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Deepsea wrote: ↑Sat May 24, 2025 11:04 am Thanks for the advice, everyone. I'll look into upgrading to a proper tank. Any recommendations for a budget-friendly setup?

Petco often has dollar-per-gallon sales. Grab a 5-gallon, a cheap sponge filter, and a 50-watt heater. It's worth the investment for your fish's health.

Aquadecor's 3D backgrounds now use magnets for installation, I came across this while browsing. The Cichlid bros on youtube have recently fitted one to their African Cichlid tank, it seemed to work well for them.

You could consider attaching magnets to the back of your custom background using ...

I took the plunge and upgraded to a larger tank, and I have to say, there was no going back for me. Once those limitations of smaller tanks were lifted, the possibilities seemed endless and I found myself with so much more freedom to plan and create. I was initially worried about the maintenance ...

Considering your setup, I'd advise against the Geophagus this time. As earth eaters, they're all about shifting sand and passing it through their gills to find food. With gravel as your substrate, they won't be able to do that, so it might not be the best fit.

I'm a fan of variety myself, I find that minimalistic setups tend to lack a certain something. A scape with a range of textures and sizes just looks more natural to me.

My go-to plants are crypts - I've got about 12 different types, but I always like to mix it up with other species in my tanks ...

aquagone wrote: ↑Tue Dec 10, 2024 1:06 am I've seen my local fish store use this particular one and it seems to do the job alright.

Thanks for the suggestion, I'll take a look at the reviews for that one. Appreciate the tip.

Looking for a water conditioner for my malawi cichlids. Can anyone suggest a good one?

Honestly, I think it's perfect just the way it is - the only thing I'd change is the owner's address, to mine. I'm not even kidding, I'd love to have this tank and all its inhabitants. It's truly awesome, and I wouldn't touch a thing.

I'd agree it's too risky to add plecos with a breeding pair of kribs in a 35g tank. The cories are agile and can dodge the kribs, but plecos are a different story - they can be quite clumsy and will likely cause stress to the kribs as they bash about searching for food.

You really should get a good plant fertilizer, it would make a big difference.