RGrimes15
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Hello, I have been in the fish keeping hobby for some time now. I recently finished my 55 gallon and it's been up for about a month now.
I plan to create a mix tank of cichlids and a Gold Nugget. The Gold Nugget Pleco I got today and I am finally glad I was able to get one sense they are a more rare breed. I have an Electric Yellow Cichlids in there by himself who is his only tank mate to help get the tank cycled a few weeks prior adding the Nugget. I will be adding smaller cichlids no more than 5 to 6 inches so the Plec will be bigger since he is supposedly to get up to 8 or 9 inches. Does anyone have any experiences with these guys? I did my fair share of research but everyone has a different opinion so can I have some facts so I know he will live a long and healthy live. I am aware they do tend to jump out of the tank if the lid is not shut and to watch out for sunken bellies on these guys.
My main questions are:
pH? I believe it is 6.5 to 7.5. Mine is currently 7.4 but I do tend to lower it more to about 7 or 6.8. And best way to lower it using peat moss in my Fluval 306 or just drift wood? Or both?
length? I believe 8 or 9 inches?
And best way to lower ammonia on the aquarium. We have had a lot of rain and that has caused a spike in our tap from last water change a few days ago.
Thanks
If you guys are curious I named him Lucky
I plan to create a mix tank of cichlids and a Gold Nugget. The Gold Nugget Pleco I got today and I am finally glad I was able to get one sense they are a more rare breed. I have an Electric Yellow Cichlids in there by himself who is his only tank mate to help get the tank cycled a few weeks prior adding the Nugget. I will be adding smaller cichlids no more than 5 to 6 inches so the Plec will be bigger since he is supposedly to get up to 8 or 9 inches. Does anyone have any experiences with these guys? I did my fair share of research but everyone has a different opinion so can I have some facts so I know he will live a long and healthy live. I am aware they do tend to jump out of the tank if the lid is not shut and to watch out for sunken bellies on these guys.
My main questions are:
pH? I believe it is 6.5 to 7.5. Mine is currently 7.4 but I do tend to lower it more to about 7 or 6.8. And best way to lower it using peat moss in my Fluval 306 or just drift wood? Or both?
length? I believe 8 or 9 inches?
And best way to lower ammonia on the aquarium. We have had a lot of rain and that has caused a spike in our tap from last water change a few days ago.
Thanks
If you guys are curious I named him Lucky