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  1. Douglas4701

    Ive lost thee demisani fish in the last two weeks.

    I had 12 and now have 9. I am not sure the reason. Ph is 8, ammonia, nitrate, and everything else is good. I installed new Holey rock in those two weeks and they were cleaned... The fish all had perfect color, no signs of ich... Temp has been normal... No signs of war wounds... Tales and fins...
  2. Douglas4701

    Best bottom feeder for malawi cichlids?

    What are you thinking? I have demasani which get maybe 4 inches. Some yellow labs. Tank is 36 inches long... 50 gal
  3. Douglas4701

    Canister filter priming?

    If you do not have a self primer.... What model canister do you have and how long would you say it takes to prime your can?
  4. Douglas4701

    Holey rock/murky water

    So, just did a cleaning and then added some holey rock to the tank. I had already soaked the holey rock and scrubbed it down prior to using it. I soaked it a second time. The water stayed clear. So am I seeing another bacterial bloom in a n already cycled tank that's five months old? Any ideas...
  5. Douglas4701

    Canister Filters

    I was very lucky to buy a demo version if Aquatop filters. I found a filter that was higher quality and half to 40 percent the price of other filters. I just wanted to let any of you know that if you are looking for a quality filter for less the you should go with aquatop.... You can purchase...
  6. Douglas4701

    3d background

    I currently have a black back ground and am interested in adding a 3d rock background. So when you add these do you have to put the spray bar, canister tubes, etc on the sides of the tanks? Maybe a stupid question but wondering how you made it work?
  7. Douglas4701

    3D backgrounds...

    I currently have a black back ground and am interested in adding a 3d rock background. So when you add these do you have to put the spray bar, canister tubes, etc on the sides of the tanks? Maybe a stupid question but wondering how you made it work?
  8. Douglas4701

    My Malawian Cichlid Tank

    3 yellow labs, 11 demasani, 1 pictus, and a Chinese (?) algae eater?
  9. Douglas4701

    Did i miss the memo?

    How many times a day or days are you supposed to feed your African cichlids? I have several jars of food that all say different amounts. I have been told or over heard fish store convo that its anywhere from once ever other day to three times a day... Why are there such discrepancies? Yours...
  10. Douglas4701

    The dot on anal fin of cichlids...

    Do the dots on the back of cichlids anal fin have anything to do with the gender?
  11. Douglas4701

    Check this tank out...

    At a local pet store. Tank is about 8 feet long.
  12. Douglas4701

    A female and male Yellow Lab?

    I would like to find a female and male of solid yellow color. I currently have two but I'm not sure if they are both male.. One has solid black on three fins but a faint color (almost a white)... While the other has a very faint black speck left. I've read the female can have some black on the...
  13. Douglas4701

    Auratus or different breed?

    I saw some at NDA that were just white and black...???
  14. Douglas4701

    I cannot eat fish anymore...

    Ever since I started keeping fish I learned I cannot eat them... I keep thinking of my cichlids when I night into something fishy... Am I the only weirdo?
  15. Douglas4701

    Updated...

    Relatively simple, and the bridge works really well for the demasani and labs while they are young... Will go larger one day. The bridges are hollow inside.
  16. Douglas4701

    Biocubes and the like...

    Does anyone know how big these get for saltwater usage? Is there another brand that is bigger? I am really interested in starting a biocube saltwater tank at my dads house with his assistance. I am experienced only in fresh and we plan to study up and learn tons before jumping in. Thoughts? Als...
  17. Douglas4701

    Shrimp and cichlids

    Are there any shrimp that can live side by side with cichlids if large enough or is it a wasted attempt? I am almost certain the answer is no but I've been surprised in my venture.
  18. Douglas4701

    Best pleco for a malawi tank?

    Any suggestions for the best pleco to go in that which is a Malawian cichlid tank?
  19. Douglas4701

    The tank today...

    New rocks. Anyone in the Dallas area want some cichlid stones?
  20. Douglas4701

    Updated aquarium

    I took out the "cichlid rocks" and now have real rocks. I have rainbow rocks and zebra. I plan to add more. My fish are Malawi except for the pleco and cat.
  21. Douglas4701

    Advice?

    What advice would you give to a freshwater aquarium guy/gal interested in starting a salt water tank? Must have sump/protein skimmer?
  22. Douglas4701

    What I have right now...

    I am going to eventually start a new tank and move the cichlid stones to that tank and put river rock in this one. I am not a real plant guy. I just am too afraid to go that route. Anyway here is the current tank.
  23. Douglas4701

    Best canister filter...?

    I have one but am thinking of going even larger and using my current one for a smaller tank... Best brand? Best attachments? Etc
  24. Douglas4701

    Albino cichlids

    Anyone know if these albino cichlids are blind or really short of sight?
  25. Douglas4701

    Do you mix your lake type cichlids?

    Is this okay, is it naughty? Do the fish care?
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