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    Thinking about switching to Mbuna tank from SW, maintenance question?

    Thanks!!! Had tanks since I was 15, life changes and so do priorities. Mom and dad need some trips and dad doesn’t need to worry about a SW fishtank I guess [emoji23]
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    Thinking about switching to Mbuna tank from SW, maintenance question?

    Thanks! Tried to provide some points to wifey to keep sw but she had good pints but said I could do whatever cause it’s my thing lol. With 1 and 3 year old may take that plunge to the fresh side as life will only get busier!
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    Thinking about switching to Mbuna tank from SW, maintenance question?

    Thanks for sharing V227! How active are Mbuna? I had 2 clowns that hid in a corner of the tank and hosted the heater lol. Boooooring
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    Thinking about switching to Mbuna tank from SW, maintenance question?

    Thank you all!!! Still debating if I want to throw in the towel on SW, wifey is ready for fw and more fish lol. I’d just dry out my reef rock and most likely get some new rock at the local landscape place since I read so cheap and PFS for bottom. 38 days fallow out of 76 so by the time I...
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    Thinking about switching to Mbuna tank from SW, maintenance question?

    Thanks! 12 would be awesome and a number I had in mind. A lot better than then 5 non active marine fish I had lol. Feel like freshwater maintenance is more work but guess not since I can buy fish for $5-8 and use a bathtub for water change/tip-off. Figure 10-20 gallon wc isn’t bad vs the 4g I...
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    Thinking about switching to Mbuna tank from SW, maintenance question?

    Hi all, Thinking about giving up my SW 40B after a velvet outbreak and to be able to have more fish for my kids. 40B so prob dwarf species, penguin 350 biowheel and 2koralia 750s current w 200aqueon pro heater. I’d love to have a colorful tank, even if it had a few fake plants. So in SW...
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    Gravel vs sand bottom? Mbuna

    Thank you all and [emoji1362] hukit! I'll get my sand ordered! I had a tang for 10-14 years I'm a 29-90 gallon and was happy and active. Lol
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    Gravel vs sand bottom? Mbuna

    Hi all! Looking to get my new tank set up soon. 40B with Penguin 350, aqueon pro 150 heater, Current USA freshwater light. Friend has some fry he wants to give me. Was going to invest in the hth PFS from Ace or Walmart. Open to gravel reviews/opinions as my kids would prob dig the cool...
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    HOB or Canister filter for 40B?

    Stand isn't shippinh until 10/6 from dr fosters so I got time. Got a aqueon pro 150w heater yesterday on a sale and petco pals.
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    HOB or Canister filter for 40B?

    Thank you!!! Missed a $52 sale at saltwateraquarium.com the other day for AC110 [emoji45]
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    HOB or Canister filter for 40B?

    Hi all, thinking of doing a small stock of dwarfcichlids in a 40B. All I need left is a filter. Aquaclear 70, AC 110 or a SunSun 304? Always ran emperor 400s without issue minus a noisy propeller.
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    40B aqueon plans, thoughts?

    Anyone order from saltwateraquarium? They have AC110 for $52 vs $79. That the most recent model...
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    Lighting a 40 breeder for dwarf cichlids?

    Looking for light recommendations. No plants planned, heard the Current USA freshwater LED may cause algae blooms?
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    Best budget light for a 40B?

    Nicrew is $38 and use less power tho no?
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    Best budget light for a 40B?

    I'll check them out thanks!
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    Best budget light for a 40B?

    Hi all, setting up a 40B for dwarf cichlids. Trying to get some feedback on lighting for a 36"w x18" D 40B. No plants planned. I was looking at the Current USA 36-48" fixture $99 at dr foster but will price match amazon at $61! Just want other feedback so I don't jump the gun from others...
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    40B aqueon plans, thoughts?

    AC70 or 110? Guessing 110 for more flow...
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    40B aqueon plans, thoughts?

    Perfect! Just trying to get everything sorted out so I know exactly what I want when I order. Stand on back order but can't beat a $50 gift certificate from dr fosters which would be my heater and test kit!
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    40B aqueon plans, thoughts?

    Sweet, I can get a Aquaclear from petco from $35-40 after $15 back from American Express. Could always add another later, would a 70suffice or 110 mandatory?dont want heavily stocked. Finnex over the current USA? Can get that price matched for $61
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    40B aqueon plans, thoughts?

    Sun sun 304B canister Eheim 150w heater Current USA 36-48" LED freshwater light
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    40B aqueon plans, thoughts?

    Sorry feel free to move if wrong forum
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    40B aqueon plans, thoughts?

    Hi all! Looking to invest in a 40 breeder from petco since they have the aqueon for 1/2 off. May store it in a closet and piece together a setup for assembly in a year. Coming from salt reef just no time or $$$ with toddler and infant. . Had a 46 bow I scored used but just sold as I didn't...
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    My 120G jewel vision

    Awesome tank!!!
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