Newbie to MFK and Aquariums

[golfnheaven]

Hello all,
I am new to this site and also to aquariums. I had a few a long time ago and they didnt do too well. Much due to lack of info. I am currently gathering knowledge about African Cichlids. Actually, am forced to accelerate my info gathering, a pet store that had 2 really nice AC tanks was getting out of the business. I had been checking up on them randomly and decided to take the plunge. I now have a 110 gallon tank with 60 or so ACs. Really love them and look forward to getting better aquainted with them. Also looking forward to meeting others with similar passions.

 

[ricomambo]

Welcome to MFK! Congratulations on the new tank... Just like you, I also love AC's... how big are the 60 ACs you got? a 110 gallon tank would be too small once they start growing... you want to make sure you have a very good filtration system to keep the nitrate down... and you'll need to do frequent water changes unless you reduce your fish count... provide a good staple pellet food and give some variety once in a while like crickets, worms, etc. i feed mine NLS mostly... good luck!

 

[golfnheaven]

Thanks for the welcome and advice Ricomambo. Am really new to all this. I am planning on water changes every two weeks. Will that be enough or should I go weekly? I have a canister filter on right now. Am looking at an Eheim canister setup. I cant recall the model now. NLS? what's that? Like I said, a real newbie.

 

[Lupin]

to MFK!

 

[USMCtanker]

 

[Red Devil]

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welcome to mfk.. congradulations on the new tank... we have all the help you will ever need right here on mfk.. just ask.. and help is granted..enjoy .

 

[ricomambo]

Thanks for the welcome and advice Ricomambo. Am really new to all this. I am planning on water changes every two weeks. Will that be enough or should I go weekly? I have a canister filter on right now. Am looking at an Eheim canister setup. I cant recall the model now. NLS? what's that? Like I said, a real newbie.

Sorry for my late reply... been busy lately with work. 2 weeks of water change might not be enough, I suggest at least once a week.

You might want to supplement the Eheim filter with another one, not only because you have many fish but also to serve as a back up filter just in case something goes wrong to one of your two filters... In my 110, I have an Eheim canister as well as a Sump...

NLS = New Life Spectrum... you can read up on it by doing a search on MFK... good luck!