Recent content by mamcamhtm123

That sounds good. I really didnt want to change the substrate out so that might work. If I go this route, how often do you need to change the peat?

Thanks... The substrate is equal parts flourite, crushed coral and sand. Aside from the difficulties with plants, are you saying that I should not do cichlids in this tank? What about if I were to start them here and migrate them to a larger tank in 1yr or so? Also, if i secure the plants in...

I have a 40gal cube tank that I set up and is currently cycling. I'd like to populate it with fish that are suited for harder, higher ph water like the A. Cichlids. But I am not too familiar with them, so I was hoping for some suggestions. Also, to make matters more complicated, I want to plant...

I think I'd rather just go with African Cichlids and the hardier plant species than change out the gravel (i like cichlids anyway). I love the way it looks, hopefully that will be a good compromise. I was hoping for a flowing moss wall, etc...but hey. My girlfriend is really confused...she just...

Thanks... It's a pendant light, so I can raise it up quite a bit. I'll give that a try first. It was a 15lb bag of crushed coral. I really dont want to take that out now :( - I knew I should have just used all flourite. Will I be reduced to adding some offsetting peat to the filter area and...

Hey...i am relatively new to the hobby and got a great deal on a Solana 37gal cube tank. It came with a metal halide 14k, 150watt light. I wanted to create a moderately heavily planted tank, but I wasnt sure if 14k was the right temp. I'd rather not spend another 80 bucks for a 6500 temp light...