Well after finally settling down in a house Im starting a 120 gal glass tank back up for cichlids. I used to keep a somewhat predator based tank with an odoe pike, Redtail cat, and oscars, those went away when I moved.
This time around its the wifes choice on what goes in and she has a decent list of cichlids she would like for a community attempt. Only say so I get was demanded a frontosa
Anyway got a few questions regarding substrate, the tank currently has you everyday black gravel in it. But if I remember correctly cichlids do better with some sand?
Also debating on new filters, I currently have four penquin 60 hanging on the back which are annoying for their sound and not exactly appealing to look at. Was leaning towards the Eheim 2217 classic cannister as a replacement for them along with keeping some powerheads in tank. Then I did some reading on the board and found a huge fan base for fx5. Granted its alot more of a filter than I need and more money. Will the 2217 do the job with a somewhat heavily populated 120? If not I have been told the fx5 doesnt come with filter media and you need to mix and match different components. What is your opinion on what to use in the fx5.
Will have to post her list of selections to see what can coexist with what so I dont spend money on fish for them to turn into the feed for others.
Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
This time around its the wifes choice on what goes in and she has a decent list of cichlids she would like for a community attempt. Only say so I get was demanded a frontosa
Anyway got a few questions regarding substrate, the tank currently has you everyday black gravel in it. But if I remember correctly cichlids do better with some sand?
Also debating on new filters, I currently have four penquin 60 hanging on the back which are annoying for their sound and not exactly appealing to look at. Was leaning towards the Eheim 2217 classic cannister as a replacement for them along with keeping some powerheads in tank. Then I did some reading on the board and found a huge fan base for fx5. Granted its alot more of a filter than I need and more money. Will the 2217 do the job with a somewhat heavily populated 120? If not I have been told the fx5 doesnt come with filter media and you need to mix and match different components. What is your opinion on what to use in the fx5.
Will have to post her list of selections to see what can coexist with what so I dont spend money on fish for them to turn into the feed for others.
Any suggestions is greatly appreciated.
