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Old 08-15-2011, 06:27 PM   #1 (permalink)
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Default wanting to change to cichlids need ideas

wanting to change tank to cichlids, what do i really need to do, can i put the bigger rock on top of the substrate i have? can i leave the plants in there i have? the LFS here in town will take the fish i have on trade in for the cichlids they have, and they have some really nice ones. is tehre anything different that i need to do as far as care for them really different than the tetras, barbs i have now, any help would be appreciated
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Old 08-15-2011, 08:21 PM   #2 (permalink)
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Default Re: wanting to change to cichlids need ideas

Depending on the cichlids your plants won't last long. You need to make a lot of caves out of rock or something and enough to have a cave for each one actually. If your water is soft you might want to add some crushed coral to harden the water.
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