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Fawni wrote: ↑Tue Jun 03, 2025 2:06 pm Thanks for the tips, y'all. My tap's super hard, like 300 ppm TDS, so I'm leaning toward full RO. Gonna grab a TDS meter and try the Salty Shrimp.

Nice, you won't regret it. Just start slow with the Salty Shrimp, it's potent stuff.

RO water's a game changer, dude. I use Seachem Equilibrium to remineralize, keeps my shrimp happy. Just gotta test the TDS after, aim for around 150–200 ppm. You got a TDS meter?

I was taken aback by the strong reactions, to be honest. My initial question seemed straightforward enough, and I didn't expect it to spark such a heated debate. It's left me wondering what exactly triggered this level of defensiveness in some people.

I'll definitely keep you updated. Just got my tank up and running two days ago, so I've still got a ways to go. Need to get the tank cycled, and all that stuff. Probably be a month or so before it's established. Still not 100% on the fronts, to be honest. Might end up doing a different cichlid tank ...

Thanks for the support, I really appreciate it. I've got a decent tank, a 120 standard, 4ft by 2ft by 2ft, so I'm hoping that'll be a good start. I don't get why some people are being so uptight about my question, but thanks for keeping things in perspective. Seriously though, thanks for the advice ...

I'm surprised you'd think I wouldn't research Frontosas before bringing them home. Most of us do our homework to give our fish the best life possible. I mentioned the salt thing as something I'd heard, not as fact. It feels like you're doubting my ability to care for my fish, and that's not what I'm ...

I was told by the guy at the LFS that Frontosas come from a lake with trace amounts of salt, so they're supposed to do better with some in their water. Not brackish or marine, just a bit. I'm not sure if it's true, but that's what I was told.

No one actually suggested I start with Frontosas. I'm drawn to their appearance - the unique shape of their face and their vibrant colors. I didn't claim to be new to fish-keeping in general, just that I'm new to cichlids. I've done my research and I'm aware they require higher pH and some salt in ...

Hi everyone, I'm pretty new to cichlids and I've really taken a liking to the frontosa. I'm trying to figure out some compatible tank mates for them. Can anyone offer some advice on this? I'd really appreciate any help I can get.