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I am planning on converting my community tank into a Tanganyikan cichlid set up. I would like to do some shelldwellers, like lamprologus, along with the rocks and cave dwellers, like the Julis, and maybe an enantiopus.

I currently have 30 lbs of Aragamax Select for the substrate. My tank is 55 gallons, so I know I need more. Do you notice any difference with the fish using the Select over the Aragamax Sand? Is there a "bed depth" I should be aiming for? How much more should I purchase?

I'm going to run two filters. One is the Penquin Biowheel 330 I already have. I also plan on purchasing a Rena Filstar XP3 canister. What do you think of the Renas? I know the Eheims are the top choice, but I don't want to spend the 200+ for one.

Finally, what kind of rocks should I use to make it appear more natural? I have spent a lot of time looking for a good natural display but haven't found many.

Let me know if you need more of that plant I dropped off on Sunday. I'm thinking about pulling out my main plant and planting one of its clippings because the roots coming out of the main plant are getting really unattractive.

I am planning on converting my community tank into a Tanganyikan cichlid set up. I would like to do some shelldwellers, like lamprologus, along with the rocks and cave dwellers, like the Julis, and maybe an enantiopus.

I currently have 30 lbs of Aragamax Select for the substrate. My tank is 55 gallons, so I know I need more.
You only need more if you want more.
Do you notice any difference with the fish using the Select over the Aragamax Sand? No.
Is there a "bed depth" I should be aiming for? No.How much more should I purchase? A million dollars worth...no seriously..maybe 1 bag.

I'm going to run two filters. One is the Penquin Biowheel 330 I already have. I also plan on purchasing a Rena Filstar XP3 canister. What do you think of the Renas? DO NOT BUY A RENA CANISTER.
ASK UNCLE NED FOR A GOOD DEAL ON A EHEIM. YOU WILL ONLY BUY IT ONCE. I know the Eheims are the top choice, but I don't want to spend the 200+ for one. I Think we can find a decent Eheim for under $190 for you.

Finally, what kind of rocks should I use to make it appear more natural? I have spent a lot of time looking for a good natural display but haven't found many. Ehhh...well...it's all personal choice... the rocks in the lake look like New Hampshire under water...only bigger...
the fish don't care...check out
http://www.fellerstone.com/aquaticdecorative/rough/
or come by and I'll show you some samples

Let me know if you need more of that plant I dropped off on Sunday. Er, what plant?

Out of curiosity, what's bad about the Rena filters? I've heard of groups that swear by them. I'll most likely be in this weekend.

We sold like 3 and had nothing but complaints.
If you insist on cheap the Penn plax canisters are okay,
I can order it for you.

haha ... or i could make my own with a jar and some cotton swabs and save a lot of money.

I'm trying to get my girlfriend to come with me tonight into the store and I'll talk to you about the eheims. Might as well do it right the first time. It'll save me money instead of having to buy one after another filter fails.

Thanks though. Hopefully I'll be in tonight.