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I don't have my current levels but I am 2 days past my weekly water changes. 75 gallon cichlid tank. Already treating my big German red peacock for bloatin a 10 gallon quarantine tank (wasn't eating or spitting food out, had white stringy poo) the first round of treatment didn't work so went to...

UPDATE: After putting aquarium salt in our 5 gallon quarantine tank I got up this morning and our Red Tail Shark mouth looks less swollen. I can actually see him move his mouth. Swimming is a little stronger. Not sure what is wrong, so any input would be helpful.

First here is my tank - 75 gallon African Cichlid Tank, temperature 77.5 degrees. Nitrite, Ammonia = 0/ Nitrate = 20 ppm/ pH = 8.3 Species: 4 Electric Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleu) 2 Ruby Red Peacocks (Aulonocara) (Male/Female) 1 German Red (Aulonocara) 1 Electric Blue (Sciaenochromis...

Thanks, I may return both and get either more Labs or more peacocks. Here are their scientific names: 4 Electric Yellow Lab (Labidochromis caeruleu) 2 Ruby Red Peacocks (Aulonocara) (Male/Female) 1 German Red (Aulonocara) 1 Electric Blue (Sciaenochromis ahli) 1 red tail shark 1 Bristle Nose...

Very exciting day for me as I went and purchased half the stock for my 75 gallon tank after I completed my fishless cycle. Here is what I currently have: 4 Electric Yellow Lab 2 Ruby Red Peacocks (Male/Female) 1 German Red 1 Electric Blue 1 Red Tail Shark 1 Bristle Nose Pleco 2 Demasoni The...

It appears my 75 gallon tank is cycled. I knew I was getting close with high Nitrites and Nitrates. Did a water change to get the Nitrites to a readable level. Went every other day to add ammonia to 5ppm. Then this last Saturday I added my Ammonia in the afternoon. I checked my levels (Nitrite...

Thank you all, that seems to make sense since that was really the only major change I made in 24 hours. I thought I had it set close but it turned out much warmer. Thank you. First major tank. I feel bad, but I started my 75 gallon tank and I am cycling it now. Using the biomax from the old...

They all died, what is considered a "sudden temperature change" It went from 77 to 81 with the new thermometer. I am assuming it was the high nitrate. Sadly I didn't measure my nitrates before my first PWC. After about a 50% PWC the nitrates were around 25-35 based on the colors on the API...

Thanks. Lost the dalmatian molly. The Silver/Balloon Belly Dalmatian have the "shimmies" Getting Nitrates under 10 to 20. Getting Aquarium salt. Will this help with the shimmies?

When I tapped the dalmatian mollie who was laying at the bottom it swam to the top is now swimming I wonder if all the swimming in place has caused them to wear out. Water temperatures is now around 75

I have a 15 gallon column tank. There are 3 young mollies in it. Silver molly 1.5" Male Dalmatian Molly female 1.5-2" Balloon Belly Molly about an inch. It has been running and cycled for a little over 2 months now. They are young mollies have had them for about 4 months. Yesterday they...

I have successfully fishless cycled a 15 gallon tank over 2 months ago and will be using it for seeding. In fact I just bought some Bio Max to put into my HOB filters on the 15 gallon to seed them so I can use them in my canisters to jump start the process. This Tank is going to be an African...

The last month I have been getting all the parts and equipment needed to start a 75 gallon African Cichlid Tank. ** Substrate 80 lbs of CaribSea Instant Aquarium Tahitian Moon Sand ** Rena xp4 filter. (will arrive this week) ** Cave/Rock decorations Left to buy (besides the fish) are: ** air...

Why 2? Well a lot of what I read too much is not necessarily a bad thing. Many with 75 gallon have mentioned a canister and HOB. So I thought maybe 2 canisters to keep the water moving, clean and handle the waste from cichlids. That is what I have walked away with from many of these forums. I am...

Thank you - the used FX5 is dependent on whether or not someone buying a used tank takes the filter or not. If I can't get it then I am going 2 canister filters. The first one will be either a Fluval 406 or the Rena xp3/4 then I am thinking the AquaTop CF400 with UV as the second one. That is...

Piece by piece I am putting together a 75 gallon tank. It will be an African Cichlid tank, Lake Malawi. Like Electric Yellow Labs as well as some Peacocks and others (researching compatibility) I was told I should have 15-20 fish. The substrate will be black Tahitian Moon. Will have rock cave...

I came across a wonderful LFS this weekend (Not technically local since it is about 1.5 hrs away) but better than anything I have in Twin Falls, ID. After visiting this store with a wonderful and helpful owner I decided with my 75 gallon I am going to go with African Cichlids. I have done my...

Want to get this straight, so when filling your tank from the sink, just put the dechlorination during the fill up? Or should you do it before or after. When I saw this I was afraid that the chlorine from the sink and tap water would KILL beneficial bacteria. I guess with a canister filter I...

The report from the seller was it was working like it should when they stopped having fish. I would by all new media but if it is good for 100 to 125 then I think I am a fool not to get it.

So my question is, is it ok to buy used on a filtration. Especially a high end canister like the FX5?

Saw an add on Craigslist for a fish tank for sell. Actually nice 125 gallon tank & stand for 275. Now don't need the tank but the tank included a Fluval FX5. I contacted them and they are willing to sell it to me for $125 maybe I can get it to $100. Here is my question, if it is in good...

Picked up a nice 75 gallon tank and stand for $100. Working on getting components for it. Right now I am trying to decide on filtration. Here is what I am mulling over. (Just a note I plan on using sand as my substrate) Based on some recommendations here and other forums I seem to be leaning...

Still looking for recommendations on hood vs. canopy. Leaning towards canopy. Not doing real plants so lighting can be a little cheaper LOVE ideas for that. Finally FILTRATION. Originally though the Fluval 406 canister & an AquaClear 110 HOB -BUT- Thinking for roughly the same price I could get...

It appears we have settled on a few things, Freshwater (Salt sounds neat but too expensive) 2 filtration (406 Fluval Canister & 110 Aqua Clear HOB) Sand (probably pool filter sand since it is inexpensive and we don't have Black Diamond out here in Idaho) Found some Glass and a lighting system...

Ok any other suggestions on hoods for 75 gallon 48" (my divides are 22" space) and what light watts do you recommend. And what wattage of a heater do I need too. Would you recommend the fluval 406 and then how many or what kind of HOB to go along with it. Was also reading with sand I need to put...