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- Fri Aug 25, 2023 4:31 am
- Forum: Cichlids
- Topic: creating a cichlid cave environment
- Replies: 9
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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 ...
- 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 ...
- 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 ...