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http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6jPfcXE7Ys&feature=youtu.be

Yeah the holes in the rock caves definitely aren't natural, but I like seeing the fish poking their heads out...

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Thanks! I have added more rock caves and removed some shells after I took the video... I'll try to get some pics tonight... And I will definitely follow your advice and keep it a species only tank.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=cnNXg1L1xBA&feature=youtu.be

Everyone is doing well so far... thumbs2: I'm uploading a video to youtube right now...

I was able to get a refund (store credit) for the dead fish. They just needed a receipt and a water sample which they tested with an API liquid test kit! The results were 0/0/10. Same results I got...

The store does have a 7 day guarantee so that shouldn't be a problem. I might try adding more rocks and a few juvenile fish and see how they get along...

Thanks! Seems hard to believe it's only 5 months old...

Thanks for the reply! I am liking the Brichardi. He seems to have some interesting habits... digging, moving sand, etc. and I think he is a beautiful fish. I just love the "lyretail". I am also...

I was hoping you would reply! Thanks! Either way it would be species-only.

Something that might help me decide... would the Brichardi be aggressive toward new additions? The LFS I bought him from...

in my search for multies I came accross a mated pair of Neolamprologus Brichardi. I just couldn't resist. The pet store worker was able to net one right away, but had trouble netting the other. I...

Quick update: crypts added from my 20 long and doing well... new sponge filters (no more filter noise). Also added 4 assassins once I realized just how cool they look.

Here's a full shot:
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Slight change of plans...
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Yup- definitely doing at least one large water change before stocking. Might be a while before I can find my multies... I will have to feed the BB with ammonia until I stock, I plan on keeping...

I am calling the tank officially cycled. Tested 0 ammo, 0 trites yesterday, dosed to 2ppm ammo last night, tested 0 ammo, 0 trites today! (Trates are around 80)

Time to go fishing!!!!

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Just checked levels... nitrite is dropping!!!

I did transfer some media from the old filter and the sponge filter was also in the old setup so I guess some bacteria did survive even though I wasn't able to find pure ammonia right away. I...

Cycle is progressing... Ammonia is dropping to 0 overnight (I'm dosing to 2ppm in the evening and retesting in the morning). Nitrites aren't dropping yet, though. I haven't been testing nitrates (why...

I don't want to overcrowd the tank with rocks, but now that I see it with the shells in it I am thinking about maybe getting a large rock to go on the right side and moving the two medium size rocks...

Thanks! Works pretty good for me, especially in the shrimp tank. Nice gentle flow. And if you put the same amount of new water in the bucket that you took out of the tank you can start siphoning the...

Here's a pic of a water change on my shrimp tank.
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Lift the bucket once, start the siphon, and your good to go. BTW I attached a small stone to the end of the airline tubing with a rubber band...

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Shells!!

My shells will be waiting for me when I get home from work!! :19: