Photo #11 - Large South And Central American Cichlids

150 gallons freshwater fish tank (mostly fish and non-living decorations) - Large South and Central American Cichlids

Submitted By: Brian Lineweaver on 10/11/2006

Photo Caption: Large South and Central American Cichlids

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State: Texas

Country: United States

Description: 150 gallon tank (72x24x20). 40gal. wet/dry filter, 5 gal of Bio-balls, 1 mag drive 9.5, 1 rio 2500 for return pumps. Magnum 350 canister 2-175W metal halide bulbs (10000K) in Hamilton pendants. 3" of Natural gravel, rocks and plastic plants. Temp 78 constant. 350W Otto Heater Built in-wall

Advice: Don't give up. Be patient and read, read, read.

Fish Kept: Red Devil, Jack Dempseys, slavinis, Jewels, Green Terrors, Texas Cichlids, YoYo Loach, Blue red tail Botia, Pictus Catfish, Convicts

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Tank Size: 150 gallons

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beautiful tank...nice mixture of fish!!!!!

Edvin

2009-08-06 11:21:05

this awesome tank has a gutsy mix of fish i love it full credit to you

alan

2009-01-22 01:48:06

Smooth tank

Brandon

2008-06-26 02:34:37

good set up

brett and brandie

2007-12-14 07:02:22

good looking tank. Love the fish selection. I have 2 Dempseys and 1 Texas Cichlid and I love them (I have a picture coming soon. Do all your fish get along for the most part in that setup?