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shad · 03-31-2008, 10:29 PM

Hello. Well i'm new to this site as long as the hobby. I've looked into it quite a bit though and have friends who are no strangers to this great hobby. I'm buying a 75 gallon tank here within the next few weeks with plans of an african cichlid tank.

fijiwigi · 03-31-2008, 10:34 PM

Welcome to AA I did African Cichlids for about 2years very cool and active fish. Good luck smart move starting out with a 75gallon its perfect for Africans, You know though it would make a great looking Saltwater tank as well

**Zagz** · 03-31-2008, 11:28 PM

Welcome to AA! A cichlid tank is very rewarding. I recommend doing a fishless cycle before adding fish.

shad · 03-31-2008, 11:30 PM

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Originally Posted by Zagz

Welcome to AA! A cichlid tank is very rewarding. I recommend doing a fishless cycle before adding fish.

Yup thats the plan i'm going to have the tank for about a month before the fish so i'll have it ready

**roka64** · 04-01-2008, 12:02 AM

Awesome, on the more humane fishless cycle! Welcome to the site. We'll have your SW tank up and running in no time! LOL!

shad · 04-01-2008, 01:12 AM

How much hassle would real plants be?

Karegg · 04-01-2008, 03:02 AM

Really depends on the plants - there's a huge thread (I've Jumped Over the Planted Tank Fence) with a ton of info on green stuff.

**melosu58** · 04-01-2008, 12:05 PM

Welcome aboard

03-31-2008, 10:29 PM	#1
shad Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 34	New Hello. Well i'm new to this site as long as the hobby. I've looked into it quite a bit though and have friends who are no strangers to this great hobby. I'm buying a 75 gallon tank here within the next few weeks with plans of an african cichlid tank.

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04-01-2008, 01:12 AM	#6
shad Aquarium Advice Apprentice Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: Iowa Posts: 34	How much hassle would real plants be?

04-01-2008, 03:02 AM	#7
Karegg Aquarium Advice Activist Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: St. Louis Posts: 165	Really depends on the plants - there's a huge thread (I've Jumped Over the Planted Tank Fence) with a ton of info on green stuff.