lips, bumps [message #10560] |
Fri, 10 July 2009 20:18 |
macskee
Messages: 6
Registered: March 2009 |
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i have a male demosani who's lips have turned white recentley. from what i have read this is normal especially if he fights. he has had a few scrapes. i noticed two small bumps on the side of his lips. could this be a result of injury or parasite more likely? thanks in advance.
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| Topic: Sp. 44 redtail hardly moving, not eating, staying at bottom |
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| Sp. 44 redtail hardly moving, not eating, staying at bottom [message #10531] |
Mon, 04 May 2009 20:12 |
nater82
Messages: 7
Registered: April 2008 |
Junior Member |
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Fish has sunken in cheeks (if fish have cheeks)
stays at the bottom, hardly moves, rolls onto its side, kind of just floats around, and really isnt eating anything
really just sits on the substrate and doesnt move
is this sp. 44 on its death bed?
should i just terminate or what?
any help?
thanks,
nate
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| Topic: Bumps |
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| Bumps [message #10504] |
Wed, 01 April 2009 18:55 |
matt10486
Messages: 1
Registered: April 2009
Location: pa |
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i just noticed bumps on two of my fish, i dont think its ich because i have had ich before. Anyone have any ideas what it could be?
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| Topic: how come no one replies? |
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| how come no one replies? [message #10496] |
Sun, 22 March 2009 19:23 |
macskee
Messages: 6
Registered: March 2009 |
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just looking for a little help here, it would be greatly appreciated.
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| Topic: white fuzzy stuff |
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| white fuzzy stuff [message #10495] |
Sun, 22 March 2009 14:33 |
macskee
Messages: 6
Registered: March 2009 |
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what is this stuff growing all in my tank? i have been dealing with sick fish lately, adding meds and doing 25% water changes. this stuff seems to be spreading fast
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| Topic: fish and tank very sick |
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can you check them out and help me ID my fish? i did some research and think i may have the right species on some (most? 
can you tell me what kind cichlid
fish and tank very sick