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    How to convert to planted

    I live cube systems like that for plant and reef tanks :D. At 2.5", your first main problems will be lighting (which can be solved by either a MH or...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: The Planted Tank
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    Lighting

    Thats not close to being enough imo. 40w of lighting on a 47g (bow front I take it?), at 20" hight is not enough for growing a lush system. Invest in...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: The Planted Tank
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    What Types of Cichlids

    I would strongly advise against doing cichlids in a 30g if you want really colorful cichlids (mbunas, haps, peacocks). there is just not enough space...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 29, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    I'm ready to start a planted aquarium

    I agree with Tangster on the substrate. Eco-Complete is not worth the money imo. Eco Complete leeches out phosphates like theres no tomorrow. Invest...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: The Planted Tank
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    Cleaning crew

    I would focus on things like corys and chinese algae eaters. 3-5 chinese algae eaters should do the job for a 75g tank as far as algae goes.
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 24, 2008 in forum: General Freshwater Information
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    Plecostomus question

    Well, if your aquarium is only 3 days or around a week old, then the ammonia is due to the aquarium still being in its cycling stage (this will take...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 22, 2008 in forum: Freshwater Aquariums
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    New Cross Breed Cichlid

    And the male kenyi wont necessarily kill other fish fry. Especially if they are much smaller than they are. Adults will not really care for smaller...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 22, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    New Cross Breed Cichlid

    yup, thats 100% a peacock. OB Peacocks are muts. you get them when you cross breed two different breeds of the same species of peacocks. ie: A Regal...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 22, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    New Cross Breed Cichlid

    hmm. Thats not a bumble bee. This is whats generally referred to as a "bumble bee" Species Profiles -- Crabro females keep their yellow coloration...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 22, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    Sick Ropefish?

    what are your water parameters?
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 21, 2008 in forum: Fish Disease
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    Cleaning crew

    I wouldnt do shirmps with raphael cats. They will become lunch ;p the mix will depend on what kinds of main fish you wish to keep.
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 21, 2008 in forum: General Freshwater Information
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    New Cross Breed Cichlid

    The Yellow w/ stripes is a male kenyi. The Striped one to the left of him looks like some sort of a female peacock / hap. hard to tell from that pic....
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 21, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    New Cross Breed Cichlid

    Congratulations on being a father. Peacocks and zerbras would be unable to cross breed. There are several zebra species that could cross breed, and...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 20, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    Breeding convicts

    why would you want to breed these guys? you know you will just end up with 2,000 fry that no one will buy ;p good luck though.
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 18, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    How many fish

    Also consider the species you are planning to keep. A 10g system is an obvious mismatch for a 10" Oscar. :)
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 18, 2008 in forum: General Freshwater Information
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    Well, this is slightly amuzing.....

    I keep my reef systems and cichlids systems between 75 and 77. I like the lower temps as it slows down the fish metabolism rates and the growth rates...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 18, 2008 in forum: General Freshwater Information
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    Lets grow some elodea in a 20 gallon truvu

    In a small system like that, avoid buffers. For stability issues, simply buy/make RO water. Your system will stay a lot more stable. You 14w bulb...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: The Planted Tank
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    Sick Cichlid?? Lifespan???

    There can be a couple issues. a 5" fish in a 20g tank is the main problem. Most likely, the behavior is due to poor water quality, ie: elevated...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Mar 9, 2008 in forum: Cichlids
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    Ditch the biowheel?

    Warmer water is not able to hold as much dissolved oxygen as cooler water. So if you have temperature problems on the higher side, adding extra...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Feb 28, 2008 in forum: Filters, Pumps, etc..
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    snail question

    the trochus a good general cleaning snails. for your 75g, I would keep about 3 dozen or so trochus, then maybe a dozen or so cerinths, maybe one to...
    Post by: ReefPlayground, Feb 28, 2008 in forum: Inverts
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