starting a tank

[jonshortt]

Got a couple questions I am trying to setup a cichlid tank, I think of going with convicts right now.
I have a Ph of 7.4
Nitrate, ammonia and nitrite are all 0ppm

I am using sand, and have one of those Geo system wood logs
what else do I need to know and or need?
are my levels right? too high? too low?

sorry dont have a camera at the moment but will get a picture soon
all imput is awesome!

[mikebike]

I have lots of juvenile Convicts available in S Surrey
$2.00 each
10 for $15

Mike 604 535 8063

[jonshortt]

how many cichlids is too much for a 55? jus for sake of argument lets just say the convicts

[Blair917]

Convicts are pretty durable fish, I'd personally have the PH a bit higher but u should be fine. The number of fish you'll be able to put in depends. If some pair up to breed, which will almost happen for sure with convicts, then they may become aggressive towards the others. Also depending on when the fish are introduced, if they are introduced early on in groups and grow in the tank together you are less likely to have problems.

My suggestion would be to put in a couple plecos, and maybe try 10 convicts from Mike, you can't really go wrong for the price, maybe some catfish or clown loaches early on too.

Good luck