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Hi there, I'm new here to Cichlids...I just brought home, John.Stones Cichlids and the Texas Holy Rock he let me have...I'm so excited, everyone seems to be doing fine, though I have turned the lights off for now to allow for them to readjust...

I just have one question...Is my tank ok with all that rock? John said it was about 60 lbs...I have it placed equally across the back of the tank...The heavest piece I have positioned in the middle of the back, where there is a support in the tank, and a support on the fish stand...just curious...though I know it's probably too late to do a whole lot about it...

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"I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle

It seems fine to me

I can see a few Electric Yellows in there, What else do you have?

I have about 40 kilos of rock in my 4ft tank spread across the back from one end to another looks great as a background and also creates loads of hiding places which the fish love.

Gibson SG you know you want one!!

Yeah I agree, you are fine with the rock you have. I probably have at least 60lbs of rock in addition to the 75lbs of sand in my 75G tank and don't have any issues.

Thanks for the answers, was really worried last night that I'd suddenly hear a crash, and then start floating away...As it turns out neither happened.

If I remember correctly I have about 50 lbs of gravel and then about 60 lbs of rock...I'm really pleased with it.

As for stocking I have: (copied straight from John.Stones classified)
3 Acei (Pseudotropheus Acei)
4 Kenyii (Maylandia lombardoi)
3 Rusty Cichlids (Iodotropheus sprengerae)
3 Cobalt Blues (Metriaclima callainos)
5 Electric Yellows (Labidochromis caeruleus)

They seem to be getting alon pretty well. I love how they go in and out of the rock "caves"/holes. And at feeding time it's like setting a pizza down in front of a bunch of teenagers...wouldn't dare stick my hand in there .

One more question, I'll be ok to do any remodeling with them in there right? They aren't really as vicious as rumors have it that I'll only draw back a bloody nubb?

Anything else anyone wants to suggest, I'd be willing to listen to any suggestions...Heidi



"I've got a great ambition to die of exhaustion rather than boredom." Thomas Carlyle

Its fine to stick your hand in. I have only been nip three times before, once by a zebra danio, male peacock, and jewel cichlid. They are definitely "usually" more afriad of you than anything. Don't be afraid to move rocks and such when wc and gravel vacing.
Also they may seem really hungry, but remember to not overfeed them. Overfeeding them causing them to get lethargic and they will not show their best color, not to mention how it affect the water.
You ask for a suggestion, so here it is. With the holey rock I would add another type also just to give some contrast.
...................openwater

Last edited by openwater at 23-Dec-2004 18:58

i have nearly 180lbs of limestone in my mbuna tank n prolly 25lbs of sand my fish love it
i wanted holy rock but couldnt spend 300-500 bucks on rocks so whethered limestone it was all for free n it looks amazing

Heidi that tank is awesome. I am setting up a mbuna tank as I am soon moving to a v small apt. There will be no missing the tank as it will take up a goodly part of the living room so I want a spectacular tank. Hope mine turns out 1/2 as well as yours!

Great stuff.



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My mbuna do nip me . Sometimes I am a little scared to put my arm in, it doesn't hurt so much but they sneak up on you and surprise you!

The only way to get rid of a temptation is to yield to it. - Oscar Wilde

What size is your tank brybenn?

Hang on JustB, I didn't know that about Mbunas. Scared.

<wish-ga laminates arm up to shoulder>

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