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Well I'm going into my 2nd week of fishless cycle. Started with dosing clear ammonia to 4 ppm. Nitrites spiked pretty quick with about 10-20 ppm nitrates in the first week. Currently my ammonia level is near 0 with a nitrite spike and nitrates have lowered to lowest I've seen since the cycle...

Setup my tank last night couldn't be happier. Ph is at 8.0 any and all advice or input is greatly appreciated. I'm thinking of stocking it with Mbunas or shell dwellers. What ya think?

My neighbor has a nice salt water setup . I was wondering if I were to get done of his rock or sand/gravel anything from his setup if that would assist my cichlid tanks fishless cycle ? I'll be starting cycle next week would live to shave off as much time as possible

Well I got most the things I need for my New 55g. Substrate will be pool filter sand with 140 pounds of Texas holey rock. I have some fake plants lemme know your opinions on which fish would be happiest im with this setup. I've kept Malawi mbunas 3 times over the years. It I might be ready for a...

Well I was actually given a free 55g tank with stand, canopy, lights & 2 aqueon 75 HOB's. I've sense purchased 50 lbs of pool filter sand . Some PVC for Under substrate jet system which will have 4 jets on a maxi jet 1209 with prefilter sponge. I also found in west palm beach local pickup of...

Anyone have experience with the maxi jet 1200 & a setup similar to mine? 4 jets for circulation. My questions are about the sizes of all the pipes / hoses & connectors. I used 1/4 in PVC & some 1/4 inch hose to attach to the pump. Need any help as far as back pressure & effectiveness of the 4...