Recent content by TimTheWiner

Maybe I will consider the AC 110 then. I would just prefer to have as much equipment hidden as possible, although if I go with a 3d background (which I am considering), then it may not be much of an issue. Only concerned with how much water I'm displacing with such a large fixture and assume I...

Wow! 10 flow, but sounds good. Why is a HOB so popular additional filtration rather than another canister? I know the AC110 is a good unit for the price, but just assumed 2 canisters would be better.

Thanks for the link to the filter reviews, I had not seen that before. I was considering the E he I'm 2217 or Fluval 306 or 406. Seems like the Eheim has the better rating of the 3, and move to see that the Rena XP2 that I got used is also rated over 8/10.

You obviously aren't well versed in cichlid keeping at overstocking cichlids is a very common occurrence. It's not unheard of to have 30-35 fish in a 55-60 gallon tank. I have reposted on a CICHLID forum. Thank you.

I mean I plan on adding more than the normal 1" per gallon as a lot of African Cichlid tank owners to to reduce aggression because distinct territories cannot be setup. Plus I prefer the look of more fish in a tank. I will plan on doing 1-2 25%-30% water changes weekly, but wondering what my...

I have never had a cichlid tank and just bought a 75 gallon to get things started. I would like to go overstocked with primarily mbunas for appearance and to cut aggression. I have a used Rena XP2 that is used (used to be for a sale tank but assume I can clean out well with hot water to reuse)...