Cichla Q & A

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ArttyFish said:
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Om my grow out 240 gallon 8 foot tank, I run a single FX5 but I built a custom spraybar that spans the entire length of the tank with drilled holes every 8 inches so the return water is evenly circulating in the entire 8 feet of tank. Plus the spray bar is just slightly about the water line so it jets fresh oxygen directly into the water so I don't have to run an extra powerhead or air pump. I am a Genius!!!
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Nerd.
 
I have no clue what type of filters you all are talking about. I need to see those one day so I can understand what yall are talking about. I'm a visual learner :)

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I've got a question.

How long do cichla live?
How old is your oldest?
Who has the oldest?
Anyone who's got a little bit of cream in there tank that's over 10 years old deserves a medal IMO - any takers?
 
sevank21 said:
I have no clue what type of filters you all are talking about. I need to see those one day so I can understand what yall are talking about. I'm a visual learner :)

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Okay Hawaiian. I draw for you.
Based on the above discussion, I picture this.

Arrty has a boat load of ceramic in the overflow box and sump. He uses the Ultima as mechanical filtration.
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kendragon has a glass filter for mechanical and biological. Keep in mind Arrty has a way bigger tank and fish so apples and oranges.
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Ahhh ok thanks.

Q: are u guys using overflow from the tank (siphon style) or is it drilled?

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sevank21 said:
Ahhh ok thanks.

Q: are u guys using overflow from the tank (siphon style) or is it drilled?

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My set set up is internal overflows they handle 6000 gph then my glass filter is on a closed loop i actually drilled my tank the drain is set 5 inches from the bottom the return is on the opposite side of the tank Again set 5 inches from the Bottom 1 1.5 inch providing another 3000 gph for a total of 9000 gallons per hour all fully filtered mechanically and providing Bio..........There are AMillion ways to do it Guys it's just what ya want!!!!
 
kendragon said:
Okay Hawaiian. I draw for you.
Based on the above discussion, I picture this.

Arrty has a boat load of ceramic in the overflow box and sump. He uses the Ultima as mechanical filtration.
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kendragon has a glass filter for mechanical and biological. Keep in mind Arrty has a way bigger tank and fish so apples and oranges.
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Geez Kendragon thanks for drawing my acrylic tank to look like a real hot tub with wooden panels!!! LOL Classic!:ROFL:
 
Thanks for the reply Hugh and Artty! I need a glass filter in a major way...as well as a few new tanks.

Artty your fish speak for themselves.

Ken add azuls to your list of fish that need really high water quality. I have issues w/ them and HITH even though im doin wc's of 50_70% 3x a week. I also think diet and stress levels(tankmates), have a factor in the cause for hith.
 
So these are just basically sumps. And instread of bio balls or scrubbies, u guys use crushed glass?

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