Oh no....

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.

"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.