10 Gallon Multi Tank

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BioHazard

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After ending up with an empty 10 gallon tank, I decided I'd like to try breeding Neolamprogus multifasciatus shell dwelling cichlids. MsJinkzd is hooking me up with a proven pair, so I am getting the tank ready.

First, I ordered some really pretty shells from this website. They were supposed to ship out today, so when I receive them, I will tell you all about my buying experience. They had some really cool shells.
I also got some sand from my visit with MsJinkzd, and even more shells from 'The Fallen' (that is, the snails who did not survive transhipping).
So, I've got the AquaClear 20 set up in it now, with a heater. I have the sponge which will be going into it in my 20 gallon right now. I am going to be getting some holey rock from Mel_20_20.
I also mixed a couple handfuls of coral sand in with the sand from MsJinkzd, just to add even more buffering.
I'll probably get some kind of Anubias to tie to one of the rocks, just to add a little color.

One pic for now. It's pretty cloudy. I rinsed the sand out for quite a while, but you can never get it all, eh?

 

Pittbull

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Looks good so far yep i always hate that sand settledown issue myself, cool that Rach is going to hook you up and you guys look like your close enough as well.. Here are a few photos of my 20gal long Multi tank with the sand, THR and Anubias..

Also that place you bought shells from the owner Don is a good guy.. I would recommend him every time for shells and caves..


Here a few photos to show that plants can be kept with shellies this setup has been up for over a year now..

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Sorry some of the photos are blurry these Multi's are a quick fish..

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austinpetemo

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no they arnt, you just gotta learn to take photos pitt! lol, dont feed them to take the pics. sit in the room with the lights out and just wait patiently.
 

mel_20_20

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A shellie tank will be so cool. I can't wait to see how things progress. So kind of our most gracious and benevolent Invert Queen to help you out so generously. Go Rach.:D
 

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Awesome, can't wait to see the multis!

I am really starting to like shellies...I don't think that is a good thing though when I am trying to downgrade! :)

Rach is AMAZING! She is so giving with whatever she can offer. And I want to buy just about everything she has for sale & even the things she doesn't have for sale! :D
 
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