New tank format decided...now for ideas.

[Jchillin]

After debating and thinking and debating and thinking, the decision on the size and type of tank has been made.

It will be a 75 [acronym:cd1713ff04="Gallon"]gal[/acronym:cd1713ff04] [acronym:cd1713ff04="Freshwater"]FW[/acronym:cd1713ff04] tank.

That being said, I've recieved suggestions on making it a planted tank. I would love to do this however, the problem with this is that it conflicts with the other problem I currently have.

The purpose of getting another tank is due in large part because of my current stock. I really don't want to part with either my angels (the three musketeers) or my sailfin pleco (Mr. Cliff Gibbiceps).

So, let's begin by putting the thinking caps on with suggestions on how to keep everyone happy (of course, this includes the family).

Now for my personal rant: I wanna cichlid community! (Disregard this please).

[BrianNY]

[acronym:c0ab826d10="Laughing out loud"]LOL[/acronym:c0ab826d10]. I always disregard your personal rants Jchillin.

Will you be replacing the 30g, or is the new tank in addition to?

[Jchillin]

This is addition to of course

[Rach101]

Such a baby.. I don't see why you adults dont just go out and get one.. If i was working id come home with a new tank every week<3 then have animal control be called on me because id be sleeping outside on my own porch.. and yeah.. that would be me on cops. " Their my animals -- woman in underwear and a wifebeater thrashes --" okay.. maybe not that far but still..>.>

[Billsgate]

Well, here's my suggestion:

Since you've already got angels and your sailfin whom you'll be moving, I would stick to the SA theme. I would start looking for nice big pieces of driftwood for starters.
Plants: Amazon swords (2 or 3), and some java fern and anubias. All hardy plants that will probably be left alone by your fish.
Fish: Again, since your in SA, get yourself some keyhole cichlids (Hey, they are great fish!!!), maybe 4-5. And then a nice school of 20-30 small tetras.
Not too many species of fish, but bigger groups of the same specie, much more fun [acronym:7ef4c04699="In my opinion"]IMO[/acronym:7ef4c04699].

Good luck deciding!

[TankGirl]

I like Bilsgate's idea. Keyholes are wonderful fish that would go fine with what you already have, and you could get a mess of schooling fish.

[Jchillin]

Looking up "keyholes" and can't seem to locate them. Any info will be appreciated.

*Note to Rach: Adults have numerous problems. One of many is to cooperate with each other on what the home should look like and what can and what will be in it.

[Rach101]

~ snorts ~ Man of the house... ~ coughs ~ ..>.>

[Jchillin]

Whoops, nevermind...found em (I shoulda looked closely at your stock Billsgate )

Originally Posted by Rach101

]~ snorts ~ Man of the house... ~ coughs ~ ..>.>

My point exactly!

[Billsgate]

I was working on an article on them, but it's been in draft state for about 4 months now
http://www.wetpetz.com/keyhole.html
http://www.aquatic-hobbyist.com/prof...lecichlid.html
http://www.sydneycichlid.com/old_scp/cmaronii.html
http://aquaworld.netfirms.com/Cichli...ns_maronii.htm
http://www.americancichlids.com/keyhole.htm

Just some random links

[acronym:cf03fe533b="Hope this helps (or) Happy to help"]HTH[/acronym:cf03fe533b]!