Its been a while, MFK. Need advice.

Steveo McNello

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So my schedule recently has been to the point of where i really am not that into my tank anymore, honestly. I downgraded to a 75 african cichlid tank for that reason, and now im feeling pretty bored with this one as well. I just cant sit and watch my tank anymore. Well that and my africans beat the crap out of each other so that sucks. I feel like i need some rejuvenation. Anybody experience this? Im sure some have. What can i do?


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Montelboom

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Maybe try something else that interest you alot. I know african tanks get boring so maybe a change in pace can rekindle your love of the hobby.

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Devzev

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In the meantime add some more hiding spots. And lower the temp a bit. It helps a little with the aggression.
Can always sell the cichlids and start over. What fish appeals to you?


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When I felt like that I got rid of the fish that bored me and started over. From loaches to monsters to Africans to SA/CA (which I'm stuck on now). Tinkering around with my sump has sparked me to try and constantly find a more efficient filter.
 

Allan01230

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What I did was go for peaceful fish like barbs. I have a barb tank that is very active with no one killing each other. Roseline sharks look great in a school as adults for starters.
 

bbortko

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The GCCA swap meet is next Sunday. If you want to sell your Africans you can place an add at gcca.net, if you haven't been to a swap it is big and very busy. A lot of people start looking at the classifieds a couple of weeks out so that they can meet up at the swap.
 

Steveo McNello

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Yeah I saw that. Honestly I only have about 10 fish that I'd have no problem just straight selling on craigslist. Plus I work that day anyway and can't switch. I appreciate it though.
 

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I got bored with some of the bigger tanks and the huge fish that go along with them. I ended up redoing my 180 and stocking it with Odessa barbs. I'm really digging the tank now.
 
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