posenergy
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Just finished setting up my cichlid tank! I think I may need a heater but in Florida usually it's not a problem. Does anybody have any tips? Do my new guys look alright? 
New african cichlid tank.
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mattandmyoscars
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That's awesome I hope to be starting one up soon I really love the colors of African Cichlids! Good luck with your tank!
jumperlizard7
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I would add a few large rocks. The heater would keep a steady temp. Looks good.
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posenergy
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mattandmyoscars
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I would do real plants they will look so much better and the fish will enjoy the natural effect
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mattandmyoscars
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I don't think they will eat them I'm actually wanting to start a Cichlid tank myself but from what I've seen they wouldn't eat stuff like java moss
Gillie
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What?? They're africans they eat all but a couple species. Moss will be messed with big time, they will tear it up and you will spend your time unclogging your filter. If you want plants in an african tank stick with anubias and java ferns.
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stonefly
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Do anubius and java ferns need anything special our can you just plant them into your substrate on key them grow?
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Gillie
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typically they are attached to wood or rock, but you can plant them in substrate as long as you don't bury the rhizome which would slowly kill the plant. If it is for an african tank definitely attach it to the rock work so you aren't constantly replanting as the fish excavate and redecorate to their liking.
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stonefly
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So there it's no need get co2 or anything?
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Gillie
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Not really, co2 will lower the ph
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