African Cichlid Tank - Top 10 Must Know

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African Cichlid Tank - Top 10 Must Know

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Having an African Cichlid Tank is special! African Cichlids are the most beautiful freshwater fish you will find. Your african cichlid tank setup depends on which type of species you choose. Most hobbyist choose african cichlids from lake malawi.
The three main groups are Peacocks, Haps, and Mbunas. Knowing which african cichlid tank mates mix well with others is very important. These fish can be very aggressive and you wouldn't want a constant war in your tank.
These 10 tips will help in establishing a beautiful, peaceful lake Malawi cichlid tank.
00:01 - Over Filtration
00:30 - Tank Size for African Cichlids
01:17 - Temperature
01:37 - African Cichlids PH Levels and water Hardness
02:38 - Hierarchy with African Cichlids
03:53 - Adding new African Cichlids to established tank
05:03 - Overstocking
05:31 - All Male African Cichlids
06:22 - Know your species - Peacocks, Haps, Mbunas
08:50 - The Fish Companion App
09:17 Bonus Tip
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@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Want to learn how to keep your very own African Cichlids? It's not as hard as you think, let me teach you 😊 👉 kavemanaquatics.com/keeping-african-cichlids/

@christinebrookes4586 3 жыл бұрын

Heya I hope you don't mind me asking but I'm about to get my first set up and would really like to keep cichlids, you seem to know what you're talking about, there is a company selling 10 mawalis for 95 , I'm assuming if they shouldn't really go together then they shouldn't really be a bundle , but here are the fish.... Red peacock Blue dolphin Marble peacock x 2 Strawberry peacock Redfin Yellow peacock Nyereri Firefish Electric blue Do you think they will be OK? And thank you 😊

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

@@christinebrookes4586 sounds like a great group. If you’re just getting into African cichlids there’s a lot to learn. Start out by watching my free webinar training 😊 You can find it here kavemanaquatics.com/African-cichlids-course

@christinebrookes4586 3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics thank you so much! I've only ever had a tiny 57l tank with wee tropicals like guppies etc, but just brought a 400l , my mom had cichlids when I was a wee un and they're beautiful so I'd love to get them all set up, I'll definitely watch the videos they'll probably do wonders for me , thanks again 😊

@christinebrookes4586 3 жыл бұрын

Sorry do you mind me asking one thing, I've brought crushed coral filter media to sort the pH levels , will that me enough or should I get a specific substrate too

@santamonicahelpassistant418 3 жыл бұрын

Are these your fish? They're so beautiful. How do you keep your tank and water so clean? -Sophia

@alisonorigel573 2 жыл бұрын

I’ve been a fish keeper most of my life. I just got into cichlids. I have a 75 gallon hap and peacock tank. I’ve learned so much from your videos new and old. Thanks for the information! You rock!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@TraxandGrooves 3 жыл бұрын

This is the best African Cichlid instructional video I have viewed on KZfaq. Thank you!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, I appreciate that! Glad you found it helpful 😊

@timporch6001 2 жыл бұрын

I've kept Malawi Cichlids for many decades and what I've just watched was one of the most beneficial and informative videos to date. Thank you.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Wow, Love to hear positive feedback from the veterans of the hobby!! Thank you! 😊

@castlecruuz 2 жыл бұрын

Well here I am...Went from a 10 Gallon tank with guppies. Watched 2 of your videos...Now I have two 55gs and 75g. My Cichlids are doing great! The beginning was stressful because my fish had parasites. I noticed bloat and string poop, immediately treated them with metroplex and the garlic guard stuff you recommended in the last video I watched. My fish are doing AMAZING! THANK YOU!!!! I'm using one of my 55's as a quarantine tank currently. Forever Subscribed. Thanks Kev

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thats an awesome transition! So glad I could help get you into African Cichlids!! 😊💪

@pegrathwol 2 жыл бұрын

Great tips. Long time fish keeper, but I just started with African Cichlids 6-8 months ago. So challenging but also so rewarding. I'm still working on getting my water parameters right. This video is full of fantastic info. Thanks KaveMan!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@formercityboy9772 4 жыл бұрын

This is the most informative video I watched today . Thank you.

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful! 😊

@farlz99 3 жыл бұрын

👍🏻 100% agree

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

@@farlz99 Thanks bro 😊

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

👍💯🔥

@marypaigeflynn4512 3 жыл бұрын

Great video! one of the best videos I've seen!! I kept cichlids years ago before I ever had access to something like KZfaq!! I wish I knew then what I know now... I left the hobby for about 15 years and have just come back to it. I love this incredible community and enjoying learning!! Right now I've been doing planted tanks but the next tank I do is going to be one like this!! Some of the most beautiful fish in the world!! I've been wanting to get back into cichlids again so this really inspires me! Thanks for sharing Kev! I hope you're having a very blessed day! 🙏🌿🐟🌿💚

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, so glad I could inspire you to get back into cichlids! Welcome back to the hobby! We missed you! 😊

@michelleclary2570 2 жыл бұрын

By far the best video we have seen since starting. This journey !

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Are you new to African Cichlids and have more questions? Let me know below!! If you're and AC expert share some of your tips below for the new guys 🙂 Don't forget to subscribe 👉 kzfaq.info

@kalkidanabebe934 3 жыл бұрын

Do you have this beautiful fishes for sale Kaveman?

