Recent content by Stripes04

As mentioned as long as it has a few different places where it can hide in, should be fine. It might be a good idea to place some piping around under the live rock, just make sure all the rocks are safe and secure. This way he might not even dig much as he has a nice long pipe to live in. I had...

I think he has got a very good point. I'm in the same sort of boat as you eddy but for me a cannister will be more suitable for other reasons. Everyone's situation is different but as coralbandit pointed out I think this will work well for your situation. Your not having to spend so much on a...

Yeah so far the FX5 or 6 seems like the best option for me. Fluval is a very good and known brand. My best filter I have ever had and I would buy it again if I could find it is a fluval filter. You have the Fluval 4 filter, but this one was called the 4 Fluval filter and is the older shape to...

Personally I would say its worth the hassle and more water volume will mean a more stable marine tank. :) I'm into shallow tanks so I've never had an issue for lighting. ;)

Some really interesting points to consider, thanks guys :) Your right Mebbid about the water changes, if you don't do them then the tank will slowly decline and become filthy anyways. My routine is from what I have been recommended regarding this fish is to only do 15% water changes per week...

What are the measurements of your tank?

I haven't fully worked out the tanks layout but I have an idea so I might be considering both Aragonite sand and crushed coral sand form. The coral sand which is like gravel and I have thought about it going near the spray bar area along with the rocks and the rest of the tank will be the finer...

Yep I understand what you are saying. :) I am going down on Sunday to see them as I have never seen them in the tanks, only online. The seller did mention once they are paired up they are paired up for life. Usually the only way to pair them up is buying a group of 6 or so and waiting for a...

hensleyjk Thanks for your suggestions. :) I am looking at the goby cichlids, yes they don't get very big and not read anywhere that they are messy eaters but still they require a high water quality to keep them in shape, from what I have read and sensitive to fluctuation in the water. I do...

Hi. Welcome to the Salty Side. :) It seems you have gotten yourself in a bit of a pickle here and I'll tell you why. When setting up a saltwater tank the live rock should go in first once the saltwater is in at the right salinity and temperature and along with a power head to keep the...

Hi guys. My tank measures 48" x 30" x 16" which is around 80 gallons I would say. The fish I am looking to stock are from the cichlid family which will require extra maintenance on the tank water keeping it clean as possible since these are quite sensitive fish. I want to be recommended a...

A group of 3-5 hoplo catfish which are social. Maybe a type of pleco whichever type you like as there are so many to choose from, its more to do with what's available from them around you.

Do you know any names of the rocks which naturally have lots of holes and which also raises the ph? Since it is only temporary until another 3 to 4 weeks until they will have there own space in the 80g. I could partition the tank either half way or 2/3 to the goby cichlids. I have done this in...

Thanks for that freakgecko. The person I am looking to buy it from has 10 for 5-7cm. At the moment I have my 180 litres 40" long tank with with around 10 mixed of African cichlids. Would adding 10 of these goby cichlids with them cause havoc or will they mix in well? The reason why I thought...

Hi which one would you choose from above? They are both external filters. Thanks