Rank Info
This picture looks better than 85.96% of pictures in this category
The Average Score for this picture is: 6.08
This picture has been rated : 171 times.
The Average Score for this category is: 5.11
More Info
State:
Texas
Country:
United States
Description:
New cichlid tank finished 2/15/16.
Lighting - 48'' coralife quad HO T5 with 2 6,700k and 2 10,000k lights and 48'' Marineland Optibright LED
Filtration - API "large" canister filter (350 GPH), Aqueon 75 (300 GPH), Marineland Penguin 350 w/Bio-wheel (350 GPH).
Substrate - 120lbs Live sand
Heater - 1 100w glass heater and 1 200w glass heater
Other - 1 large powerhead for water circulation and 3 high output air pumps with air stones for H2O oxygenation.
Advice:
Do your research but ultimately everyone will have a unique experience. I have mainly relied on trial and error. Yes, I have had failures and wasted resources/time but each failure is an opportunity for growth.
Fish Kept:
Jack Dempsey, Jewel Cichlid, Firemouth Cichlid, Common Pleco , Red Zebra Cichlid, Blue Acara
Corals/Plants:
varius anubias and swords
Tank Size:
120 gallons
MOST RECENT ARTICLES
Nuisance algae is an inevitable challenge in any freshwater aquarium, but few things drain the joy of fishkeeping like an unexpected outbreak.
Every aquarium hobbyist, whether a complete beginner establishing a first desktop display or an experienced aquascaper managing a heavily planted setup, eventually comes face-to-face with an unsightly algae bloom.
Every aquarium keeper eventually battles the dreaded nitrate buildup, relying on endless water changes, gravel vacuuming, and heavy filter maintenance to keep water parameters safe for their fish.
COMMENTS