Convict2161
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jakedalab said:Lol maybe I'll just leave this up to convict. Seems we both have the same thong to say at the same time.
Haha this is too funny!! LOL and edit your "thong" lol!!
jakedalab said:Lol maybe I'll just leave this up to convict. Seems we both have the same thong to say at the same time.
missie said:well, i have a yellow lab and 3 that I sadly dont remember there names. they are pretty small yet maybe 2 in a piece. hence, the need for a 55 . it seems the canister filters have a cleaner look to them...do they cost about the same as a carbon filter? if so, i may return my 90 gallon for a canister filter.
missie said:ok, next question! Lighting. I know nearly nothing about appropriate lighting as I have a 20 gallon tank and just upgraded the filter...everything else came in a kit. ..... what is appropriate lighting to a cichlid tank?
Missie keep in mind you cannot over-filter your water, but you can under-filter. All the advise dispensed so far has been the same advice I have seen on other threads here. Also remember that filtration will not replace the need for water changes.
missie said:would i be over filtrating my tank if i used a 90 gallon and a 55? I do reg water changes .
That "missie" is TOTALLY up to you!! lol. I went WAY overboard with a Solarmax Xtreme with moonlights, 4 T5 HO(high output) lights. 2 10k daylights and 2 actinic bulbs. You absolutely do not need this light. I just like gadgets.
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It has 4 settings an the digital timer I set it and forget it. It also has a manual override and a cooling fan. You can find much cheaper lights. I like the T5's personally.
I also keep 14 Anubias and 2 java fern plants.
missie said:lights look amazing! !!!
missie said:how much rock should i have for my 55?
missie said:We got the tank used. ..there is an ugly background on there which somehow i plan on getting off... what would u paint it with??? I think thats a good idea! tank still empty. still trying to scub it clean clean clean!!