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I've had good luck with a two-part system, especially for tanks with heavy SPS demand. Dosing pumps help keep things stable, but you gotta test daily at first to dial it in. What's your alkalinity sitting at? If it's swinging, that'll mess with your calcium uptake.


Yep, dosing pumps are clutch ...

Wow, so I'm totally overwhelmed with all the info. Thanks guys for sharing your knowledge. I know my tank is on the smaller side for an Africa theme, but it's the biggest I can fit in my bedroom, and I'm already maxed out with three tanks.

I'm planning to go all out with the plants, and I'll ...

I completely understand the challenge of matching the temperaments of various fish, especially the Africans - I've heard they can be quite a handful. But honestly, they're just so stunning that I'm willing to take on the task.

I had no idea about the anubias, thanks for sharing that tidbit. I'm ...

Thanks for all the advice guys, I really appreciate it. I've got plenty of time to do my research since I won't be stocking until August. Leopard Bushfish are stunning, I'll definitely keep an eye out for them, and the Congo Tetras are just as beautiful.

For the hard-scape, I'm torn between rock ...

I've just set up a new 180 litre tank, a Rio, and I'm super excited to start my Africa theme project. I've had a thing for African Butterfly fish for ages, and I'm really eager to give cichlids a try - despite being a total newbie to them. My experience is mainly with bettas, tetras, and guppies ...