Africans in a 20/25 Gallon

[FishNiX]

i also found this...not sure if it was in those links above:
http/www.cichlidrecipe.com/cichlidrecipe/cover.htm

 

[thecichlidaddict]

I don't recommend that site, they make recommendations without taking into account many variables. It is fine as a starting point, but don't, by any means, end there.

 

[FishNiX]

cool-- thanks for letting me know.

i setup the tank last night, and it is still quite cloudy, but i think that is partially due to the fact that the filter i bought was missing some pieces

i will take it back and get a new one tonight and it should clear up pretty quickly...

cheers!

 

[FishNiX]

hey --
so i got the filter replaced and the tank seems to be clearing up nicely, i havent done anything in the way of cycling it yet, except for the filter media that i kept in my community tank's filter for 3 days...

i need a power strip too, b/c im running out of plugs

ill keep you all posted, but it wil be quite a while before i get anything in the tank... i also need to do a test.

do you all use some kind of cichlid buffer? i have crushed coral sand, red and black slate and 4 shells to provide some buffering at this point.

thanks!!