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State:
Indiana
Country:
United States
Description:
2'x2'x4' =120gal
Freshwater
Planted
Sand substrate
2 HOB filters and eheim overflow/wet dry filter
Houses ~ 30+Cichlids of various types, rainbow shark, 2 plecos and a goldfish.
Advice:
Go big or stay home. Larger tanks are easier to care for, and much more impressive.
Fish Kept:
Currently:
30+ Cichlids
Rainbow shark
Comet Goldfish
2 plecos
Used to own:
Fahaka Puffer
and other misc fish.
Corals/Plants:
Unsure - cheap at the LFS, bought a bunch.
Tank Size:
120 gallons
Quote:
If you don't do it, it won't hurt.
About Yourself:
My sister had an impressive 30g tank when we were younger, but she has long since lost interest in fishkeeping. My cousin had/has a beautiful 80g tank that really inspired me. Of course, when I found my 120 on Craigslist, I had to go for it (can't beat great deals!)
I also had a 10g tank I meant to get dwarf puffers for. I bought what I was told was a Dwarf Puffer (it was only about 1" long at the time). After I got it home I found out it was a Fahaka Puffer, which needed a much bigger home (hence the 120g). He grew to about 18" long, and is now the proud showpiece at our LFS in a 280g storefront showcase.
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