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Big Tex said:
Well guys the tank looks really good now, I got up for an early morning wiz and decided to check on the tank, here's a pic of it, I'm happy with how it came out and the fish have never been happier. Thanks for all the positive reinforcement guys!!
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It's looking great!
 
Big Tex said:
Thanks bud! I'm really loving my tank now.

I had a question for you guys what do you think about plant accents..? A few taller ones maybe 2-3 idk anyone have pics..?
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Plants with African cichlids are always a gamble, I would try Anubias, Java Fern and Bolbitis.
 
Big Tex said:
Key word "accents" I don't want to get into a planted tank anytime soon lol I mean plastic plants,
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All those attach to rocks and a couple of members have had good success with those plants in their Mbuna tanks. If you want plastic plants can't help ya there, I don't use them. Most of Lake Malawi is devoid of plants except for the shallows where there is a species of Val that adapted to the high PH.

I think the tank looks great as is! Will look even better when the algae covers the rocks.
 
Big Tex said:
Key word "accents" I don't want to get into a planted tank anytime soon lol I mean plastic plants,
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I think it would look great with some plants. I have a lot of plastic plants in my tank and I think that it looks great. It makes it not so plain looking imo
 
Mogurako said:
All those attach to rocks and a couple of members have had good success with those plants in their Mbuna tanks. If you want plastic plants can't help ya there, I don't use them. Most of Lake Malawi is devoid of plants except for the shallows where there is a species of Val that adapted to the high PH.

I think the tank looks great as is! Will look even better when the algae covers the rocks.
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Really? I wasn't aware of that, I thought all plants needed to be, planted.. Lol well thanks Im super happy with how it turned out, and will the rocks get really green..?
 
Big Tex said:
Really? I wasn't aware of that, I thought all plants needed to be, planted.. Lol well thanks Im super happy with how it turned out, and will the rocks get really green..?
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All the ferns, mosses and Anubias actually do best attached to rock or drift wood. Depending on your lighting and the photo period it's very likely they can get a nice green film.
 
Mogurako said:
All the ferns, mosses and Anubias actually do best attached to rock or drift wood. Depending on your lighting and the photo period it's very likely they can get a nice green film.
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Well ill be booting the t5 soon and going led, and what's the photo period..?
 
I usually buy my plants from Michaels Hobby Store. Cheaper, and better IMO.
 
TheCommunityCichlid said:
I think it would look great with some plants. I have a lot of plastic plants in my tank and I think that it looks great. It makes it not so plain looking imo
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Sorry! Didn't see you reply lol I think it would look great but I don't know what plants to use, or what to looks for, I like the underwater lily plants you have in your where did you get those..?
 
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