Dude. You said you remove the rocks and clean the sands. What do you do with fish, while you cleaning the tank? How much water do you remove? Is the fish does not get stress? By the way Set Up is Beautiful.
I first watched your video called "African Cichlid Aquarium - New Setup", and then followed the link to the blue background, and now to this one. Out of the 3 videos I like this setup the best. Moving the rocks around was a good idea, it gives it a nice open feel. I also like the blue background better than the black for this tank. Nice music choice.
Some people mix African cichlids from the different rift lakes. Other will mix S. American cichlids with African cichlids. It's basically all trial and error.
Excellent setup. The silica sand still looks great. How often do you clean your tank? It doesnt take long for cichlids to mess things up, especially that many.
I do about 30% water change once a week - at least. Then usually every month or so I do a thorough cleaning. These fish love to rearrange the whole tank themselves. They dig up holes and I'm constantly filling them back in. haha Thanks!
Nice setup. Since I moved to a wet dry with a uv sterilzer my water has never been so clear. I recommend a uv sterilizer to everyone even if you don't think you need it. You will be amazed at just how clear the water gets. Also "green water" is a thing of the past no matter how much light or sunlight. Just my thoughts. Todd
I agree - the UV sterilizer does amazing things. My father has one he uses for his koi pond and it went from dark, murky water to very clear water. In this tank keeping the water clean and clear isn't a problem. However when I move up to a larger tank I'm definitely going to look into getting one. Thanks for the comment!
I didnt think you could submerse the moonlights, they must have some new ones out. I was going to drill my hood and put in 2 of them in but now i might not have to if you can put them in the tank.
This moonlight strip is made by Jebo Odyssea and is fully submersible. You can purchase them online from fish stores or even on eBay. It looks really nice at night and the fish seem to enjoy it. Good luck!
i can't see any holes in the rocks ...... they need big spaces between the rocks....
chickencanada 1 year ago
good idea, but the rocks need to have big spaces for the fish to go in
darphinparis 2 years ago
Dude. You said you remove the rocks and clean the sands. What do you do with fish, while you cleaning the tank? How much water do you remove? Is the fish does not get stress? By the way Set Up is Beautiful.
hallejacob 2 years ago
dude nice tank.. i have a question. how do you clean inbetween and under rocks??doyou remove everything and then clean or wat?
thanxs
medforladies 3 years ago
I'll remove the rocks and clean the sand thoroughly once in a few months. I usually do about two water changes a week.
xxbluezxx 3 years ago
EDIT:
I meant to say followed the link to the BLACK background, and then came to this one.
weysst 3 years ago
I first watched your video called "African Cichlid Aquarium - New Setup", and then followed the link to the blue background, and now to this one. Out of the 3 videos I like this setup the best. Moving the rocks around was a good idea, it gives it a nice open feel. I also like the blue background better than the black for this tank. Nice music choice.
weysst 3 years ago
what beutiful fish! excellent tank!
rrcoolj354 3 years ago
Amazing tank
Cryptlord60 3 years ago
wow theyve grown quite a bit, i like the setup too. you think a bgk would do well in a tank like that?
tonytone604 3 years ago
Got it locally from a retailer that sells Jebo products.
xxbluezxx 3 years ago
are there any fish other than other african cichlids that mix well with african cichlids?
willallenis 3 years ago
Some people mix African cichlids from the different rift lakes. Other will mix S. American cichlids with African cichlids. It's basically all trial and error.
xxbluezxx 3 years ago
what is that orange one?? female msobo?
burgernuds 3 years ago
I have a red zebra and a f. msobo. The msobo is 30 seconds into the video.
xxbluezxx 3 years ago
Happy looking fish :)
calwhiz 4 years ago
Metriaclima zebra. Common name is Red Top.
xxbluezxx 4 years ago
looks like a yellow zebra. is that a convict cichlid in their too?
nativeops 4 years ago
No convict cichs in here. Thanks! :)
xxbluezxx 4 years ago
love your tank and you cichlids also can you tell me how to sex them and also how to identify what species they are
qaroberts 4 years ago
Beautiful. Clean water and healthy, active fish in a minimalist environment is the most beautiful setup imho.
CriX098 4 years ago
how many inches of gravel you got in there?
mattk1023 4 years ago
how long is the tank? liters?
GUGLI 4 years ago
4 feet and around 210 liters.
xxbluezxx 4 years ago
Hey can you make a video of your tank with the moonlight in action. I'm thinking of buying one, would love too see how it looks.
kevinjackson 4 years ago
I also would like to see it in action. Great tank.
gordonputfile 4 years ago
what does it mean when ur zebra opens its mouth big? like if it was yawning or somthing lol.
because both of my red zebras do that and everyday their mouth seems to get bigger and wider lol
g465777 4 years ago
I love the set up, great vids.
AM75G 4 years ago 2
Excellent setup. The silica sand still looks great. How often do you clean your tank? It doesnt take long for cichlids to mess things up, especially that many.
campbell25 4 years ago
I do about 30% water change once a week - at least. Then usually every month or so I do a thorough cleaning. These fish love to rearrange the whole tank themselves. They dig up holes and I'm constantly filling them back in. haha Thanks!
xxbluezxx 4 years ago
Nice setup. Since I moved to a wet dry with a uv sterilzer my water has never been so clear. I recommend a uv sterilizer to everyone even if you don't think you need it. You will be amazed at just how clear the water gets. Also "green water" is a thing of the past no matter how much light or sunlight. Just my thoughts. Todd
trhisdone 4 years ago
I agree - the UV sterilizer does amazing things. My father has one he uses for his koi pond and it went from dark, murky water to very clear water. In this tank keeping the water clean and clear isn't a problem. However when I move up to a larger tank I'm definitely going to look into getting one. Thanks for the comment!
xxbluezxx 4 years ago
I didnt think you could submerse the moonlights, they must have some new ones out. I was going to drill my hood and put in 2 of them in but now i might not have to if you can put them in the tank.
SoundsFantastic 4 years ago
This moonlight strip is made by Jebo Odyssea and is fully submersible. You can purchase them online from fish stores or even on eBay. It looks really nice at night and the fish seem to enjoy it. Good luck!
xxbluezxx 4 years ago
Fresh!!
ksik514 4 years ago