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  1. dogofwar

    CCY June 25 Meeting - William Peragine on Starting a Planted Tank - Who's Going?

    Who's going to the CCY June 25 meeting? Starts at 2 PM. William Peragine will be speaking on starting a planted tank. I call him the Apisto-whisperer because of his success with Apistos and other dwarf cichlids :) Unfortunately, I'm not going to be able to make it (too many kids events that...
  2. C

    Starting to build a huge system anyhelp is apprrciated

    Ok i have 4 75 gallon tanks and a 40 gallon long well i want to build a rack and plumbing system for all 40 gallon centered on top 2 75 below 2 75 below with a huge column in the middle as a fluidized bed with sump on to of colmn top 40 gallon is live plant refugium 4 75 are display i can...
  3. Angelote

    Starting up 75 gal tank again

    My 75 was occupied by 2 Trimacs and babies (which have now been transported to FL with TheThreeAmigo) and now planning to start the 75 again. I have an Angel fish pair in a 29 that I plan to move over (so I can move my zoogoneticus tequila babies in the 29). Right now I'm looking for plants...
  4. festaedan

    Starting a low tech planted tank, need some advice

    Hey guys, now that the 300 is were I want it, I can now focus on other tanks. I've always been intriged by aquarium plants but have never been able to grow much except for java moss and anubias tied to a piece of driftwood. Everything else either melts away or gets eaten because I didnt...
  5. spazmattik

    colors really starting to pop

    I bought this synspilum from rapps a while back to replace one that i had that wasnt very colorful at all. This little lady came in at a smaller size and was already more colorful than my previous 6.5"er. She is now about 5.5-6" and starting to glow. :)
  6. P

    Starting up again

    Howdy all! I am Albert from staten island, ny. Ive been wanting to start my aquarium again after 20+ years "dry". So much is new since back then so while sorting through the info I found this site. So many choices now! Back then it was glass, dynaflo, ugf and a diatom for monthly maint... Now I...
  7. A

    Starting out fresh

    Hi CCA I'm just starting my very own 26G tank. Its about 3 weeks in. I started with 3 Red Minor Serpae Tetras after the water was dechlorinated and waited two weeks to get 7 more a couple of days ago. Its well on its way with 10 fish and the tetras are very young. I got them from Tropical...
  8. D

    New Tank 1 month after starting fish and plants

    Hello everyone. I recently set up a 150 g tank. I thought I cycled it correctly, but just completed a 10 day ammonia hell. Little loss of life, except mine almost (wife due to time I spent trying to fix the problem). I am putting down what I have because I would love to get anyones...
  9. B

    Starting 60g mbuna tank

    I just purchased a 60 gallon tank and I'm wanting Mbuna cichlids. I would like opinions on which type of mbuna's to stock. Thanks in advance!
  10. P.Knight

    Tank updated!!

    I apologize now for the crappy picture from my iPhone, plus a moving fish is always hard to take a picture of lol, but heres just some quick pictures of my male set up of them finally growing up and starting to color up. Hope you enjoy and tell me what you think? Tank These first 4 fish...
  11. X

    Starting my 2nd tank any Ideas

    I have a 55g mixed Malawi tank and recently purchased a 46g tank with thoughts of a planted tank and rich colorful cichlids. Any thoughts or advice?:confused:
  12. mscichlid

    MINI AUCTION RULES Starting 2012

    Mini-auction rules for the Capital Cichlid Association, Inc. (Hereafter known as CCA or “the clubâ€) Mini Auction Definition The mini-auction is held during a regular monthly meeting. Fish and fish-related items are offered for bid to those in attendance. The items usually auctioned...
  13. msjinkzd

    Available for sale, shipping starting 1/30/12

    Current Stocklist Thing are starting to get cooler! I do NOT charge for heat packs, but please let me know if you need one while we are discussing the order as they do add weight to the package. As always, express shipping is preferred for fish and has a live...
  14. H

    Starting new 75 gallon

    Does anyone know where I can find lace rock for a good price locally and also looking for dolphin cichlids?
  15. Pat Kelly

    New Photo of the month prize starting January 2010

    Starting with the January Photo of the Month contest the new monthly prize will be a $25.00 gift card for the CCA store. This will be provided by the club. There will be 11 monthly winners and then the Photo of the Year winner will get another $25.00 gift card plus a free membership renewal for...
  16. phishphorphun

    Cyps Starting Show A Little Color....

    ...in there new home. Moved them to the 120g with the A. Calvus and A. Comp.
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