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How aggressive is Uaru Ampiacanthoides? Can it be in the same tank with tetras, and dwarf ciclids such as bolivians?
They look pretty cool,
http://www.twofishguyz.com/comersus/store/comersus_viewItem.asp?idProduct=85
Hey guys,
I just set up my 29 gallon tank. I used 35 lbs of sand, which gave on average a 2 inch thick level of substrate. Is this to thick? Should I take some out so it is around an inch? I don't want toxic air pockets.
Also, I have about 7 ciclid caves like these...
I currently run an air stone in my 20 gallon community tank. Even though I have live plants, I think the extra oxygen can't hurt
I will be starting a 29 gallon apisto tank soon, and will be using sand instead of gravel. My question is would a power head be better for this tank then an air...
Yeah sand sounds like the best. Won’t have that many plants so that Aqausoil might be more hassle then its worth. I have only used gravel before. Sand doesn't seem to take that much maintenance. I am not going to ever get a really large aquarium so I believe apistos will probably be my...
Mike I know I am killing you with questions, but for a beginner should I stick to my normal tank gravel, or go to something like this Aqau Soil.
http://www.adgshop.com/Aqua_Soil_Amazonia_II_p/104-020.htm
Sounds cool, but is that a more complex substrate, that requires extra maintenance. I...
I am putting together a 29 Gallon Apisto tank. A very “wise†member on this site recommend some species, but now I am trying to figure out how many to get. The tank will be planted, and have numerous ceramic cichlid caves, and driftwood. So there will be plenty of hiding spots.
So how...
Thanks so much mike. One more question if you don't mind. What is the best substrate for a DC tank for a beginner. Should I just use my reg. tank gravel. Try sand? that seachem flourite? I want to use live plants also.
I have live plants now in my community tank, egeria densa. I put...
Sorry Mike, let me explain.
My GH test kit only measures up to 214 ppm. That is 12 drops into the kit. It took about 14-15 drops for color change. So I reckon that puts the ppm between 214 ppm and 300 ppm.
All your info still stand.
So I was wrong. I bought new testing kits.
While my KH is less then 70 ppm, my GH is off the chart. My ph is 6.8.
Is this a diaster waiting to happen if apistos are added. I do have peat nuggets, and haven't used them yet.
Advice guys.
Thanks so much mike, I will take your list to the local fish store, or use it to buy from two fish guys.
I'll test the hardness, and ph again and post it for you.
I was looking at all these buffers, and extracts but that seems like to much work, money, and instabiltiy.
I think I will...
Thx mike,
Can you recommend any chiclids for my 29 gallon. Tap water is 6.5 ph, and slightly hard. I think I would have happier fish if I get some that match my water. Hopefully there is a dwarf cichlid species out there for me.
Sorry cant edit the title meant PEAT!
I want to do a dwarf cichlids setup in a 29 gallon tank. I don't have RO unit though and my tap water is usually around 6.5 ph, and slightly hard. Would adding Blackwater Extract for example:
http://www.aquariumguys.com/blackwater1.html
or...
Hi, I am not to the forum, and new to dwarf chiclid ownership. I currently have a 20 gallon community tank, but am adding a 29 gallon dwarf chiclid tank. I do frequent water changes, but I only test total ammonia, and ph level in my tank. I have a couple live plants to contral nitrate, but...