Recent content by becca22

It is a lot of fish, but African Cichlids need to be overstocked to dispute their aggression. I think I am just going to add matrix to some of the chambers in the fx6.

Hi I have a 75g with a Fluvial fx6 (for up tp 400g) with about 40 child, 10 large and 30 1-3in". I have aggression but no fin damage or signs of stress. I changed half the water for 4 days to get the 80 nitrates to 20. I wait half a week and they are back at 60. I change half the water last...

Hi I am cycling a 12g tank with my first DIY sump (10g) using stability, live rock, live sand, and water from my other saltwater aquarium. 2 days in and the all the numbers are spiking! I was just wondering how long until I can add any inverts like snails or hermits, should I just wait until...

For a 10 gallon tank being turned into a sump? I already have 4 plastic panels cut to separate compartments

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My first saltwater, 6months old now

I have a 75g with a fluval fx6 filter, for 400g (I over filter wayy too often). The tank is almost a year old and of course they are breeding and there are probably a total of 10-15 full grow, 20ish medium, and 15 or so 1-3"ers. That is probably an under estimate. I don't have aggression issues...

Hi I am making a 10g sump for my 12g tank. I am completely new to sumps and have done some research, but was wondering if anyone has any opinions on the best supplies to buy? I already have plastic cut to make the sump into at most 4 chambers