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I am planning my African -Malawi- cichlid setup (55ga) and I know where I am going...finally! I just have a few questions...
I have a sponge filter in the corner of my tank (with powerhead) and a Rena xP3 filstar (which is quite powerful - it is recommended for 250-600liters). I am also thinking of putting in an undergravel jet system after reading about them on the cichlid forum and I really like the idea of keeping the sand clean and not having to vacuum it or remove it for washing - this would involve a pump, 3 water 'jets' and an attached sponge filter. My question is this: this is too much filtration, if there is such a thing? or will this create too much water movement for the fish to deal with?
My other question is, after purchasing some ocean rock, I am worried about some of the edges and spikey bits being too sharp (it is not sharp enough to cut or hurt my hand although I think it is quite sharp) and I am worried that may be the fish will cut themselves or scrape off scales on it.
If anyone can help with either question it would be great- thanks
I have a sponge filter in the corner of my tank (with powerhead) and a Rena xP3 filstar (which is quite powerful - it is recommended for 250-600liters). I am also thinking of putting in an undergravel jet system after reading about them on the cichlid forum and I really like the idea of keeping the sand clean and not having to vacuum it or remove it for washing - this would involve a pump, 3 water 'jets' and an attached sponge filter. My question is this: this is too much filtration, if there is such a thing? or will this create too much water movement for the fish to deal with?
My other question is, after purchasing some ocean rock, I am worried about some of the edges and spikey bits being too sharp (it is not sharp enough to cut or hurt my hand although I think it is quite sharp) and I am worried that may be the fish will cut themselves or scrape off scales on it.
If anyone can help with either question it would be great- thanks