bulldogod Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Here(hopefully is pic of my new tank, after looking at other cichlid tanks I can see that I need heaps more rocks in my tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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evil_elmo Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 i think you trying to post this Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 well what you have is a good start is that a fluval 3 internal filter in the tank? how big is your tank and what cichlids are you wnating to keep... malawi's I presume Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
davidb Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 I wouldn't have driftwood in there if it is a african cichlid tank as this will lower your pH which you are trying to raise, it will also make the water softer Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Tank looks great White gravel with african cichlids is an awesome combo. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpidersWeb Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Sorry I edited my post before you replied lol I did a google to make sure I knew what I was saying, turned out I was wrong so I deleted that part of the post :oops: :oops: Driftwood does also soften water, but only until its staurated and can't absorb anymore. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Yeah I had a big piece wreak havoc on an african tank once, but if you stick it in a tank with suitable substrate or rocks to buffer the tank the ph should stay high or at least stable... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Very nice looking. I have wood in a couple of tanks, no worries. I mainly have them as I have Aceis, they hang around wood in the wild. If you have plenty of buffer in the way of substract etc then no dramas. The driftwood looks good in the tank too. The only thing I will add, is that I would recommend lifting up one of the internals, so that the water surface is being agitated. Or connect some air tubing to the internals. & a maybe; If you find your new fish struggle to settle in, as in remain skittish for a length of time. You may need to get some plastic background for the sides of the tank. What size is the tank & what type of Cichlids are you going for? Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted January 5, 2007 Report Share Posted January 5, 2007 Love that substrate! Major fan here! :lol: We have a beautiful piece of bogwood in our Malawi, however, we have substrate and rock work as buffer.... That looks great, and yeap backing would be great for the tank, and second what Frenchy said, fish would possibly feel more secure and at ease Keep us updated on tank! Mekhaela Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bulldogod Posted January 6, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 for the feedback. I have fluval 3 filter and a aqua 1. The fluval is from old tank and I was just going to have one filter, Is one enough for this size tank, its 4ft by 2ft by 2ft. I asked guy at pet shop about agitating top of water and he said only had to be agitated slightly(Pupuke fish shop), but Ill raise it anyway. Yes, it is argonite, think I could of done with a bit more but will do for now. Tank has got a blue background on it. Should I put some on sides as well, maybe change the back one to black. Just yet another question while Im here, one of the lights is constantly flickering, does that mean its gone, time to buy new one??? This fishkeeping is sooooo addictive, im looking at buying more tanks now as every time I go to pet shop I see more, more , more. Oh, I have 3 convicts, 3 electric yellows, 2 lionheads(think thats what they are called) 1 bumble bee(Think thats what they are called)lol, and a baby catfish, hence the driftwood but not sure if I should take that out now. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evilknieval69 Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 The guy at pupuke would of told you to only agitate it a little bit as he is used to plants and planted tanks, where you don't want to loose co2. In your tank, you can do it as much as you want, your fish will love you for it!! Well done, very clean looking setup! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
herefishiefishie Posted January 6, 2007 Report Share Posted January 6, 2007 *You will need both filters for a tank that size. I have an interanl & canister on my 4x2x2. *The driftwood will be fine. *The side backgrounds, are just if the fish don't settle down. *agitated slightly(Pupuke fish shop), but Ill raise it anyway. Umm, the lakes of Africa have a very high oxygen content in the water, So I would ignore that little piece of advice. All my internals in the tanks are set high up. *The light flickering could be a lose connection. Check the light first. If connections are fine, then yes bulb could be going. Good luck with the new tank. Keep an eye on the convicts if they pair up. Tank is big enough for there to be hopefully no dramas. Just a note. Frenchy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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