Aquascaping African Cichlid Aquarium
Aquascaping African Cichlid Aquarium
Usually, many enthusiasts or pet owners would seek out a freshwater or saltwater community, but the African cichlid tanks provide a nice balance between the simplicity of a freshwater reservoir and the vibrant colors of saltwater tanks. An African Cichlid tank is an excellent beginner option, as well as someone who enjoys the colors of saltwater fish, but might not be ready to commit to the costs and extra upkeep that comes with saltwater tanks.
If you are aquascaping an African Cichlid tank, you can use almost any rocks, not just the calcium-rich types. Some African cichlid enthusiasts aquascape using live rocks, as this helps make water more stable.
If you are keeping South American cichlids, which prefer a soft, acidic water, then certain rocks make stabilizing water chemistry impossible. South American cichlids want soft water, meaning these types of rocks are going to do no good. Rocks for African Cichlid tanks should also be fairly soft, smooth enough that cichlids do not hurt themselves on rocks, yet also firm enough so they will not degrade in the water. When choosing actual rocks for your cichlid tanks, be sure that they are soft enough for safety, hard enough for them to really last in the water, and that they are of the correct mineral content so that water parameters remain stable and perfect for your inhabitants.
This Honeycomb Limestone Rock is perfect for cichlid tanks because it is quite a big rock. Since all African Cichlids prefers a pH between 7.5-9.0, African Cichlids are among a handful of freshwater species that can have their tanks decorated with corals, sand, and ocean rocks that push their pH up and keep their waters tempered. Standard aquarium sand or gravel can be used, however crushed coral, coral sand, or crushed oyster shells will all contribute to maintaining a correct pH and alkalinity that supports good health and color in your African Cichlid. Live plants are not a part of the African cichlids exhibit, and fish prefer a more muted lighting, making standard aquarium lighting more than adequate.
Since most (male) cichlids are territorial, an aquarium needs to be nicely structured with decorations and plants in order to give the fish somewhere to hide and breed. Although fish tanks for rift lake cichlids from Africa are usually kept too full in order to alleviate aggressiveness, the activity of that many fish eventually topples or kills all of the delicate plants in the area. When a few larger species set up nests, things get exciting within an aquarium -- but this is also precisely the reason that larger cichlids are better in biotope tanks rather than elaborate, thoughtfully designed aquascapes. For a fish tank that is focused on aquaculture plants or an aquascape, cichlid species that have water preference values in line with the most common species of tank plants are the right fit.
If you are aquascaping an African Cichlid tank, you can use almost any rocks, not just the calcium-rich types. Some African cichlid enthusiasts aquascape using live rocks, as this helps make water more stable.
If you are keeping South American cichlids, which prefer a soft, acidic water, then certain rocks make stabilizing water chemistry impossible. South American cichlids want soft water, meaning these types of rocks are going to do no good. Rocks for African Cichlid tanks should also be fairly soft, smooth enough that cichlids do not hurt themselves on rocks, yet also firm enough so they will not degrade in the water. When choosing actual rocks for your cichlid tanks, be sure that they are soft enough for safety, hard enough for them to really last in the water, and that they are of the correct mineral content so that water parameters remain stable and perfect for your inhabitants.
This Honeycomb Limestone Rock is perfect for cichlid tanks because it is quite a big rock. Since all African Cichlids prefers a pH between 7.5-9.0, African Cichlids are among a handful of freshwater species that can have their tanks decorated with corals, sand, and ocean rocks that push their pH up and keep their waters tempered. Standard aquarium sand or gravel can be used, however crushed coral, coral sand, or crushed oyster shells will all contribute to maintaining a correct pH and alkalinity that supports good health and color in your African Cichlid. Live plants are not a part of the African cichlids exhibit, and fish prefer a more muted lighting, making standard aquarium lighting more than adequate.
Since most (male) cichlids are territorial, an aquarium needs to be nicely structured with decorations and plants in order to give the fish somewhere to hide and breed. Although fish tanks for rift lake cichlids from Africa are usually kept too full in order to alleviate aggressiveness, the activity of that many fish eventually topples or kills all of the delicate plants in the area. When a few larger species set up nests, things get exciting within an aquarium -- but this is also precisely the reason that larger cichlids are better in biotope tanks rather than elaborate, thoughtfully designed aquascapes. For a fish tank that is focused on aquaculture plants or an aquascape, cichlid species that have water preference values in line with the most common species of tank plants are the right fit.
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