Newb Here with a 55g

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Drexx

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Feb 16, 2009
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Ok so in my situation, i'm not sure if this is good enough filtration cuz im a noob. But hows my setup? Any recommendations?
-2 sponge filters
-1 Canister c220 Filter
-1 Emperor 200 Filter

Stock
-6 1" clowns
-4 Yellow Cichlids

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that seems enough nice looking tank
 
Plenty of filtration for your bio load..
Nice clean look to your tank, maybe a little sparse on the rocks though.
Africans like thier rocks.
 
filtration you good but you should make more rocks and caves....I would add 3-4 Aceis cichlids to go with those Yellow Labs....
 
Plenty of filtration, now get some hiding places for your fish. If you've got the time I suggest checking out some of the DIY caves and such. I saw one where someone made a little house out of half a coconut. Some underwater epoxy and a few cool rocks will take you far. Oh and try to stick with one type of rock only, slate is always a good choice.
 
Pick up some lava rock at the quarry and your set. Nice setup like the fish and tank. May need some drift wood and caves for the Cichlids.
 
Ok thanks guys...What kinda a rocks can I put in my tank? Could I go to a nearby river and collect some?
 
Cichlids are mbuna "Rock Fish" they need caves "Holes" to hide in Go to walmart and get some 4" terracotta pots and bust some of them in half and put them all in your aquarium for the cichlids to get under.

if you get local rock you need to pressure wash everything first and possibly boil it!

Don't use bleach to clean them use vinegar (Rinse Well!) and make sure they have nothing left on them & are completely dried before you put them into your tank.
 
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