Aquarium Dimensions - Cichlid Fish Forum
Dec 24, 2009 · STANDARD TANKS: VOLUME: DIMENSIONS: Gallons: Liters: Inches: Centimeters: 2½: 9½: 12 x 6 x 8: 30 x 15 x 20¼: 5½: 21: 16 x 8 x 10: 41 x 20¼ x 25½
Aquarium Calculator - Unit Conversion Tables - Cichlid Fish Forum
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Tank sizes | Cichlid Fish Forum
Sep 13, 2024 · 577 posts · Joined 2023. #4 · Sep 14, 2024. Buy a bit of mdf the same size as your tank stand. That will help spread the load rather than it acting on the points the feet hit the floor. My first ever tank was bigger than that and we sited it in the living room of my new build back in the 1980’s. There was a 3-4’ space below the floor.
Setting Up the Perfect Mbuna Environment | Cichlid Fish Forum
Dec 24, 2009 · AQUARIUM SIZE: Mbuna as we know them are nasty while colorful fish. This pugnacious behavior prevents us from keeping them in some of the smaller aquarium sizes. The best size aquarium to house mbuna is 70-90 gallons but the absolute smallest is 55 gallons.
New Six Foot Aquarium: Selecting a 125, 150 or 180...
Sep 15, 2023 · Aqueon seems to be better quality. Aqueon and seapora make 180 gallon tanks still. I bought my tank from an aquatic store in Charlotte NC and they carry bigger tanks. Tank with lids and delivery (1 hour away) it came out to $950 and that's with tax. 125g central american, 125 south american, four 75g setups, two 40g.
Aquarium substrate which colour - Cichlid Fish Forum
Jul 12, 2024 · I'm super fussy about my substrate - it's gotta be black or natural coloured. Most of my tanks have black gravel, for the big CA cichlids. But I have a group of heterospila who do exactly as stated above and get WAY, WAY too dark over the black substrate. I lightened it up by adding natural gravel to it for a 50/50 mix, which worked wonderfully ...
Demasoni: The 'Wrong' African Mbuna Cichlid? - Cichlid Fish Forum
Nov 18, 2021 · 52 posts · Joined 2021. #9 · Nov 23, 2021. My first african cichlid tank was a 75 gallon with 24 juvenile demasonis bought from a reputable online breeder. After a few weeks of adjustment, I started losing a fish about once a week due to aggression. The smallest fish would get nipped and chased to death.
The Tanganyikan Community Tank: Part I | Cichlid Fish Forum
Dec 24, 2009 · Also, selecting fishes of similar sizes should be a consideration, as some fish get too large and cannot be trusted with smaller varieties. In a 55-gallon tank you can have a nice variety and still meet the above recommendations. Part 2 of this article will address the various communities that can be kept in a Lake Tanganyika aquarium.
Unable to remove gray film on rocks | Cichlid Fish Forum
Jan 20, 2024 · They are generally available in good aquarium sizes with a range in size that is smaller than your fist on up head sized.-There IS something else you could consider though. Your AQUARIUM ITSELF is an interesting life-form you have taken on for keeping. The fish and other creatures within it, just make it more visually interesting for us.
Best substrate for sand moving SA Cichlids? - Cichlid Fish Forum
Feb 3, 2024 · The small and smooth grain size also makes it safer for use in aquariums housing bottom feeders or sand sifting invertebrates. Currently Viewing: Peace River – A fine gravel-like substrate with a range of colors including brown, tan, black, and red. Typical Size: 1.0 – 2.0mm. Average Density: 93 pounds per cubic foot.