Recent content by jhawk__

So what do you guys think?? I love this tank! I want to buy 3 more of the tall plants and put them in the back and 1 more of the small circular plants and place it towards the left, then I think it will be about finished. :)

I think I want to stick to 3-4 species only, I tried mixing a bunch together before and it didn't work out. Great news though, I finally got some fish! All levels are solid :) I got: X2 yellow labs X1 ob peacock X1 dragons blood peacock(I think) X1 mixed peacock I'll add pictures of them all...

Sorry I haven't updated lately. I've just been so busy! As for your guys advice, I moved the heater down behind a plant so that its vertical. I like it much better! Will try to shorten tube on filter when I do 1st water change, which will be soon cause I'd say my tank is about done cycling...

Ok so what would you guys suggest? I definitely want various peacocks, I think they're beautiful. And I also like yellow labs a lot.

Ya, I realize the brichardi are from a different lake but I really like them and know it's possible to mix the two lakes successfully if your careful. Hopefully someone else will chime in :)

Thanks guys!! I think it's time to finally discuss stock :) What I was thinking is X5 peacock cichlids X5 yellow lab cichlids X5 brichardi cichlids How does that sound? I also would like to add 5 more of another species but not sure what.

Went to a local fish store about an hour away from home and went crazy! NICEST PLACE IVE EVER BEEN TO! Spent $217 lol, all worth it though. Hope you like it so far cause I sure do! I still want to get a couple more fake plants.

More rock!! Really liking the look so far. And Yes, the small pieces are real holey rock :) Also bought a little thermometer for the tank. Had to take one from my other tanks and switch it back and fourth before.

Love your tank!!

I guess I can see the concern with water evaporation. And because i had it turned up high when I first put it in, ill need to of course turn it down to about 80 before I add fish.

Ya I know I need more rock, Im definitely getting more ASAP! And ya, I can't figure out how to shorten the tube, it almost hits the gravel. Is there a way to adjust it?? Oh and I like the heater up high, It keeps it out of sight. I have the temperature set at 84 and thats exactly what the...

Ok heres the filled tank shot, sorry it took so long! I've been so busy with school. Oh, and btw I returned the slate, I decided I didn't like it. I have an idea of what I want to do though! I'll add a picture of my example later. But in the mean time, what do you guys think??