outlaw

I am just getting this started. There are no fish in it yet. But I don't know where to put them for now. I'm glad I had my 20Gal going but still have 4 other Cichlids to find a better temp spot to go. If you want go HERE to see my beg for help. I don't want to put the fish in there, but don't think I can put them all right in the 20Gal even though they would probably be better off. The bucket they are currently in isn't heated and has 4 fish in it.

Cloudy tank to start.


20Gal with 2 larger Cichlids



**UPDATED**
Water changed(about 60%), rinsed filter, and put in decorations



Let me know what you guys think.

outlaw

Just posting more pics.

Bubbles on high.


Bubbles about half. (As soon as I was seen, "goldy" took off for the tree)



Fishies

Checkin the diggs out.


Being shy.


Was all about the camera.


The other fishies sleeping

Holding tank.


Tank before I bought it.

COBettaCouple

Very nicely done!

outlaw

Thanks. My wife is even all excited now about the fish. She was talking about turning our 20Gal into a saltwater tank already. lol We moved the other smallest fish from the 20Gal to the 46 with the other smallest one. They must be "best buds" or something. They seem to swim and hide with each other all the time now.

COBettaCouple

Let her know that for a SW tank, you should get a tank over 100g.

outlaw

She said to tell you, "nevermind then". lol

Some more pictures.

Feeding Time




Hiding...

COBettaCouple

Oh well.. I tried.

outlaw

lol. It's ok. I don't want to spend all that on a SW setup anyways. Thanks though.

outlaw

BAD NEWS! One of the Yellow Tails committed suicide or was murdered. They were found in a 5gal tank (empty of course, ) next to the other tank.

m&p

I'm sorry to hear that beautiful tank set up btw how long did it take you to get all of it together?

outlaw

Thanks! It actually didn't take too long. I'd say with the water issue about 1.5-2hrs for setup, 3 days for fish(gravel and filters(x4) were used from existing tank), 3hrs round trip for pick-up. So in total 3days 5hrs? lol I think it was a little quicker because I already had an idea of what I wanted to do. Then when I seen he already had slate with the tank, I was like "Shwang!". lol

I couldn't find it again, but how do you figure out lighting for plants? This tank has a 40W over it and it is a 46gal(obviously).

Thanks and keep them coming! Any ideas for 20gal too are appreciated.

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Hi there Outlaw, tank looks great and the wife is happy Well done. By the way your Labidochromis caeruleus is albsolutely gorgeous!

COBettaCouple

I'm sorry to hear that.

outlaw

Harleyman- Thanks and here you go! Got a couple good shots.



Thanks COBetta.


Are Cichlids known for jumping? When I walked into the room, they were jumping along the back side of the tank where the filter pushes the water out and produces a "current".

And a couple of other pics I thought were nice.

Left side of Tank:


Smallest Red Fin trying to hide:


Red Fin showing off:

COBettaCouple

I'm just starting in the world of cichlids, but I think it's possible that they might jump when startled. I've seen livebearers and bettas (splendens and wilds) jump out of their tanks. Some of our more experienced cichlid owners would have better insight to how much that species of cichlid jumps.

outlaw

I don't think they were startled...the only reason I say that is the room was dark and the light was off. I'm not saying they couldn't see me...but I was just thinking they like to jump in the current. Thanks.

COBettaCouple

I've seen our Julies take off from one side of the tank to the other faster than I'd think they could when I startled or surprised them.. that's the only reason I mentioned that. The Julies and our angel Fred don't really seem to have much interest in the current but I think that's a species-particular behavior and it could explain what happened with your guy.

outlaw

Maybe I did just startle them... I think the big one (Red Fin) likes to sit up by it though. He will just sit next to the head of it and "flap" his fins... maybe exercising? lol