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by finnleyes
Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:31 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: creating a cichlid cave environment
Replies: 9
Views: 1406

Re: creating a cichlid cave environment

I think limestone, sandstone, and granite work best for me. Slate isn't ideal, it's too flat and doesn't create natural caves. The only cave systems you can make with slate are somewhat artificial and easily toppled. However, slate can be a good accent rock for some aquariums with multiple types of ...
by finnleyes
Thu Aug 24, 2023 6:33 pm
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: creating a cichlid cave environment
Replies: 9
Views: 1406

Re: creating a cichlid cave environment

Considering the cichlids, I'm wondering if a specific rock type would be more suitable. Maybe anubias would work well too. I'm thinking of getting lava rocks and stacking them at the back, letting them settle naturally. Between slate and granite, which one's better? I've already checked the local ...
by finnleyes
Thu Apr 21, 2022 8:59 am
Forum: Cichlids
Topic: Help with cichlids
Replies: 13
Views: 2084

Re: Help with cichlids


I'm converting my 65 gallon tank to cichlids and was advised to add a bunch at once, but I'm holding off till I get the buffer and Malawi salt in. It used to be freshwater, but it's cycled now and I'm ready for the switch. Thing is, I was told to buy them all at the same time so they don't ...