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    What is this crud on the suction cups?

    As far as I'm aware it's nothing to worry about (I normally get it on my suction cups) and I'm sure it's calcium. Hopefully someone can confirm (or correct) for you tho Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    NW Cichlid community

    Picking up a 240L 4 feet wide tank next week. I would like to try start a south American Cichlid community. But getting mixed messages every where I look in regards to compatibility. Any suggestions or advice would be great. (I also have 2 BN catfish to go in) Sent from my Nexus 5 using...
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    Single Jewel with another Cichlid?

    I am upgrading my tank to 240L 4ft wide next week. I currently have a group of BN Catfish and a breeding pair of Jewel Cichlids (have just spawned) I was originally going to keep the stock for my new tank and add 6 tiger barbs. However after witnessing 1st hand the stress the jewels put there...
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    Jewel Cichlids and....

    Ok hadnt seen them before they do look cool! My new tank will be 240l (around 55g i think) and 4 feet long. Think that would be big enough to house both? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Jewel Cichlids and....

    I currently have a group of 6 jewels. However when I upgrade my tank next month I wanted to get a group of something else to join them (I also have a BN catfish) after asking people on here and other places tiger bards and Congo tetras get recommended alot. Anyone got any experience with this...
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    Tank upgrade advice

    Thank you! Not sure if the 306 media will fut in my existing filter but I'll give it ago! Yes my BN catfish loves his algae waffers so that could help. Thanks for the advice! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Tank upgrade advice

    I currently have a 96L tank housing; 1 danio zebra, 1 BN catfish and 5 Jewel Cichlids. Soon I will be upgrading to the Fluval Roma 240 (so excited) and was wondering the best way to switch over everything. What I was thinking I would do is the following. Use as much water from the current tank...
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    Jewel Cichlids tank mates

    Just confirming my fears. Thank you, probably just stick with the jewels! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Jewel Cichlids tank mates

    So iv changed my mind on the tank. Getting a Fluval Roma 240 (so excited) I have read you can keep them with other similar size African Cichlids. Ever tried that? Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Fluval roma 200 or Fluval Vicenza 180?

    Getting a new tank next month, narrowed it down to those 2. Anybody got/had iva of them and have any reviews? Or even heard anything? Also if anyone has iva I would really appreciate a measurement from lid of tank to the floor (including cabinet) as I'm limited here but all websites give me...
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    Jewel Cichlids tank mates

    Yeah, their all still fairly small. Been waiting to see if 2 pair off so I can just keep the pair. As for the tank size, iv just seen one I really like for a good price thats why it's not a huge upgrade. However if I find a bigger tank at a good deal in the mean time I'll go for it! Sent from...
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    Scavenger for Firemouth setup

    Yeah, it also depends on the fish you want to keep, dimensions of tank and pipework (if any) again not 100% sure so worth double checking Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Scavenger for Firemouth setup

    Sorry meant 10 times. But again I'm not 100% sure Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Scavenger for Firemouth setup

    I "think" it should probably cycle the whole tank at least 20 times an hour Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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    Scavenger for Firemouth setup

    Yeah I didn't notice until I get it I have a dead spot in one corner. Weekly hoover needed now! Sent from my Nexus 5 using Tapatalk
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