[NYreefNoob]

i kept african cichlads for abut 2 yr's before going to saltwater only water change i did was what ever water came out cleaning cc, i had to add about 5g a week from evaporation though, ran a rena xp1 and some hob filter, had crushed coral for substrate. the light you have might be too much also, i used a shop light as my lighting. back to the ph question, and why do you dechloranate the water ? here's a crappy pic of my 55g cichlad tank i had. oh and i did have a mated pair of south american jewels that i was told wouldnt survive with my other cichlads, they spawn every week

[vindell]

ya think the lighting is causing algae blooms, 96x2 pc w/10,000k .
Always used ro with reef, just assumed I should declor, ph at 8.0-8.2

	PC Power Compact Lighting, typically used in lower light aquariums supporting soft corals, LPS, and fish. Their low cost and cooler operating temperatures are an excellent choice for beginner aquariums and smaller tanks.

[NYreefNoob]

naw the african's like the hard water, rstimeout will be able to give you better info, seeing he has a 245g cichlad tank you ever go on the ny cichlad forum ?

[lanacane214]

how long have you had the tank for?

[vindell]

Over a year, recently replaced cans, with wert dries

[noelskii]

use canister filters. those hob filters are no good...you dont need pc lighting, just use regular fluorescent. tried tank clarifiers?

	PC Power Compact Lighting, typically used in lower light aquariums supporting soft corals, LPS, and fish. Their low cost and cooler operating temperatures are an excellent choice for beginner aquariums and smaller tanks.

[vindell]

will 4 48" shop lights be ok ?

[NYreefNoob]

Yes, Cichlads Arent A High Light Fish, Isnt The Tank 6' ? You Could Also Try Running A Uv

[vindell]

spent a couple of hours installing four 48" shop lights, ughhhh , yellow light !!!!!!!!! Installed on 69 pc over middle of tank, will try that, Would'nt suggest shop light to my enemy

	PC Power Compact Lighting, typically used in lower light aquariums supporting soft corals, LPS, and fish. Their low cost and cooler operating temperatures are an excellent choice for beginner aquariums and smaller tanks.

[NYreefNoob]

naw you get the t12 bulb's from petsmart or lfs they have antic and daylight