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Offline PhantomCavie

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New to fish, but eager to learn!
« on: April 01, 2014, 05:37:17 PM »
Hi everyone!

I haven't actually owned any fish before but I'm excited to finally get into the hobby. I'm from the Allendale area and would love any tips you have for tanks to start with, where to shop reliably, and what to know before starting out. I've done a bit of research myself, but I still have so many questions! haha

Is there anyone here that has experience aquascaping their cichlid tank? I've heard mixed reviews about what cichlids tend to do with plants. I'm hoping to start out simple with a 75g and some peacock cichlids so like I said, any tips would be greatly appreciated!!

Thanks!
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Offline African cichlid Keeper

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #1 on: April 01, 2014, 05:40:19 PM »
Welcome.
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Offline lilscoots

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #2 on: April 01, 2014, 07:13:32 PM »
welcome, most plants will get ripped up.  You can glue anubias and java fern to rocks.
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Offline Maize-N-Blue-D

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #3 on: April 01, 2014, 08:18:32 PM »
Welcome to the forum:

Probably the best advice I can bestow to a first time aquarist is the learn and understand the Nitrogen cycle !

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/fishless_cycling.php

Here are some other good links to help you learn:

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/

http://www.cichlid-forum.com/articles/





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Offline Regalblue

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #4 on: April 01, 2014, 09:36:35 PM »
Welcome to the forum.
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Offline Saulosi77

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #5 on: April 01, 2014, 10:11:43 PM »
Welcome to the forum!
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Offline Stan M.

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #6 on: April 01, 2014, 10:24:24 PM »
Welcome to MCA.
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Offline jcunningham0295

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #7 on: April 01, 2014, 10:48:56 PM »
Welcome to the forum.
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Offline SteveScheuring

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #8 on: April 02, 2014, 10:33:17 AM »
Welcome.  I have learned lots from the forum.  The answers to my questions have been very informative and helpful.  Ask and someone will help.
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Offline Ron

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #9 on: April 02, 2014, 05:08:42 PM »
Welcome.

IME, cichlids tend to move the substrate around a lot, which is problematic for any plants who's roots need to remain in the substrate. I'd imagine you could use small pots and hide them as a way to get around this problem.
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Offline Super Turtleman

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #10 on: April 02, 2014, 08:08:07 PM »
Welcome.

There are endless ways to decorate your tank. Too many for us to really guide you. Search Google images and I'm sure you'll get some ideas to steer you in the direction you like. With peacocks you don't really need a lot of rocks or plants...unless you want them of course. I wouldn't hold out hope for plants lasting...it's a 50/50 IMO.

As for where to shop, I find buying from fellow hobbyists/breeders gets me better fish at a better price. Check out the aquatic events section to see whats coming up. Also, check the For Sale section...good stuff.
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Offline Frenchie

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Re: New to fish, but eager to learn!
« Reply #11 on: April 20, 2014, 04:24:08 PM »
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