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I'm guessing you're using the old filter or at least the media from it. No offense if this is a no-brainer, but lethargy can be a sign of issues in the tank. Maybe they're going through a mini cycle - I went through this when I upgraded. Big water changes seemed to perk everyone up.


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I almost lost it when I saw Lego land, I was ready to go off. But then I got it. Seriously though, that was a terrible setup. African Cichlids are no joke, they're like the Chimps of the fish world, don't mess with them.

They're doing what comes naturally, hiding in the rocks, thank goodness you ...

What type of cichlid do you have in there? Any aggression issues with the tankmates? Got a pic of your setup? Try adding a powerhead to the tank, see if that gets them out of hiding.


To be honest I've had these for a couple of months, can't remember the exact type but I'll try to get some pics ...

My fish are always hiding behind the rocks and I barely catch a glimpse of them, it's pretty dull. Is there something causing this, can I do something to make them more active?

Yeah noticed you're almost done with yours now, that's great. Would be good to see some pics of it when it's up and running, cheers.

Also, I commented on your thread, just trying to reach that 15 post limit, it's a bit frustrating to be honest.

Cheers for the interest, a sump's basically another tank or container under your main one. Not just a filter, but helps with filtration, and can increase your overall water volume. They're often used with drilled tanks, but you can make a DIY overflow without drilling yours. They're popular for ...

Joey does a diy canister filter on diyfishkeepers, I think it's a great idea. My sump design is also on there in a recent thread, not sure if you've seen it.

A sump is basically another way of filtering your tank, it's like a refugium, but can be used for other things as well, like a place for ...

Cheers for the advice, looks like I'm on the right track. I've had a look at diyfishkeepers and it's a great site, loads of good ideas. I've also checked out their youtube channel, it's really helpful. Can't wait to get everything sorted and looking good, should be a big improvement on what I've got ...

Sorry about the title, wasn't sure how to word it haha.

I'm having a few issues with my 190 litre 4 foot tank, mainly the sand getting sucked into the filter, so I've decided to start fresh and give it a makeover on a tight budget.

I'd love to hear your thoughts on my plans and if you know of any ...