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    Cichlid bullying issues

    What sized tank are they in? What species? How many of each species? Just colors are not enough information. Are you certain the two doing the chasing are both males? Is it possible they are a pair? If they had lived in harmony before and suddenly acting aggressive, it may be that the two have...
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    Fish Ideas - 40 Gallon Breeder Planted Tank

    Amazing to me is I started this one with only 1 bronze crypt. They have taken over! Anubias are showing nitrogen deficiency, so I guess I go shopping this weekend for something to put in it until I decide on what I want to do with it. Got to trim the yellowing leaves. Or maybe leave them for the...
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    Fish Ideas - 40 Gallon Breeder Planted Tank

    Looks horrible :( lol Need to clean the glass and get some fish in there. Had an outbreak of hair algae when I left the lights on 30+ hours when I was away. Oops!
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    Fish Ideas - 40 Gallon Breeder Planted Tank

    The males are so protective of their young (and it seemed to carry over to any small fish). They even protected rasbora fry in the same tank! Only thing is that you need another tank (or divider) once eggs are laid. They will drive the female(s) off with a vengeance once they have a nest to guard.
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    Fish Ideas - 40 Gallon Breeder Planted Tank

    Maybe Badis badis. I had them years ago. Just don't have anyplace locally to sell babies to if they reproduce. And they bred like rabbits!
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    Fish Ideas - 40 Gallon Breeder Planted Tank

    I'll post something this weekend when I do my water change. I rearranged the manzanita wood in there this weekend and stirred up a bit of mulm.
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    Fish Ideas - 40 Gallon Breeder Planted Tank

    With no fish, plants need a source of nitrogen. I have been sprinkling fishfood to decay lol
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    Fish Ideas - 40 Gallon Breeder Planted Tank

    I have a heavily planted 40 gallon breeder tank that is fishless at this time. I'm tired of adding nitrogen! I am looking for ideas for fish.
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    Switching Tanks USED and Adding in NEW Tankmates

    I would measure the new tank to determine is capacity, incase you need meds down the line.
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    Regulars? Where the heck are you!

    Still here, been speaking with mod in PM, before the forum changed. :) How is everyone? I need fauna ideas for a 40 gallon breeder. So far, other than a few snails, its just Crypts and Anubias. Thickly planted too. The bronze crypts have taken over! My neighbor said it looks 'rusty' on one...