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The only time I experienced the smell you mention was when my filter’s were newly established and the bioload in the tank:tank size ratio was huge. In what way is carbon harmful to cichlids? I’ve never heard that. I don’t discredit it, but I’m curious since I do and will always use Carbon in...

Whoa, now those are some awesome names. I really like the meaning behind Artemis. Thank you! On the list it goes!

Thank you! I will be doing my best to share it as I go! There isn’t too much left to do to be honest. The cabinet has been built and ready for a few months. The sump needs some modifications and installations and it‘s good to go. Then the tank I believe will have a 12 week lead time which will...

That’s an interesting pattern of thought. I had considered smaller fish because my pattern for thought was going for something too small for him/her to bother. I was thinking Cardinals since I can get them for £0.50 each and they are stunning. However, they may be small enough to get sucked...

After weeks and weeks and even more weeks of head scratching, pondering and second-guessing, I have finally decided. As I start to close the chapter of university for this academic year, a new chapter begins. In the coming weeks, I will have completed my second undergraduate year and I will be...

I would glue a Java fern on the corner of one rock and let it grow out, then smaller plants like Anubias upfront. It might just be the pictures, but that really doesn’t seem like enough footprint for 20 tiger barbs to swim around all day. Also, you’d want to keep at least 6 Corydoras for them...

They may well become pellet trained, but cultures are easily hidden! ;) blackworms/vinegar eels require small containers. Vinegar eels are usually cultured in a jar, so they can’t be placed out of sight. Out of sight = out of mind!

Top: Hatchetfish Middle:Amazon Puffers Bottom: Corydoras/Whiptail Catfish/Otto’s Amazon inspired community. Activity in all levels of the tank and some oddball fish too.

I second this. First class advice.

A misunderstanding between myself and the seller meant I got these guys instead of traditional Yellow Tail Acei’s. Anyways, I collected my small group of 6 arrived last night. Roughly two inches They have been placed into my 25G which will also be used as their growout. I’m hoping they colour...

Water is probably best then.

Maybe take some inspiration from this. It was a nano, low tech Cherry Shrimp tank with a Betta Mahachaiensis. Had my Betta not flared constantly against the black background, it would not have come off. I really recommend one. Seeing this has really made me miss planted tanks. Eek!

Have to say, I’m always fascinated by your insight. As stated above, it’s possible to do. Not sure if it’s worth the headache. Maybe some different cichlids would be better? Bolivian Rams perhaps?

Mbuna could be a good alternative.

Activated Carbon is one form of chemical filtration.

Add a few caves. Whether that be from hardscape or decor. Or even DIY, such as PVC pipe. Add a black backdrop. I promise you your tank will transform with a black background. A plant like Vallisneria is really cool for Shrimp. I enjoy seeing them climb and graze on the Val’s leaves.

You can add a Scarlet Badis imo, your current bioload is small and they will not contribute much more to your bioload. What is the tank like? Planted or non planted? Filtration? I believe they usually are and remain finicky. It all depends on how much you love them. Starting cultures is easy...

Of the Mahachaiensis? Sure. I’m pretty sure this was the picture. I don’t think the Blue Dream was me, I don’t think I’ve kept them?... This is definitely true. I’m past the point of explaining the hobby to the them. When people laugh at medicating fish, it becomes beyond reasonable to me...

A quick summary) 1) Yes they should be overstocked 2) Male only reduces aggression and looks better 3) They are open water swimmers so decor isn’t too much of an issue 4) 65G I feel is too small for a Peacock Community, others will chime in too and give their thoughts

Cardboard should do the trick.