265 Cichlid Tank

[slicktoppomp]

Just wanted to share what my tank looks like now. I abandoned the original thread saying it was a FOWLR cause it obviously isn't anymore. Just a few pics. Still miss the reef stuff but I don't miss the empty wallet. Plus this is the easiest water change on a tank I've ever needed to do.

[YokoYoko]

Nice!!! I miss my cichlid tank

[LotsaFishies]

Very cool! I like Africans

[slicktoppomp]

Thanks people. On a side note. Anyone know of any local african breeders? I pretty much wanna try and stick with peacocks an haps. I would rather buy from local breeders vs the stores. Generally it's hit and miss anyways with colorful peacocks at the store.

[Tap]

I know you said you want to avoid stores but Ron Sousy at Pet Kingdom is the Godfather of African Cichlids. I highly recommend talking to him.

[slicktoppomp]

Thanks for the recommendation. I'll have to get off my lazy butt and cruise down to PK.

[surfwagon]

what's up slicktop it's been a while. I'm considering taking down my reef tank and setting it up as a cichlid tank too. Did you use live rock from your reef tank? What kind of filtration are you running?
Marc

[slicktoppomp]

Hey whats up Marc. I did use some left over dry rock from my last setup just to have something in the tank for the fish to hide around. Sand is also some aragonite that i had left over. The live rock I just ended up killing and bleaching. I'm planning on still switching all the rock out for maybe slate or sandstone. As for filtration I am just using a DIY wet dry filter. Been the easiest setup I've ever had. I have one powerhead in the tank just to have a bit of a current for the fish to swim in. Water changes once every 2 weeks and clean or change out the filter pads once a month or so. If you ever wanna come check out the setup let me know. Your more than welcome to.

[surfwagon]

That's dope. I miss how simple a freshwater tank can be.

[slicktoppomp]

Yup definitely easier on the wallet and a heck of a lot easier water changes. My water change on my 5 gallon nano takes longer and is more of a pain than this tank!

[slicktoppomp]

That's dope. I miss how simple a freshwater tank can be.

Were you planning on doing african cichlids as well or south american?

[surfwagon]

I'll stick with Africans. It's going to kill me tear down the reef tank and sell it off. I'm kind of sick of the tank right now though.

[slicktoppomp]

Well since I don't ever update anything I figure I could update this with some of my new fish.

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[jkennedy1007]

Nice FW Tank

Great Selection of livestock

[slicktoppomp]

Nice FW Tank

Great Selection of livestock

Thanks