Sponge Filter for 100G Cichlid Tank

I'm going to use sponge filters in my 100G Malawi Tank. I'm going to have around 40-50 cichlids in the tank, my question is...

How many 125G rated sponges should I use?

I'm thinking 3-4 sponges.


Hydro Sponge 5


BTW thats just a link to the sponge... I'm going to buy them from kensfish.com

i would put five also.....

I would run at least 4 minimum with that many fish. I would also probably run a hob filter to help with mechanical filtration.

4 or 5 plus a hob would give you added
water movement with that many fish

Ok ok.. .now what is a Hob filter?.. I'm in the process of setting up a 15 for 1/2 dozen discus and about 10 angels plus some cards for distraction... I'd love to find an inexpensive filtration system... Bill

Oops.. Hang Off Back?

Yes a hang on/off back filter.

broke
That tank is going to be overstocked

i run 2 sponge filters in my 125 and dont have any perimeter problems

just noticed my 2 key wasn't working.. it's for 6 discus, 10 or so angels and the cards in a 125 G....

jessecichlidguy wrote:

broke
That tank is going to be overstocked

i run 2 sponge filters in my 125 and dont have any perimeter problems

How many cichlids to you keep in your 125G?

I was told I could keep about 20-25 cichlids in a 55G. How many should I keep in a 100G then?

Overstocking is good. Depends on what Cichlids you have though. YOu can't put 35 Frontosa in a 110G but you can put 35 Demasoni. Just depends on size and attitude.

i have 22 but mine are from 4-6 inches

KMX wrote:

Overstocking is good. Depends on what Cichlids you have though. YOu can't put 35 Frontosa in a 110G but you can put 35 Demasoni. Just depends on size and attitude.

Peacocks mainly. 4-6 inches.

Since it is a community tank, only fry deemed worthy by mother nature will be allowed to live!

I was thinking about using my 55G to breed lemon jakes.

Well if you are doing peacoks different species. Absoulty no need to put females in the tank. (hybrids could come about)

When you picture a 110G peacock tank I am sure you have a picture placed in your head of this big nice tank full of vibrant colors b/c of the peacock. Well actually some of the peacocks will lack in color and that will be b/c of the dominate peacock will not allow them to match him in color. Some will color up real nice but not all.

I would not put more then 15-20 Peacocks in, Over a few years time the males will be a very nice 6" and more aggresive. I would overstock with Mbuna and peacocks. For the Mbuna lots of low rock and nice sand to dig in.

Excellent advice Kory

here is a couple of vids of my buddys 240g all male peacock and hap tank...
soon this is how your tank will look with your all Males: