I decided to take a few pics after I took out a few fish and added some more drift wood & java moss. Also, I put some lighter colored gravel mixed in with the black sand. I really like the more planted look, but I'm not sold on the lighter gravel...
A few group pics, after I changed the setup
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It looks good. I think by adding some natural colored sand you can adjust the texture and contrast of the substrate a bit. The fish are all superb, especially the festae.
I think the set up looks good, the gravel will start to settle down into the black sand and be less noticeable after a while from digging ect I think mixed texctures & sizes look nice.
xinchavoc;5087743; said:
Yeah, I hear ya. The lighter colored gravel will move down some though...
flowerpower;5087802; said:
Thanks and I might take some of the substrate out later... I would like to use a brown sand some time... we'll see.
jason longboard;5087808; said:
Pretty good.
The Flizzle;5088465; said:
For the most part. I will be getting rid of the female Escondido as she is always starting crap. Also, the Dovii will not be in this tank long term... I will need to buy a bigger tank for him or sell him?? Over all they are really good considering the cichlids in there!!!
Aquanero;5088484; said:
Thank you and I thought the same thing about the gravel moving down some.
fobrinkle;5089188; said:
Thank you. The Festae is about 9.5" and he is the dominant fish in the tank. The tank is 265g, however I will not keep all of these fish in there. Some will be going to other tanks / sold over the next few months. Again, thanks.
