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Are these OK for cichlid tank?

Started by KarEn, September 04, 2006, 10:21:31 PM

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KarEn

Hello there,

Are these plants compatible with cichlids? I have tangs in my 112Gal tank.

Anubias barteri 'eyes'
Windelov's java fern
Anubias nana Wrinkled leaf
Cryptocoryne wendtii brown
Cryptocoryne wendtii green
Cryptocoryne nevillii

Thank you all!
Regards,
Kar En
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mseguin

The crypts mgiht get beaten or dug up, depending on size, its easier to go with plants liek Anubias or java fgern that can be tied to rocks, etc.

RoxyDog

I tried crypts in my tank, they were not very happy...dug up, yes, eaten, yes!  They survived fancy godlfish, but not africans.
Tanks: salty nano cube, working on a fresh 125

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KarEn

Thank you all.
What about the rest? Would these be ok then?

Anubias barteri 'eyes'
Windelov's java fern
Anubias nana Wrinkled leaf

Regards,
Kar En
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| 120 Gal Miracles Aquarium (starphire glass) Tanganyikan Cichlids |
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The Cichlid Empire is built on intelligence, adaptability and a surprising degree of parental care for their young.

mseguin

Anubias and java fern should be fine, also Bolbitis would prob be ok.

NjOyRiD

yep, hey dont forget to tie them all on the wood if you have some
370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO

KarEn

I bought lots of plants on eBay.
These are the quantities and prices:

Anubias nana golden - 6, $18
Anubias barteri 'eyes' - 6, $18
Anubias Lanceolata, Devil's tongue - 6, $18
Anubias petite, King of Nana - 15, $52.5
Anubias barterie nana - 6, $18
Windelov's fern - 6, $18

Will plant my cichlid tank and another smaller NanoCube I have at the office. Should look nice.

I don't have the wood in my tanks, so I have nothing to tie them to. Rocks maybe?
Regards,
Kar En
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| 120 Gal Miracles Aquarium (starphire glass) Tanganyikan Cichlids |
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The Cichlid Empire is built on intelligence, adaptability and a surprising degree of parental care for their young.

NjOyRiD

370g System

220g tank, 65g Sump. octopus Cone skimmer xp-5000, vertex zf-30 nitrate reactor, RX6 DUO Ca reactor, Mp60w Ecotech pump, 2x 400w MH XM bulbs 15k. All controlled with DA RKE-net controller, Water Blaster HY-3000 return pump, Vertex Zf-15/Carbon, Vertex Zf-15/GFO