Is this ok?

Hi all,

This is my new 125 litre tank. I've tried to make it a good home for my Bolivian Rams and Apistos but I'm not sure if there is adequate hiding places?

I'd be interested to hear your views and any advice

Anyone?

Sorry, missed this.

As you're intending to keep two different dwarf cichlids I'd be looking at making clearer separate territories by using plants/rocks/bogwood to define areas. Also put more caves in for spawning and for extra females to escape the breeding pairs.

Keep an eye on kH/pH as the shells may dissolve and release carbonates into the water and check that none of your rocks are likely to do so either as some look like they might.

Thanks fish lady.

I'm not too sure what you mean though, what defines areas and how would I create them? I know you said to use plants etc but just not too sure how I'd actually do it.

I've got another coconut shell so ill put that in wen I do the next water change and I'll keep an I on Ph and kh too.

You need something close to the centre that will project out and go to a reasonable height dividing the tank into two areas - a bit like coves on a beach. Essentially it needs to make each species feel they have their own area where the others can't easily see them. Right now it's all very open.

Ok thanks for the advice, now I just have to find Something suitable!