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Jaguar007
27-07-2009, 07:37
Various Cichlids housed in a 1.5m x 0.6m x 0.5m. 100l sump filter, 1x Dophin Canister Filter, 2 x Bubblers, 1 x 300w Heater. Large Gravel, and few decorations (they just don't last with the big boys).

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My GT was very upset that he didn't get some photo time. Here he is.

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Henk Hugo
27-07-2009, 07:52
can i just point out that you have fish from 3 biotopes there that all need dif water PH etc....
Jaguar007
27-07-2009, 08:56
True. Hasn't been a problem yet though!!!
Henk Hugo
27-07-2009, 11:30
http://www.tropicalaquarium.co.za/showthread.php?t=1110

Go read that - if you keep fish without the correct PH they will die MUCH younger
Madam
27-07-2009, 12:32
Henk, you are telling our poor friend here that he needs more tanks!! :) You are quite a promoter of MTS!

Jaguar, nice-looking tank there, where'd you pick it up?
Jaguar007
27-07-2009, 12:43
Bought it two years ago from a friend who had lost interest. It was originally a marine setup. I desided to go the cichlid route. Cuban, GT and Plec have been in it since I got it.
Henk Hugo
27-07-2009, 13:44
MAdam what i am telling him is that he needs to do research befor he jsut chucks loads of fish into a tank
Carping
27-07-2009, 13:56
Thats good advise Henk, but sometimes you just fall in love with a fishie when you see it. Then when you get home you have to make a plan with the new family member. Been thru that many a times already.... Thats why I am now sitting at 7 tanks with 4 still coming.....LOL
SauRoN
27-07-2009, 15:04
Nice Saum.
Zoom
27-07-2009, 19:10
MAdam what i am telling him is that he needs to do research befor he jsut chucks loads of fish into a tank

You are right there Henk... BUT... I have seen a lot of people keep fish from different pH requirements very successfully. The key factor is to keep the pH REGULAR and stable and not erratic and changing.

BUT I will agree with you that the life-span of the fish will be shortened.
Jaguar007
01-08-2009, 07:29
I have decided to move the Malawi's into a brand new home. Purchased a beautiful 3FT for them. Some serious MTS on the way.
veegal
01-08-2009, 08:30
LoL - Welcome to the MTS addiction club Jaguar007 :D