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	new tank setup can use some ideas
chizunk Enthusiast Posts: 160 Kudos: 164 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	i have a 55 gallon tank with 7 3-4 inch african cichlids i have had the tank setup for almost two years and i think its time for a change but i am going to need some ideas i wanted to get crushed coral for the gravel and then i need some ideas for ornaments if you have any ideas please let me know as soon as possible i want to get started soon
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Azrael_Darkness Fish Addict Posts: 547 Kudos: 420 Votes: 8 Registered: 26-Oct-2004	just so you know crushed coral will raise your ph, if you have a ph of 7.0 already i wouldnt mess with it.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
chizunk Enthusiast Posts: 160 Kudos: 164 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	i am perfectly clear with the fact that crushed coral raises ph thats one of the biggest reasons im getting it its purposly used mostly for african cichlids
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
Trillian Hobbyist Posts: 68 Kudos: 166 Votes: 42 Registered: 14-Dec-2003	[font color="#800080"]Do you want a natural looking tank or what I suppose I'm a bit confused with the question :%). I'd say get a lot of texas holey rock, or maybe a darker rock like slate to contrast with the sand.[/font]
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
PJ Big Fish Posts: 492 Kudos: 427 Votes: 326 Registered: 19-Aug-2004	The tank will look heaps better with crushed coral as a substrate than just gravel. I'll put heaps of lava rock or limestone in and make it full of caves. I'll add a few different coloured rocks to make it look more appealing. Then if you don't already have a background i'll add a background to the tank or paint the back glass black. Painting the glass or adding a background will make it look so much better IMO.
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58
chizunk Enthusiast Posts: 160 Kudos: 164 Votes: 0 Registered: 21-Jun-2004	thanks pj thats the kind of answer i was looking for and i seem to like it any ideas on a good catalog or site i can order from
Posted 26-Jan-2006 11:58


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