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I used to run the Fluval 306's, and they did a good job. But I now run 2 2217's on my 125. I like the fact that all the water goes thru all the media, and none bypasses it. It comes in thru the bottom, and has to come out the top. My biggest issue is here in north Houston, the filters can be...

I guess it could be considered a cotton like growth. It's a 125 gal tank, been up and going 10 months or so. Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

I came home today after being on the road all week, and a number of my south/central cichlids have what looks like skin peeling after a bad sunburn. Is this an advanced ich? Sent from my iPad using Aquarium Advice

With cichlids, bigger is better, but it depends on the type and their adult size. Currently I have a 55 gallon tank (48") and it's over stocked. I'm in the process of setting up a 125 gallon tank (72") so they have room. If your keeping dwarfs or shell dwellers, you can go a little smaller, but...

I did a substrate change a while ago, and left the fish in. Be aware tough, no matter how much you vacuum the gravel, you won't get it clean. I removed the decor, and 3/4 of the water, and used a small dust pan to scoop out the gravel. Once the gravel was out, the water in the tank looked like...

Ok, thanks

Thanks. I finally got my 125, and I'm looking for a good substrate for it, along with some good lighting. Not real happy with the led on my 55. Probably will go t5 ho.

How does it look? And is it any bigger pain to clean than other substrates?

Thanks. When I see him I will.

Has anybody used the quickcrete brand sand found at Home Depot for your substrate? Looking for a good sand, low price. Right now it's like under $4 per 60lb

It's all Africans, no plants. Wanting their colors to pop. THe led I have on my 55 is nice, but a 6 foot one is out of my budget.

My wife finally let me get my 125. I'm still looking for the right stand, and trying to figure out what light I should get for it. 6ft led's aren't cheep, but then again, I don't know if I want to go with T5's. any suggestions?

Lost one of my two blue rams tonight. The other one disappeared this past week. I was out of town all week. Also lost my gold mystery email today, it was in a different tank.

I bought two electric GBR's, 1 male juvenile German red peacock, and a male female pair of nyererei. Not sure of the actual name of them though.

Steelers.

Smell's (you have to have lived there to understand)

I would love to, when I build my house, put a river through the master bed room into the living room with a clear top, and make it lake Malawi.

Toes...

After some research, and a phone call to the LFS, the others re a German red, and a m/f pair of pundamillia nyererei.

I've used it, and no it doesn't perform an instant cycle. I'm not sure it even sped up the cycle. Plus it took a long ime or the water to settle and clear up. I like the look of it, but hey sell it without the added stuff so you can rinse it.

Rescaped my 37 tropical. I think it looks a little more natural, except for the dragon and the antique diver/bubbler, and added two electric German blue rams. Picked up a couple of other cichlids for the 55, but I already forgot what they are. Will have to do some research to Ty and remember.

I myself have only done fish less cycles, but I believe the op stated that he already had a couple of fish in the tank.

With the tank only being up,by my count, 6 days now, you probably will be having to do water changes every day. Did your LFS give you any seeding material to help jump start your cycle? Give this a read if you haven't already. http://www.aquariumadvice.com/fishin-cycling-step-dark-side/

Finished catching my baby labs, had to tear the tank apart again. I discovered that I can't remember how I had it, so I can't duplicate it. The wife thinks it looks balanced, but I'll have to see if it grows on me.

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