Creating natural, functional cichlid display tanks

[FINWIN]

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380G

Xingu River. . . Minus the wood .

Love this thread!

I really like the positioning and shape of those driftwood pieces. They really sculpt the space of the tank with definition but don't hinder the fish at all. Is that 380 a tall tank? To my eye it looks boxy.

 

[DawnMichele]

Love,Love,Love all your tanks!!!!!

 

[Arraiza01]

I really like the positioning and shape of those driftwood pieces. They really sculpt the space of the tank with definition but don't hinder the fish at all. Is that 380 a tall tank? To my eye it looks boxy.

6.5'x30"x3'.

Ty for the compliment.

 

[Arraiza01]

 

[Arraiza01]

 

[Stanzzzz7]

Well I hardly visit these days but I’ve just taken a peek and was surprised to see my old thread brought back to life.
Some nice set ups and fish posted.
It’s nice to see people keeping naturalistic set ups that show that some research and creativity.

 

[Stanzzzz7]

I thought I was anally retentive back when this thread was 1st begun back in 2018.
Now in 2024, I will only keep cichlids (and other fish that are found in the same river system.
Some might think that puts severe limits of diversity, but that hardy feels confining where from where I sit
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Although I have only found 3 species of cichlids (so far) in this river system, other fish species more than make up for it.
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Everything from loach like gobies, and Chaetostoma Plecos, to shrimp, to any number of dithering tetras and live bearers keep the water column busy.
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Interesting fish selection Duane’s. As to be expected.

 

[duanes]

Well I hardly visit these days but I’ve just taken a peek and was surprised to see my old thread brought back to life.

I've noticed you're not around as much as you used to be.
Miss some of that banter.