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Rated #761: 125 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Evan
Country: United States
Rank:
#761 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Ratings:
5.33
Number of votes:
118
About Yourself:
Kept community tanks for over 10 years before finally switching to a Malawi setup.
Fish Kept:
Blue Cobalts, Yellow Labs, Rustys, and more to come. Also keeping bristlenose pleco and synodontis catfish.
Corals/Plants:
Assorted Anubis. Jungle Vallis, and various Swords. Assorted volcanic rock with sand substrate and a large manzanita branch.
Tank Size:
125 gallons
Advice:
For those considering starting an African Cichlid tank: Do your research, lots and lots of it. Expect a few hiccups, as that is just part of the game. It's imperative that you get the male/female ratio correct with each species (for Mbuna it's 1 male for every 4 females). It can take time to get this ratio correct, as the best way to stock is by buying unsexed juveniles and letting them grow up together until you can spot males vs females. I actually convinced a fish keeping friend of mine to start a Malawi tank so that I could give any fish I needed to get rid of to him. Made it much easier.
Also, Mbuna love rocks to hide in, but if you are starting with juveniles it's best to keep the tank somewhat bare until you get your ratios correct, unless you don't mind removing everything whenever you need to remove a fish from the tank. They can be hard to catch lol. If you have aggression in the tank due to improper ratios, that leads to illness and death. Which brings me to the most important thing, medication. Order a large amount online (you can get it in powder form, in jugs) to keep on-hand in case illness pops up in the tank. I learned this the hard way. They did not have the medication anywhere near me in town, so I had to order it. I ended up having a full wipe in the tank and had to start over. Now I keep a jug of the stuff always.
Side-note: To anyone just starting out, check craigslist for tank setups. My 125 was purchased this way from a gentleman who was moving. It was fully set up with everything, stand, canopy, and all necessary equipment. Got it for $200! So,,, obviously a super deal compared to buying new.
Description:
125g planted Mbuna tank
Rated #762: 46 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Justin
Country: United States
Rank:
#762 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Submitted By:
Justin on
Ratings:
5.32
Number of votes:
114
About Yourself:
I'm a software developer that always had at lease one fish tank growing up and I'm finally starting to get back into it after several years.
Fish Kept:
Dwarf Gouramis (1 male, 2 female), Neon Tetras (7), Celestial Pearl Danios (5), Cory Catfish (2), Otocinclus Catfish (2), a Bushy Nose Pleco, and Amano shrimp (3)
Corals/Plants:
Still learning the names.
Tank Size:
46 gallons
Advice:
"Stability" works great to start your tank off.
Description:
Just getting back into fish tanks again, this is about 6 weeks into my first attempt at a freshwater planted tank.
Rated #763: 55 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Tash
Country: South Africa
Rank:
#763 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Tash on
Ratings:
5.32
Number of votes:
31
Fish Kept:
True Rummynose Tetra, Bronze Cory, Sterba\'s Cory, Peppered Cory Cat, Koi Angel, Rainbow Shark, Siamese Algae Eater, Otocinclus Catfish
Corals/Plants:
Different species
Tank Size:
55 gallons
Advice:
Do research and speak to experienced people before getting into the hobby. It is more expensive then you think. Do not cheap out on anything. Filtration is key.
Description:
Live artwork
Rated #764: 180 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: damion kahdan
Country: Trinidad Tobago
Rank:
#764 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Submitted By:
damion kahdan on
Ratings:
5.32
Number of votes:
109
About Yourself:
wasup
Fish Kept:
Plecostomus, Corydoras, Kuhli Loach, Tilapia, Cichlid
Corals/Plants:
Live plants dont know the names
Tank Size:
180 gallons
Advice:
Patience is a virtue .
Description:
front view
Rated #765: 40 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Craig
Country: United Kingdom
Rank:
#765 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Submitted By:
Craig on
Ratings:
5.32
Number of votes:
110
Quote:
Two fish in a tank. One turns to the other and says... "do you know how to drive this thing".
Fish Kept:
Pearl Gourami, Orange Sunshine Guppy
Corals/Plants:
To many to list. I have made the back and sides thick and maze like for new fry to survive.
Tank Size:
40 gallons
Advice:
Perseverance and regular maintananance is key.
Description:
Juwel Rio 180
Rated #766: 60 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Tony
Country: United States
Rank:
#766 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Tony on
Ratings:
5.32
Number of votes:
123
Fish Kept:
Malawi Cichlids
Corals/Plants:
Anubias, Java Ferns, Amazon Swords
Tank Size:
60 gallons
Advice:
DO NOT OVER FEED!!!!
Description:
More of cichlid tank
Rated #767: 50 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: warbler
Country: United States
Rank:
#767 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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warbler on
Ratings:
5.32
Number of votes:
123
Fish Kept:
Rainbow praecox. Gourami. Siamensis; Clown plecostemus. Amano shrimp. Ottocinclus. Etc.
Corals/Plants:
Many types of freshwater plants.
Tank Size:
50 gallons
Advice:
Visit natural freshwater systems for inspiration.
Description:
You can't see it that well....but I have a planted canopy on the right side of my tank which is the effort of careful pruning and gives the tank a rain forest look...
You can see my rainbow praecox, gourami, and siamensis swimming.
Rated #768: 45 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Will
Country: United States
Rank:
#768 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Submitted By:
Will on
Ratings:
5.32
Number of votes:
120
Fish Kept:
Cardinal Tetras
Corals/Plants:
assortment of plants from the LFS
Tank Size:
45 gallons
Advice:
Don't cut corners and buy the cheap stuff, you'll end up not liking it after a while and will want the better option.
Description:
45 gallon all-natural planted tank with cardinal tetras.
Rated #770: 66 Gallons Planted Tank
Username: Gds1
Country: Bermuda
Rank:
#770 out of 2345 Planted Tanks submitted all-time
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Submitted By:
Gds1 on
Ratings:
5.31
Number of votes:
35
Tank Size:
66 gallons
Advice:
Take your time
Description:
Love the hobby