ATF 180 revamp

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jakb55

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I have a 180 6x2x2 I have most likely a baby fatf and baby vatf I plan on keeping these guys for a long time I had a gatf for about 8 months then got these little dudes I want to make sure that all of there needs are fully satisfied so I want to know how much flow I should have in my 180 and what ph I should have it at and what parameters I should keep it at and anything else that will make these little dudes grow up nice colorful and most of all healthy I want to make a grow up thread for this also thank you -jake


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id have close to 9000gph in your 180 for best care of these guys. no decorations, black painted back and sides, or check out chicxulubs sticky on atf. itll tell u exactly what u need to know. also i wouldnt keep 2 atf ive found problems when 2 of the same type r together. the one will always have massive scratches. they r very hardy so itll heal but it just sucks to see your most expensive fish with a big bleeding gash in its side.
 
I look forward to pics, Jake.

Taylor's right, you'll need dither fish. If you don't have them, one of your tigers will end up killing the other. I've always liked having a trio of tinfoil barbs wiht my baby tigers.
 
that much of a size difference may intimidate your atf. i kept 3-4" barbs with my 3 gatf and their sizes were 6", 8" and 10". i have a feeling your dithers may not let your atf have any chance of getting food. yes i had about 4 barbs slaughtered and a few maimed but its a lot cheaper then another atf gettin killed.
 
ok well as long as they are eating and not getting pushed aside. you got the atf at a good size to train them easy. my biggest took about a month to take his first pellet. the only other thing i notice is that theres no powerheads in the tank. unless i just cant see them. these are extremely necessary with atf. dont cheap out on them either. i have 2 hydor 3200gph and 2 1400s for when my 150 is done. they rnt cheap but i notice a huge difference from the no name brand ones.
 
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