New cichild tank

[tigerclimber05]

I am about to move my africans into a larger tank and I want to change the set up and decoration. Any suggestions? I have 4 africans and a pleco, so I know they need hiding spots and such. Thanks!

[evilxyardxgnome]

try a lot of rocks. =)

[benzjamin13]

Sand Subtrate, Ceramic pots, Some Pebbles, and Rocks

[FormulatedFire]

maybe do like a massive pyramid with clay pots

[FunkSkunk]

something like this looks pretty good --->
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v134/Drakeskakes/P1010195.jpg

this one is pretty cool too, dig the skull and carnage look, just needs some decoration or plants up in the mid/top of the tank looks a little bare.
http://www.aquamojo.com/managuense/Managuense%20tank.jpg

[Scotty]

Do you honestly think the lake looks like the bottom shot? :screwy: :cry: :shocked:
Place coral grit then look to putting two lots of rocks together. One on either side of the tank, depending on how big it is. If a really large tank, 1,5 - 2 metres, then you could look at a third clump in the middle. I changed my tanks from a single row across the tank to this arrangement and the fish seem to enjoy it a whole lot more. They will swim from the one lot to the other.
In the spaces between you can then plant some Vallisneria which they will dig up on a regular occassion. I would also look at some coral pieces after haveing placed the rocks.
The top pic looks great and some good looking fish too.
If my digital was working I would post a shot of the way my tanks are right now. Put in a couple of Synodontis multiplunctatus as they are always really busy darting around the tank. Adds something different to a tank. Please post a pic once you have this tank set up.
:naughty: :cheers:

[Zorro]

that is a very nice tank how big is it

[FunkSkunk]

Did i say it looked like lake Tang. or Mal.???? :screwy:

Did Tiger ask for a tank looks like the lake???? :grinno:

ok, well then don't be an aquascape nazi :thumbsdow
BTW I'm glad your tanks are such perfect replicas of the lakes, you should get an award for that. :woot: :ROFL:

[Ash]

I just did mine in sand alot of rocks for hiding and some plants dont have any pic's though. eventually doing a wet desert theme... sounds cool lol. Also sand or gravel and a bunch of rocks, I was warned by alot of mfkr's that crushed coral is hard to maintain so that one is up to you.

[Mourinho18]

yeah, stay away from crushed coral if you can. Gets dirty quicker and doesn't look as nice in my opinion, but it does do a decent job of buffering your ph. :D

[FunkSkunk]

OUTSTANDING tank! :drool: http://www.cichlids.com/uploads/tx_usercichlids/01_IMAG0284.JPG

[JnASabo]

Those are some pretty nice looking tanks.

[Scotty]

:WHOA: :drool: WOW! This is an absolutely amazing tank of Tanganikans. How big is the tank? Congratulations on this setup. Absolutely great. Gob smacked by it! WOW! :woot: :clap :clap :clap :headbang2 :headbang2 :WHOA: :WHOA: :thumbsup: :thumbsup: :mwave: :mwave: :mwave:

[FunkSkunk]

So is there any progress with the new tank???

[blacktip]

OUTSTANDING tank! :drool: http://www.cichlids.com/uploads/tx_usercichlids/01_IMAG0284.JPG

I have just one problem with this tank. It is beautfically aquascaped and has a great mix of tanganyikan cichlids. But then there is that one pinkish labeotropheus from malawi in there that just looks completely out of place. I don't have any problem with mixing fish from different locales, but in this case, teh tank is so predominantly tanganyikan that the one malawian bugs me.

[toxicfish]

check out this one :)

[avaneaton2000]

:)

[Ash]

check out this one :)
I want that tank!!!!!!

[Scotty]

This round job looks absolutely great. Are there any other pic's so we can get a better idea of how it looks?
:mwave: :naughty: :woot: :clap :headbang2 :thumbsup: :thumbsup:

[patriotsfan]

just put a lot of rock work in the tank and it should be fine.

[RAYKEYPR]

well, your tanks are very clean, i will give you that.
sweet geo!!!!!!
i do a cichlid gravel, or sand (black brings out color alot) add you own personal touches.
i do h20 changes once a week on my cichlid tank, because of population mainly. and when i do, i change stuff around, which is an exellent idea when you bring home new fish, this way they can establish new territory.

good luck

[mav]

I wnat to build more height in my 125 with african and south american mixed. My rock structures always tend to fall over..anysuggestions. I will try to get som picks up this weekend.

[Ash]

sand with river rocks in the mix then alot of rocks in a massive build up thenn add in some clay pots =)

[Scotty]

I wnat to build more height in my 125 with african and south american mixed. My rock structures always tend to fall over..anysuggestions. I will try to get som picks up this weekend.
I would suggest you place the larger rocks at the bottom and try to bury them down to the glass. This will stop them from moving if the fish clean a hole. This will allow you to then build up your stack to the height you want. I would suggest you only use fairly largish rocks something like in the tank on page1. :naughty: :woot: :clap :headbang2 :thumbsup:

[grenade3]

stick with crushed coral, if you get some good stuff from carib-sea substrates it will not be an issue keeping it clean. use a gravel vacum every 7 days with a water change. it does such a great job of the pH buffering.

[grenade3]

OUTSTANDING tank! :drool: http://www.cichlids.com/uploads/tx_usercichlids/01_IMAG0284.JPG

this tank has some amazing tropheus in it. yes i would agree that the malawi is anoying in there. the cleanliness sand is something to be desired however....

[grenade3]

also i notice the tank above has styrofoam under it, if this a good idea, i have heard mixed things. what does everyone else do? i might add my stand is just one i got from work with 4 2x4's and a hole in the middle, what shoudl i do here, i figure next time i change the water in my 60 i should be able to muster the strength to squeez something in there.

[fischfan13]

Tropheus and Malawiian's can co-exist.
They both do excellent on an all-vegetable diet. I give my Africans HBH 8 Veggie Flakes and NLS Cichlid Formula...and have NEVER had a dietary problem.
BTW, the Tropheus tank pictured is GREAT!

As for mixing Africans and South Americans...I'm against it.
AC's benefit from much different water conditions than SA's.

[grenade3]

sand with river rocks in the mix then alot of rocks in a massive build up thenn add in some clay pots =)


this or you can use a product by marineland called holdfast, i am sure you have heard of it. it is for bonding liverock but works well if you are using lava rock or cement rock. its worth a try, done right it can look awesome and be super sturdy.

[Ash]

this or you can use a product by marineland called holdfast, i am sure you have heard of it. it is for bonding liverock but works well if you are using lava rock or cement rock. its worth a try, done right it can look awesome and be super sturdy.
My friend used a type of aquarium safe clear glue and used pvc pipes to make a cave then glued the gravel over the outside of the pipe so it would look more natural and he also glued plants onto it's pretty cool.

[suzy29thompson]

Love the top photo!