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Mixed Cichlid 125gl

by ***Jamie *** from Hampton Roads / USA
In the hobby since 2007.

Description

  • Category: African
  • Tank size: 72x24x18 inches = 134 gallons
  • Tank size: 182x60x45 cm = 507 liters

    Various Peacocks.....about 15 total
    Taiwan Reef...about 10 total
    One Male Convict
    One Heckelii
    One Brown Spotted Pleco

Decoration

  • Gravel: Mixed: Crushed Coral/Dolomite/Black
  • Plants: Fake...

    Rocks(slate/rainbow, various others)/fake log/etc.....

Technics

  • Light: reg flourescent for now..want some T5 that sit up over tank vice glass lids....
  • Light-Duration: varies, 6-12 hours/day
  • Filtration: Have a Eheim 2215, a Emperor Boi-wheel 280 and a Fluval 405...getting an XP3 to replace the Eheim 2215.

    Have a small sponge filter in back right corner-help build some bio-load and it helps aerate the tank with oxygen.

User comments

Visitor Comments

Stephen Chapman » posted 2008/10/09 - 18:46
Great work.
Brian Bolen » posted 2008/10/10 - 03:21
Very nice, sturdy stand! You're going to have a lot of fun with that tank. Keep posting!
***Jamie *** » posted 2008/11/15 - 01:32  
I'm sure I have enough filtration, especially after I add the XP3, but how often should I clean out the Canister filters? I'm thinking about every two-four months or so....thanks.

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Latest comments:
Marc Ryan, 2008-12-04 07:06

Lol, probably does. But i'm certain he doesn't have the personality of a bi
Jerry Goebert, 2008-12-04 06:53

My hongi's teth loook feircer lol
karrie edwards, 2008-12-04 06:52

nice shot
~ Christie, 2008-12-04 06:49

Wow what shot! Nice fish too.
~ Christie, 2008-12-04 06:44

Thanks everyone
*Christian* :o), 2008-12-04 05:44

Stunner!