Tank setups

[Ant329]

Need ideas for setting up a 55g as far as decorating.. Anyone have pics of there setups 55g+

For the technical people out there, its a cichlid tank maybe red devil/convict/etc not sure yet..i prefer gravel over sand.. Just looking for ideas..

 

[FishieMomma]

If you are going to want bottom fish like catfish, many hobbyists say they need a soft sand or dirt substrate rather than gravel. Apparently the rough gravel can wear down their whisker-like protruding barbells (sp?). I am still cycling my tank so I ended up taking out half my gravel and adding aquarium sand on top of what's left.

Whatever you decide on, make sure you put in something that is inert, that is, won't effect the water chemistry unless you know what you are doing.

Good luck! And I also strongly
recommend Eco's article on fishless cycling.