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State:
New York
Country:
United States
Description:
I first would like to thank the RMFT community for giving me ideas with starting this beautiful hobby. My tank decor was influenced by many of you here, so I always give credit where it's due.
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My Tank:,
72 Gal Bowfront ,
Eheim 2217 Canister Filter ,
Two Rio Powerheads (Rio 600 & 400),
200w Heater ,
Air pump w/ 3 stones ,
Marina brand Background,
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My water stays crystal clear and chemically balanced. My driftwood does lower the pH, so I have to pH Up on with water changes. I really don't like using chemicals more than I have to.
Advice:
Research!!!
My tank is relatively young, and I learned from my mistakes. Until my tank was properly cycled, I did unfortunately lose a couple platys and tetras. Now, I am correctly cycled, and everyone inside is happy.
Fish Kept:
3 Bolivian Rams,
3 Apistogramma Cacatuoides,
5 Asstd Platys,
5 Otocinclus,
4 Peppered Corys,
1 Cardinal Tetra,
2 Bamboo shrimp,
15 Ghost shrimp,
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Believe it or not, everyone gets along 110%. I thought I would lose a few ghost shrimp, but they have not been touched.,
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I'm at maximum capacity, so I do 25% water changes/vacuuming every 1.5 weeks.,
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Feed: Flake and NLS Cichlid Formula, and freeze-dried brine shrimp every few days.
Corals/Plants:
All plastic and silk. A combination of Sea Garden, Tetra Water Wonders, and Penn Plax plants.<br>
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I use Malaysian driftwood, which really accentuates the tank.
Tank Size:
72 gallons
Quote:
"Whose leg do I have to hump to get a dry martini around here?" — Brian Griffin from The Family Guy
About Yourself:
Brand new in the hobby, but have several friends who know the hobby, and have helped me out. Thanks for looking!
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