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by olixo
Wed Feb 26, 2025 10:06 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 6288

Re: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium

Just had a play around with the rocks for my tank and this is my first attempt at a hard scape. I've tried to create some interesting hiding places and caves for my future fish. Some of the rocks are balanced a bit precariously, I'm wondering if I should glue them together or if the water pressure ...
by olixo
Wed Feb 26, 2025 6:56 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 6288

Re: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium

Got my rocks, now I can start playing around with the scape for the next day before the tank arrives.
by olixo
Wed Feb 26, 2025 2:41 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 6288

Re: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium

I've been searching for the right substrate in Dubai and I found a few options that came up when I searched for cichlid-friendly substrate. I've got two main options to consider - Classica Marine Aragonite and AkvaStabil Cichlid Sand. The Classica Marine Aragonite seems like a good choice, but I'm ...
by olixo
Wed Feb 26, 2025 2:18 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 6288

Re: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium



Hey Everyone,

I'm getting a 60 Gallon Ckento4o 120 next week and I'm planning to rock scape it for hiding places and caves. I'll be cycling the tank before adding any fish.

I've been doing some research and I came across this idea of overstocking to reduce aggression in fish. KGTropicals on ...
by olixo
Wed Feb 26, 2025 12:39 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 6288

Re: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium


So I've got a few things I need to know before I start setting up my tank. Can you tell me the dimensions of the Ckento4o 120 - length, width, and height?

Also, I need to know the GH, KH, and pH of my tap water. I'll check with my water supply company or take a sample to the local pet shop to ...
by olixo
Wed Feb 26, 2025 7:22 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 6288

Re: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium

Hey willie32,

I'm really excited but feeling a bit underprepared, to be honest. Birthday present and all, so not much time to prep left.

I'd love some newbie tips, especially since my goal is to create a super colourful and active tank.

I have a few questions - hope you can help me out. I'm ...
by olixo
Wed Feb 26, 2025 4:22 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium
Replies: 14
Views: 6288

getting started with a 60 gallon aquarium

Hey Everyone,

I'm getting a 60 Gallon Ckento4o 120 next week and I'm planning to rock scape it for hiding places and caves. I'll be cycling the tank before adding any fish.

I've been doing some research and I came across this idea of overstocking to reduce aggression in fish. KGTropicals on ...
by olixo
Mon Oct 21, 2024 1:05 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: keeping sterbai corys with lake malawi cichlids?
Replies: 6
Views: 1998

keeping sterbai corys with lake malawi cichlids?

Has anyone kept Sterbai Cory's with african cichlids?

I've got 6 of them in my tank at the moment, but I'm planning on making the switch to a cichlid tank. Don't mind re-homing the angels and tetras, but I'm really attached to the little Cory's. Will they be okay with the cichlids or am I looking ...