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So you assume the op is going to find holey rock in their back yard dispite not knowing what part of the world they come from. Just to confirm inert rocks are always safer for aquarium use, make sure you vinegar test any rocks you find locally. You seem stuck on this word 'incorrect' but what...

Good list includes sprengerae, afra and hongi Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

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That's not what I posted that was a post by plantaholic. But I do believe it's much safer to use inert rocks that won't alert water chemistry or contain metals. Ps I'm not running around I stand by my original statement and have outlined the reasons why above. The fact that you're looking for...

Use them if you wish but if your ph is 7 or above they will be of little to no benefit to buffering your tank. It's a myth that they will help maintain ph at a higher level. Also fizzing can indicate traces of metals within the rock which aren't recommended. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium...

Many other carbonate minerals react with hydrochloric acid. Each of these minerals consists of one or more metal ions combined with a carbonate ion (CO3--). The chemistry of these reactions is similar to the calcite reaction. The mineral reacts with hydrochloric acid to produce carbon dioxide...

Coral sand and ocean rock are made up mainly of calcium carbonate and this mineral requires acidic conditions to dissolve and release mineral content. If your PH is 7 or above they will not add any useful buffering capacity to your water so do not rely upon them to maintain your tanks PH at the...

Okay that makes sense thanks. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Won't it need to be re- mineralised first ???? Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Have you been cleaning your substrate weekly ? Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Oh in that case I'll have to disagree with personal experience I've never had any issues keeping 1m 4f of said species along with cynotilapia afra at the same ratio in tanks 4foot/120cm long with plenty of rock work and hiding spots. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I've always been told with mbuna it's best to stock the entire tank in one go to reduce aggression. I know that can be hard on the wallet and you need to be sure to have a fully cycled filter but just thought I'd share that information. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I agree one big school looks much better than two or more small schools. Tiger barbs are fin nippers but if you increase to ten plus they spend there time amongst themselves checking each other out rather than nipping others. Chinese algae eaters are bad news as they get older than try to attach...

Thanks do u think one fluval fx6 would be enough? Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Interesting I've never heard anyone disagree with keeping labidochromis hongi and iodotropheus sprengerae together before. Care to elaborate ? Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Excellent so glad your issue is solved. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

And c.afra as well would work. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Will you do worldwide shipping ? I need some in the UK lol Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Look at hongi or perlmutt as well, everyone and his dog keeps yellow labs. Iodotropheus rusty would be a good addition. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Try it tonight Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Bad idea the starting point should be 55 gals for mbuna. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Not in my experience. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

Don't let that put you off honestly, a cave as stated earlier no other special requirements for the two species mentioned. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app

I do 25% weekly but then I do stock lightly according to aquadvisor I'm at 66% stocked. Sent from my GT-I9195 using Aquarium Advice mobile app