hi guys,
im starting off a small zeb tank with an eye on breeding them in the future once they get fully mature (im getting 2 one year olds to start & then once iv managed to sex them il then get the opposite sex i need to breed) my question is what do i need to set up.
my tank is 3 foot
i think i will use some play sand a substrate
i know i need caves for them so i will follow the instructions on this forum & make some
what would you guys recommend for filtration & water movement?
i know i need a good quality heater with a guard on it
would you suggest putting some bog wood & plants in to keep the water quality & range good? if so which ones?
iv got a digital ph meter that i use for my cichlid tank & a water test kit so i will use these for my zeb tank to keep everything ship shape.
is there anything iv forgot?
thanks for all your help, as i say iv never kept zebs before so il need all your help to get it right, and as i set my tank up il post pics for you guys to check over to make sure im doing everything right. iv got plenty time as iv reserved my zebs and wont be getting them for 5-6 weeks at least.
cheers - andy
3 foot tank set up - what do i need?
- andrewcoxon
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1, i would say stay away from sand substrate, i lost 4 zebs when i used it, all good now tho.
2, the young zebs wont use the caves until they get older and a little more frisky.
3, if your gonna pay top whack for you fish then use the best filter (eheim thermo) i use a backup heater also.
4, i just use bogwood, i have my breeder tank at eye level next to my favourite chair and i've seen countless fights ending up with injured zebs because of edges of the slate.
5, if you planning getting a few then get a tank with a big floor area, they like a bit of space.
but that's just my opinion....
2, the young zebs wont use the caves until they get older and a little more frisky.
3, if your gonna pay top whack for you fish then use the best filter (eheim thermo) i use a backup heater also.
4, i just use bogwood, i have my breeder tank at eye level next to my favourite chair and i've seen countless fights ending up with injured zebs because of edges of the slate.
5, if you planning getting a few then get a tank with a big floor area, they like a bit of space.
but that's just my opinion....
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