Tony G.

Well, since i wont be getting any tanks soon, i decided to change the 35 a little bit. I will switch to sand substrate simply because the fish will enjoy it more, and so will my raphael cat. Also... i havent quite decided yet, but i want to make an addition to the tank as well while i rescape, but i am unsure yet.

MissMTS

Sounds cool Tony Your fish will love the sand! I have sand in my CA aquarium and my cichlids are always digging in it. What are you thinking as far as a new addition?

Tony G.

Thanks kate, i will start washing it down tomorrow, i finish school tomorrow so everything will be easier haha.

I am not quite sure... but i want something big LOL i know, not alot of room, but i was thinking of something like a red devil, but i still have to read up. If not then just a small group of africans but i want to stay SA LOL

Maybe a severum... but i need something with a temper as my dominant female con will absolutely kill whatever is new...

MissMTS

A red devil definitely won't work, lol (they need at least a 5 foot tank). What do you have in there right now?

Tony G.

LOL i know, too big for my tank huh? Right now i have 2 female convicts (1 is 2 inches the other is 4-5) and a raphael cat

MissMTS

Some of the smaller fancy plecos work great with CA cichlids. I have also found rainbowfish to be really good looking dithers. I don't know if I would add any more cichlids to your tank since its only 35 gallons. Maybe a 3rd female con would work... a pink one would be cool

Tony G.

LOL the other day my LFS had some, but they were tiny, and would probably die in there maybe 2 instead of one? that way she wont bother the same fish twice

Lucy

Sounds like a great project Tony. Good luck and keep us updated. Btw, I think you need a 55g.

Tony G.

I think i DO need a 55g LOL

i could get an african tank LOL



i will keep you all updated on the project LOL

peacemaker92

What about something that has to do with christmas? Since christmas is just around the corner?

Tony G.

what do you mean? in the tank? that would be interesting

Tony G.

UPDATE: never mind, i started washing out the sand today and i hated the color, it almost looks like plane dirt. So its a nono, besides i think gravel will be easier for me LOL

I'll just rescape and throw in the little piano deco i've got