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Yo, I did this last month! It's chill if you take it slow. I scooped out the gravel bit by bit, rinsed the sand super well first, and my betta didn't even blink. Just make sure the new stuff isn't too sharp, yeah?


Agreed on rinsing the sand. I didn't do that once and clouded my tank for days ...

No Mbuna experience here, but I do have some insight with my African cichlids - Peacocks and Haps. I've tried isolating the Alpha male a few times, but the next in line just takes the reins. I ended up putting everyone back together and now they seem to be taking turns being the dominant one ...

Looks Good!
Red Tiger Lotus is actually my second favorite plant, I have to say. Here's a pic of mine thriving in my 55g tank. Just a heads up, these plants develop pretty long roots and can take over if you're not careful. I started with just two bulbs and now I've sold over a dozen - they're ...

I'd think twice about putting them in with mbuna, those guys are notorious plant-eaters. Soft plants and mbuna just don't mix, I'm not optimistic about the outcome.


Agree, LOL. I've had my fair share of experience with Africans, and I gotta say, most keepers I've come across haven't had much ...