Re: Oh no....

[ss]

Please keep a watchful eye on your new cichlid tank. It typically
takes more than 2 weeks to cycle a tank, and yet you have thrown in 15
cichlids in just that time, which are typically more sensitive than
trops.

watch the nitrite/nitrate levels

cheers

On Tue, 21 Dec 2004 22:35:13 GMT, "Gary" >
wrote:

>OK guys,
>
>Setup my 100 litre 3ft tank two month ago, has a variety of Guppies, Neons
>and Mollies. A catfish or 2, as well. Had good fun with it, really enjoyed
>setting it up.
>
>Bitten by the bug, 2 weeks ago, I get my 300 litre 4ft bow front aquarium,
>which now houses 15 cichlids of various descriptions. Not only is the
>aquarium much more stunning than its younger brother, but the fish are so
>much more beautiful than anything in my little 3ft baby tank. I am now
>feeling demotivated with the first setup, and want to advance my cichlid
>hobby even further :( .
>
>I am tempted to put an ad in the paper offering the fish for free to anyone
>with a suitable tank, and then get even more cichlid for the 3ft tank
>(Obviously not as many!).
>
>Anyone else experience this? Hopefully it will pass, and I will start
>enjoying the smaller tank and its occupents again....but those cichlids,
>WOW!
>
>Regards,
>
>Gary.
>

[Gary]

"ss" <ss@> wrote in message
...
>
> Please keep a watchful eye on your new cichlid tank. It typically
> takes more than 2 weeks to cycle a tank, and yet you have thrown in 15
> cichlids in just that time, which are typically more sensitive than
> trops.
>
> watch the nitrite/nitrate levels


Definately. I did ask numerous people about this and read various books
before jumping in. They all said that with LM Cichlids, you must put a
large number of your total stock in to begin with, the local fish shop said
50% of the total fish. I was advised in doing so, a pecking order could be
established early on.

I am testing water daily, and doing a 30% - 40% change each time I see any
rise in Nitrite, Nitrate & Amonia.

Regards,

Gary.