Well after a couple years of keeping tropical fish I've decided to switch to cichlids and need to make a few changes to my aquarium before stocking and I needed some expert advice on a few thongs I'm not sure about.
First off I was thinking of using silica sand and wanted to know if that was a suitable substrate?
I have a tetra heater for 30-60 gallons and need to know if that's an ok heater or if I should get another.I've never had trouble keeping the temp at 78 so I think I'm ok.
I have a hang on back tetra filter that houses two carbon cartridges and need to know if that's adequate filtration for my 55 gallon tank or if i should add another filter or just replace the one I have completely.
Also I need to know if I need some other form of water movement.I have two big airstones which keep the surface disrupted pretty well I think.
I want to use Texas holey rock but was wondering if that's something easily gotten from a local rock quarry or does it depend on what area of Texas your in?
My last question is while switching to sand I have two blood parrots and I want to remove them from the tank and haven't any clue how to go about it safely.I've had them for awhile and definitely don't want anything to happen to them.I've kept them with labs in the past for a short stint so I know they'll do just fine with the cichlids I'm wanting to stock my tank with.
I appreciate anyone that posts on here and can offer Amy help or advice.thanks ahead of time!
First off I was thinking of using silica sand and wanted to know if that was a suitable substrate?
I have a tetra heater for 30-60 gallons and need to know if that's an ok heater or if I should get another.I've never had trouble keeping the temp at 78 so I think I'm ok.
I have a hang on back tetra filter that houses two carbon cartridges and need to know if that's adequate filtration for my 55 gallon tank or if i should add another filter or just replace the one I have completely.
Also I need to know if I need some other form of water movement.I have two big airstones which keep the surface disrupted pretty well I think.
I want to use Texas holey rock but was wondering if that's something easily gotten from a local rock quarry or does it depend on what area of Texas your in?
My last question is while switching to sand I have two blood parrots and I want to remove them from the tank and haven't any clue how to go about it safely.I've had them for awhile and definitely don't want anything to happen to them.I've kept them with labs in the past for a short stint so I know they'll do just fine with the cichlids I'm wanting to stock my tank with.
I appreciate anyone that posts on here and can offer Amy help or advice.thanks ahead of time!