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You're gonna need a bunch of rocks, and I mean a lot, to make this setup stable and suitable for your cichlids.

I'm thinking of getting more rocks, but what size would you guys recommend - 4 inches or bigger?

Also, I've been wondering about something. The guy at the fish store told me not to remove any fish until I'm ready to replace them, because of the bio load. I had 9 fish in the tank and he said it was ...

I've made some progress - how's it looking now. I'm still planning to get even more rocks after I get back from vacation, gonna keep working on it.

I've made some progress, definitely need more rocks though. I started working on the cave on the back wall, was a bit worried my airstone would break but it's still bubbling away fine. Just about to post a pic so you can see how it's coming along.

I reworked the layout, planning to add a lot more rocks soon. Currently, it's stable, but I'm unsure - should the caves be closed off at the back or left open? Also, what's the ideal height for them? My main challenge is getting the second-level rocks to stay stable.

I've got a couple of the top rocks that are a little unstable, how do you guys secure them so they don't get knocked over by the fish, I don't want any accidents happening in my tank.

I'm holding off on adding cichlids for now since I'm heading out on vacation soon. My tank's fully cycled, but I'm dealing with a higher pH than I'd like at the moment. I've got the Malawi buffer and cichlid salt on hand, though. Before introducing any cichlids, I'll definitely be removing all the ...

i dont really mind either way, someone mentioned he's kinda rare, if i grow him and he turns out to be rare, i'll definitely keep him, but if not, i might consider letting him go

I picked one up and was curious if he's hard to find. Didn't realize he was rare at the time, just thought he looked awesome so I grabbed him.

Thanks for the suggestions, everyone. I'll definitely try Java Moss, Anubias, and Marimo Moss Balls. My tank's at 76°F, so that should work. Any tips on how to attach the Anubias to driftwood?