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Quote from: Fishtales on Today at 11:36:43 AMI have kept and bred the Acaras and I would only put two in that tank as they get big.

That was one reason I thought about Rams Sandy, they only grow to a couple of inches apparently.

I have kept and bred the Acaras and I would only put two in that tank as they get big. They also like to move gravel about so the plants need to be well rooted and robust, I used Crypts. They also like big blue head worms, or any when you can dig them up or find them under stones etc.

Quote from: Wildfisher on Today at 09:55:44 AMThanks Jon. Which vac. would you recommend?

Never used one and never seen the need unless you have an unplanted tank and then you might

Quote from: Wildfisher on Yesterday at 07:05:10 PMWhat on earth were you doing on an NC500 group?  Covert surveillance of the enemy?    

am in both the anti NC500 groups, and the ones offering advice to the N500 tourists. It all helps in trying to understand the mindset of visitors to the island. Also, piss taking opportunities abound.

Thanks Jon. Which vac. would you recommend?

I'm going to keep the stocking density low, to start with at least. Say 5 Rams, a few plecs and a few corys. That's not a lot for a 240ltr tank. Allows room for additions.

They say rams are not very long lived, 2 years or so, anyone know about this? Any recommendations?

Not sure whether to go for a planted tank or a wood/rock hardscape. In my Malawi days I dispensed with plants (the buggers ate / dug them up anyway)and created caves with flowerpots which the fish spawned in so they were happy! However this first 4 footer will be in my living room and I'd rather it did not look like shit! 

All hints welcome! 

I'm looking forward to the results. I keep  yellow Labs and electric blue haps. I sold some of the juvenile haps to the local pet store about 3 months ago. I went there Saturday and to my dismay they are all drab grey in colour. The one I kept flushed with colour months ago.

I'm tending towards German Blue Rams and maybe Electric Blue Acaras. I've never kept any of those before.

Quote from: Laxdale on Yesterday at 06:10:24 PMI was booted off a NC500 group

What on earth were you doing on an NC500 group?  Covert surveillance of the enemy?    

I was booted off a NC500 group for laughing at them all wanting pictures of toffee paper cows.