my first cichlid tank

Subject: my first cichlid tank 5/25/2011, 5:29 pm

Here is a pic of my 30 gallon. I currently have Pundamilia Nyererei Ruti Island and Eureka Red Peacocks. I have added some pieces of holey rock since I took the picture. I have another 30 gallon in my garage that I'm thinking about setting up as well. I definitely would like to get a bigger tank at some point. Also wanted to say thanks to Kory (KMX) for all the fish he has sold me and answering all my questions.
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Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/25/2011, 5:35 pm

Nice set up!2 tanks-2 colonies-sounds about right,and you'll end up with about 20! lol!

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/25/2011, 8:16 pm

Nice tank...clean....just needs more rocks, caves for fish to spawn in and hide.

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/25/2011, 8:42 pm

I plan on throwing some more holey rock in there. There just isn't a lot of extra space in there

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not trying to be an Bart

or anyhting, but why do you have fake coral in a freshwater tank?

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/25/2011, 9:27 pm

When I was first trying to convince my wife to start a cichlid tank she really liked the colors and thought it would look cool with the colorful fish. There isn't anything wrong with having it in there right?

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lol no.

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 8:24 am

actually the coral will help keep the ph up for the cichlids. That's a good thing.

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 8:31 am

Jstump wrote:: When I was first trying to convince my wife to start a cichlid tank she really liked the colors and thought it would look cool with the colorful fish. There isn't anything wrong with having it in there right?

Nothing wrong with that at all. And if the boss (wife) says so then you got to do what you got to do to have another tank set up! lol!

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 9:59 am

Nice looking tank! yes

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 11:15 am

BobV wrote:: actually the coral will help keep the ph up for the cichlids. That's a good thing.

If it were real that would be true but this looks like fake stuff. Plastic. Correct me if I'm wrong.

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 11:42 am

It is just a plastic one

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 11:58 am

KMX wrote:

Jstump wrote:: When I was first trying to convince my wife to start a cichlid tank she really liked the colors and thought it would look cool with the colorful fish. There isn't anything wrong with having it in there right?

Nothing wrong with that at all. And if the boss (wife) says so then you got to do what you got to do to have another tank set up! lol!

Fortunately my wife is on board now with having more than one tank after seeing this one set up. She actually enjoys it now. I'm still trying to decide if I should set up my other 30 gallon or sell it and get a bigger tank. Decisions decisions...

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 11:59 am

cool, very nice!

Subject: Re: my first cichlid tank 5/26/2011, 12:22 pm

lol it it were real coral it would keep the ammonia up cause it would all be dead.
jstump, you will be into Reef tanks in no time.
here's an old old pic of one of my freshwater tanks and you can see by the background I chose that I would end up a reefer sooner rather then later:)
yep! there is a reefer hiding in your wife just waiting to get out. you'll see...
keep up the good work;)
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