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DaisyDew wrote: ↑Sat Jun 28, 2025 5:51 pm If you go with Frogbit, keep your filter flow low. Too much current and it'll just get pushed around. Learned that the hard way.

Yep, same here. I ended up using a sponge filter in my molly tank, and the Frogbit finally stayed put. Bonus: the mollies seem to like the gentler flow too.

Mollies can be lil' munchers, but they usually leave tougher plants alone. Java Fern and Anubias are solid picks, they're tough and don't need much light. Just attach 'em to driftwood or rocks, no need to bury the roots. My mollies never messed with 'em.


Agreed, but if you want something with ...

You're pretty limited with a GBR, since they're quite particular about their water temp - 82 degrees is their sweet spot, but most common fish prefer it closer to 77. What's the size of your tank, by the way?

I've got some thoughts on rock choices for mbuna tanks - personally, I think limestone, sandstone, and granite are the way to go. Slate just doesn't cut it, it's too flat and doesn't create natural-looking caves. I mean, you can try to make cave systems with slate, but they're always gonna be a bit ...

I picked up rocks in all shapes and sizes, nothing too big that it'd overwhelm the tank, nor too small that it'd get lost. I've got rocks ranging from 3 inches all the way up to a foot in length.

Still looks a bit dicey to me, I've just been super cautious with my own setup. Don't want a rock to get dislodged and end up with a busted tank, that's just a nightmare.

Your tank does look a bit unstable, to be honest. I'd be concerned about it tipping over, especially with cichlids being such active swimmers. Also, I think you could add more rocks to create some hiding places and visual interest. Just make sure they're secure and won't topple over when the fish ...

That scape is absolutely stunning, love the way the kiln dried sand and Atlantic Paddle Stones complement each other, and your fish are thriving in their new environment.

You could definitely run that Aqua-Tech as a sidekick if you pair it with a good canister filter. If you're looking for another hang-on-back option, you'd need a pretty large one to handle the extra load.

Thanks for all the suggestions! I'll try adding amino acids and phyto to my routine. My flow is moderate, and I feed every other day. Calcium is at 420.