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Hi everyone, I’m new! I currently have a 46 gallon planted aquarium but just purchased a 125 and Eheim 2229 wet dry filter and have plans to set it up at a peacock and hap tank. But, now that I have the aquarium I don’t know where to go from here and seeking guidance. I have several questions.
What is the best substrate?
What rocks are best for building caves and where is the best place to acquire them?
Must the rocks come from a pet shop?
When I started my planted tank I did a fishless cycle and it took quite some time dosing with ammonia, and then fully stocked the tank. For this one I would like to start off with a handful of juveniles and slowly build by stock as I find that extra special fish now and again. How do I go about doing this?
While at my LFS I was told that there are some smaller species of cichlids that I could also add to the tank. Which ones are safe to put together? I would love to have larger peacocks, and also have some smaller fish as well, for a more natural feel.
My filter has a spray bar, is a power head needed, I do have one, should I use it as well?
Any other tips would be greatly helpful!
Thank you everyone!!!
What is the best substrate?
What rocks are best for building caves and where is the best place to acquire them?
Must the rocks come from a pet shop?
When I started my planted tank I did a fishless cycle and it took quite some time dosing with ammonia, and then fully stocked the tank. For this one I would like to start off with a handful of juveniles and slowly build by stock as I find that extra special fish now and again. How do I go about doing this?
While at my LFS I was told that there are some smaller species of cichlids that I could also add to the tank. Which ones are safe to put together? I would love to have larger peacocks, and also have some smaller fish as well, for a more natural feel.
My filter has a spray bar, is a power head needed, I do have one, should I use it as well?
Any other tips would be greatly helpful!
Thank you everyone!!!