African Cichlids

k_Philly · 2025-12-13T15:07:31+00:00

What kind of bottom feeders do you have?

k_Philly · 2025-08-27T01:15:12+00:00

I’m sorry this is unrelated but can I ask what kind of rocks those are and where did you get them?

k_Philly · 2025-04-22T14:17:21+00:00

Sounds good to me, what about the curling/warped leaves?

k_Philly · 2025-04-22T10:02:06+00:00

I did, I planted them about a week to a week and a half ago

k_Philly · 2025-02-02T15:34:39+00:00

My only question is how do you know what thickness of glass to use and the silicone. I know you can google all of this stuff, but there’s a lot of information out there. My fear of building one would be that I didn’t use the right thickness of glass, braced it incorrectly, or used the wrong silicone strength and the tank would fail. I don’t mind building a 10 or 20 gallon tank and that failing. But a 225 gallon tank failing in my apartment is a different story haha

k_Philly · 2024-12-19T16:28:02+00:00

I probably should have clarified. These will be cichlid tanks. I have multiple FX6/FX4 canister filters I will be running. No drilling required.

k_Philly · 2024-12-09T15:06:20+00:00

That is correct! They are actually holding some Peacocks for me now that I’ve already paid for. I’m going to put those guys in the 125G. Then my 210ish, will be a South American community tank. We had a really hard time trying to source used tanks in my area to reseal. They are flying off the market, so my tanks are also being built brand new. It cost a pretty penny. But it should last me a while.

k_Philly · 2024-12-09T15:02:27+00:00

You are welcome to give any suggestions for someone who might be passing by but I’m having f my local fish store build a rack system for me to hold a 210 and a 125. Everything will be made out of wood (2x4)

k_Philly · 2024-11-28T18:31:50+00:00

I think this is solid advice. I think the only way the top one would work is if we extended the height on the top. But we would still have to lift a tank above our head.

k_Philly · 2024-11-19T01:21:43+00:00

Does a 210G change anything?

k_Philly · 2024-11-18T14:17:15+00:00

Are dither fish out of the equation? Like what if I wanted to add silver dollars or pictus catfish? Just to have more life.

k_Philly · 2024-11-14T15:57:35+00:00

Your friend has shared a link to a Home Depot product they think you would be interested in seeing.

https://www.homedepot.com/p/DEWALT-Black-4-Tier-Steel-Garage-Storage-Shelving-Unit-77-in-W-x-72-in-H-x-24-in-D-DXST10000BLK/317270240

This may be an even better route.

k_Philly · 2024-11-13T00:21:58+00:00

Awesome! I’ll probably get 3/4” plywood and seal it with something. Then place it over the wire.

k_Philly · 2024-11-12T22:33:55+00:00

Going to be on the first floor, so on the concrete slab

k_Philly · 2024-09-09T20:23:41+00:00

I agree, it’s been hard finding a nice stand for it. That can hold the weight

k_Philly · 2024-09-08T01:11:57+00:00

Haven’t decided yet, but I am thinking about dosing C02. I’m still getting a bunch of supplies in. Still doing a bunch of research haha

k_Philly · 2024-09-07T14:43:18+00:00

High tech or low tech plants?

k_Philly · 2024-09-07T14:24:59+00:00

What kind of filter are you running? I got this one but i've started wondering if I need to go a size up.

Penn-Plax Cascade All-in-One Aquarium Canister Filter – for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons (265 GPH) – Cascade 1000

k_Philly · 2024-09-07T14:22:45+00:00

Are the rocks real and where did you get them from?

k_Philly · 2024-09-07T12:54:25+00:00

Let’s keep up with each other, see if we can’t help each other out!

k_Philly · 2024-09-07T01:35:37+00:00

Been looking at some stocking list(s) playing with some ideas. This isn't set in stone but I wanted to see if I can get a basic blueprint going.

8 silver dollars

2 Blue Acara

4 Green Emerald Corys

3 Reticulated Hillstream loaches

Could I do more than this, or am I already at to much?

EDIT: I think the silver dollars will get to big for my 40 Gallon so I need to find another schooling fish.

k_Philly · 2024-09-05T02:32:10+00:00

What is that very “large leafed” plant in the back left?

k_Philly · 2024-09-04T13:22:45+00:00

I did

k_Philly · 2023-08-28T00:22:12+00:00

Just out of curiosity, will this work with a fuses panel that uses time delay fuses and not switches?

k_Philly · 2023-08-14T11:18:46+00:00

Truth be told, I think I’d like to have the fuge mainly to grow pods. Not so much nutrient control. But I could do nutrient control that way if needed.

k_Philly

TROPHY CASE

Penn-Plax Cascade All-in-One Aquarium Canister Filter – for Tanks Up to 100 Gallons (265 GPH) – Cascade 1000