Getting a fish tank
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I have always been interested in keeping up on an aquarium. I've had them on and off, but since I've been away at school the last 4 years. I'd like to have a 55 gallon tank with cichlids as soon as I can have a solid place to stay. My friend has a 55 gallon salt tank and I'd love to have a salt water tank but it is a lot of work and a very slow process.
^haha we are both from Rockford but not even close
^haha we are both from Rockford but not even close
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Man that Queen Angle looks awesome. I do have a few questions though. Ive heard mixed answers about water changes. People say they change 10-15% every week and then others say they change 30-45% every 2-3 weeks. What would you recommend?
Also I used to have a dingy filter for my 20 gal but since this one is almost twice as big what type of filter would be best. Ive looked around and i kinda like the idea of this one. http://www.aquacave.com/hagen-fluval...lter-2856.html
I think it would be awesome to have the plants moving kinda like they are in a current since im going for a natural look.
Thanks in advance.
Also I used to have a dingy filter for my 20 gal but since this one is almost twice as big what type of filter would be best. Ive looked around and i kinda like the idea of this one. http://www.aquacave.com/hagen-fluval...lter-2856.html
I think it would be awesome to have the plants moving kinda like they are in a current since im going for a natural look.
Thanks in advance.
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Well im starting to get my tank together. Ive got the stand, the tank and some stuff in it.
![](http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/cvidal07/e6ad1028.jpg)
I havent put plants in it yet cause im making sure the Ph levels are alright before i do. All in all it will be about another week before i start adding fish.
For plants i plan on adding the following
Amazon sword
![](http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/plants/RosettePlants/images/AmazonSwordWFPR_C145.jpg)
This fern which i dont know the name
![](http://i661.photobucket.com/albums/uu339/cvidal07/e6ad1028.jpg)
I havent put plants in it yet cause im making sure the Ph levels are alright before i do. All in all it will be about another week before i start adding fish.
For plants i plan on adding the following
Amazon sword
![](http://animal-world.com/encyclo/fresh/plants/RosettePlants/images/AmazonSwordWFPR_C145.jpg)
This fern which i dont know the name
![](http://s.petco.com/Assets/product_images/8/800443076392C.jpg)
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