It All Begins... Again

[kaivalagi]

Just set up the filter and heater...

OH MY GOD THE FILTER IS LOUD! I CAN BARELY HEAR MYSELF TYPE FROM THE NEXT ROOM!

Sometimes air can get trapped inside and add to the noise levels, give the canister a bit of a shake to disturb any air, that may help

Going well so far

 

[c-dub]

Just set up air stones will post pics tomorrow... tank is ready and loaded with mature media...

STOCKING TO COME NOW

 

[kaivalagi]

Just set up air stones will post pics tomorrow... tank is ready and loaded with mature media...

STOCKING TO COME NOW

So....what fish are you thinking about for the tank now you've had time to consider it a little?

Sevs and Geos maybe? Or how about a nice CA/SA cichlid mix?

 

[c-dub]

Yes the main thing will be trying to get a mix on compatible cichlids... I might go with 3 different breeds...

I'm going to chuck a couple of my platy's in later today to see how they cope!

I love the look of these guys!:

Apistogramma Cacatuoides Double Red

http/www.livefish.com.au/index.php?main_page=product_info&cPath=1_26&products_id=254

 

[c-dub]

I've sent a couple of my Platy's to the frontline to test the water for me!

 

[c-dub]

Just looked at a whole lot of fish and am going American Cichlids.

I think I will go with Firemouth's and/or Bolivian Butterflys and about 4 or 5 Balloon Blue Rams.

Sound alright or not?

 

[kaivalagi]

Just looked at a whole lot of fish and am going American Cichlids.

I think I will go with Firemouth's and/or Bolivian Butterflys and about 4 or 5 Balloon Blue Rams.

Sound alright or not?

I love those cockatoo's also, I am tempted to get some of them breeding in my current tank, once my fish move into thier bigger home. That or Kribs anyway....

Careful with Blue rams as they are a little fragile, bolivian rams are the hardiest of the bunch I think.

If you want a firemouth though, I would not add rams, or any dwarf cichlids for that matter, into the mix, they are too small and wont be able to stand up to a firemouth all that well.

Sevs get big (8-12") but are soft and not aggressive, acaras could go in there also as they are fairly placid...

With any cichlids tank it is best adding the least aggressive fish first (I have and haven't ), then add the harder varieties after, the bottom of the hierarchy will then be forced to adjust and the new, more aggressive fish will get what they want without needing to pick a fight and rip fins, lip lock etc...


ALso, take you time to decide whether you want variety or a breeding group...it's not good to try and do both at once. That's why I have all male cichlids in my main tank and am thinking of dwarf cichlid breeding in my 33g when free.

If I were you once you have a good idea on what you want, I'd post a new thread in the new world cichlids section, you'll get a good feel how things will go based on all the feedback you will probably get. Cichlid keepers normally jump at the chance to suggest fish stocking

 

[c-dub]

I think I might go get a Bristlenose Pleco/Catfish today though

edit:

Just bought 2 little baby bristlenoses! they're so little and cute!

pics up soon!

 

[c-dub]

Latest additions:

Plecos
a few Java Ferns
Fair bit of Java Moss
3 x Anubias

 

[Wills]

Hi tank is looking good! Really glad I re read the thread to realise you got the BNs thought it was commons good choice from you there

With the cichlid choices the Fire mouths and bolivian rams are okay but dont get the blue rams they need quite specific water needs like high temps and low Ph and unless you want to go specific with them I would just forget them and go with the bolivians, bolivians can work pretty well in groups so if you wanted a little group of some dwarfs you could go for 4 or 5 of them.

If you really want balloon fish of some kind I would go for balloon mollies or something, personally I dont like them as they are prone to health issues but each to their own.

Wills

 

[c-dub]

Yer I have 2 bristlenoses in there currently, going with South Americans so I will be going to have a look at some LFS today and see what cichlids are around. Most you have to order so I'm probably also going to add a couple of nice angels if I can find any locally and order a pack of bolivians. Also maybe a severum of some sort

 

[Logik01]

Tank is looking great.

 

[c-dub]

Thanks Logik01.

I am looking at purchasing a discus today!

 

[c-dub]

Here are my 2 new mates!

 

[c-dub]

I'm in a foul mood. Apparently my lighting unit had been sitting at the post office for a week and the posty didn't even put a slip in my mailbox or anything.

So I bring it home and all the globes in it are shattered to bits.

I HATE AUSTRALIA POST