So this weekend my mom came home to tell me that a guy she works with is breaking down one of his 4 massive tanks, which happens to be a cichlid tank. He's offered to give them to me if I want them, so they are taken care of well.
I'm really really tempted as I think most cichlids are gorgeous, but I don't want to give up my hopes of a planted tank. I don't think strictly hardscaped tanks look near as nice.
Really I'm looking for input on what you guys/gals think about how this would work out. Obviously I'd have to rehome my rainbows and barbs, but do I really have to give up the plants?
I'm really really tempted as I think most cichlids are gorgeous, but I don't want to give up my hopes of a planted tank. I don't think strictly hardscaped tanks look near as nice.
Really I'm looking for input on what you guys/gals think about how this would work out. Obviously I'd have to rehome my rainbows and barbs, but do I really have to give up the plants?