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Starting Over 55 Gallon

This is my 55 Gallon I had to start fresh. The tank is empty right now waiting for water to get right before I add fish. I will be adding African Cichlids when the time is right. I changed the background from blue to black I think it looks much better. I will add pics when I get my new fish. Any suggestions on which fish would like this tank?

posted by: Denise Cruz	(report) Apr 25th, 2006
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Visitor Comments

(anonymous)	» posted 2006/04/25 12:20 pm
Denise: your water won`t get ``right`` if you dont put fish(you should start to cycle your tank before you introduce your cichlids by putting some starter fish such as a bunch of danios or red eyed tetras and keep them for at least a month, after check for ammonia and nitrites and if its ok,then you can put your cichlids or start rightaway with just a few cichlids but that way can lead to troubles....better with cheap, hardy fish like the ones i mention earlier...

(anonymous)	» posted 2006/04/25 10:11 pm
you don't have to put fish in your tank to get it cycled. There are a few different ways as long as you have done your homework you should be fine.