Is it possible to add more plants than is stipulated within the guide to my GEOsystem?
Yes, but make sure that all species obtain the light levels required for adequate growth. If extra plants are incorporated it is important to test iron levels and compensate adequately with Plant Gro Iron Enriched. 9. I recently set up the Tanganyikan Dwarf Cichlid Aquarium according to the GEOsystem guide, with one exception, I added some platies because I really enjoy their color and lively behavior. Everything seems fine, will there be any problems in the future? Quite possibly. Although livebearers from Central America do well in hard alkaline conditions as do African Cichlids, problems will likely arise as the cichlids start to mature. The cichlids even if dwarf species will aggressively defend preferred territories and may seriously injure unsuspecting livebearers when doing this. Amongst themselves many cichlids can tolerate fairly aggressive interaction before intervention may be necessary, not the case with respect to livebearers.