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Kalkidan Abebe I don’t, but I get my fish from great breeder! Check out coastalcichlids.com and use code Kaveman10 for a 10% discount on your order 😊

@manikatana9684 3 жыл бұрын

Anyone know what species of cichlid that one round white/blue one with black/blue stripes on the bottom middle/left - its the only one i see that looks this way and would like to know

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

@@kalkidanabebe934 No I don’t sell fish sorry. But here’s where I get all my fish...with discount codes kavemanaquatics.com/product-category/fish-discounted-online/

@gamewizardks 3 жыл бұрын

I started a Cichlid tank a few months ago. I've been stocking it slowly ever since, only adding about 3 at any one time. I think I have about 15 right now. I did have one death when I added 3 to a tank one time. I appreciate the tips given here. I am mixing all 3 types and they seem to be doing well together. I feed with 3 different types of food.

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad its working out for you! Thanks for sharing 😊

@UNIXSOLJASysadminSyndicate Жыл бұрын

Did you start with just three?

@jjjsofficial7478 2 жыл бұрын

Oh my gosh the last tip is legit what I'm going through rn ,I have an aggressive mbuna in the quarantine tank because he was attacking everyone and killed the other smaller mbuna In the bag I brought home with him,thanks so much kev you've been a real life saver for the past week for me,currently have 2 parrots 2mbuna and 3 peacocks and planning to introduce 1 more parrot and 2 more peacocks!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, Glad I could help! Be careful with those mbuna!

@MickyTubbs1985 3 жыл бұрын

Kev, your " PRIMERS " are in a word " FANTASTIC!" Keep'em coming. 🙂

@austinludwig1296 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. Wish the people at my fish store knew 1/3 as much as you

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

lol Thanks bro, Glad it was helpful! 😊

@elijarman9118 3 жыл бұрын

I have a 65 gallon with cichlids and they are awesome I’ve sat down for hours and just watched them They are so beautiful

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

I agree they are awesome!! 😊😊 You should join my facebook group, we share our love for our fish there and its a great place to find help and connect with other fish keepers - facebook.com/groups/kavemanaquatics

@jessortiz3612 3 жыл бұрын

So I was asked to fish sit an African Cichlid for a week. I took the liberty of naming him Paco (lol). When my friends came back they realized I had grown attached and they gave him to me. I thought he was lonely and need friends... So I was given 3 more. Needless to say... Paco is a player and I now have 15 African Cichlids 🤦🏻‍♀️ and no idea what I’m doing. All in 2 months!! Your videos are helping so much. Thank you!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you're finding the video's helpful 😊 Heres a helpful playlist on African Cichlids - kzfaq.info/sun/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

@sanaamasum8398 3 жыл бұрын

The best video about cichlids ever

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it!

@Shadow-wn5fw 3 жыл бұрын

Man, you are giving me some serious new knowledge and I didn't get into the hobby yesterday!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

🤣🤣 Glad I Can help! Beauty of this hobby is that we all keep learning everyday 😊

@SlimTim_dirty_aquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Fired Up Video!!! Good tips, so far been good. Bought 12 Mbuna at PetsMart Black Friday Sale, Of course quarantined. Re setup my 55 gallon with 19 comet goldfish to establish the bio filter and nitrogen cycle, now their out in the aquaponics system. Hoping, starting off my Mbuna together at young ages, lessen the aggression. Thanks for this video, adding to favs

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@chrisrosenthal1210 2 жыл бұрын

Don't be afraid to get rid of certain ones if you make a stocking mistake. Took me a while to learn that one. When I first started I had a Jaguar that got big and would kill any new fish I added. If it fit in his mouth, it was gone. Then once I ended up with a breeding pair of convicts... Came in one day and there was a black cloud of convict babies, and the 2 had every fish in the tank pushed to the other end lol About 80 in a 200 gal... Convicts ain't no joke when they breed lol I really miss all my tanks. I had about 10 tanks at one time not including breeding tanks. When I figured out how to strip the females and make my own egg bubblers, I had probably 20 grow out tanks too. One of these days I'll get back into it.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

We'll be here ready for you to rejoin us! Thanks for the tips!

@jimspeegle746 3 жыл бұрын

GREAT VIDEOS!. simple, well explained! TY again! Keep em coming!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@tommyblansett9254 3 жыл бұрын

While all that information was great, I really loved the last "bonus" idea.

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊💪

@GeorgeSmith-ze5vk 3 ай бұрын

I always took the aggressive fish out… rearranging on tank.. and put him back in the next day and never had problems.. I also kept females and males together.. I had a beautiful rock scape so when they had babies.. and yes they had MANY babies.. the little ones could hide…also never had problems with aggression.. it was a pretty big tank also.. 120 gallon.. but you have some amazing fish.. my son who is 14 and has autism loves fish so we are talking about getting another tank and starting..

@dedetreek8893 2 жыл бұрын

Great content. What I loved the most was seeing the pink parrot swimming around with no care in the world amongst those aggressive fish.....and they all left him alone!!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro, Yes Gordo does his own thing, he's his own boss lol

@stacieel1668 4 жыл бұрын

This tank is beautiful thanks for the tips 👌

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Staciee l Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@mikesmith4764 2 жыл бұрын

Where do you get your fake rock decorations?

@Brian-xt7bp 2 жыл бұрын

I recently started investing in Cichlids/tanks/and everything that goes with it. Spent A Lot Of Money doing so! I found your channel VERY HELPFUL! Thank you! I subscribed! I will continue to follow!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@Betelegeusebabez 3 жыл бұрын

My dad passed.away in November and I inherited his cichlid tank. I literally found myself with a huge tank and 8 cichlids I knew diddly squat about. I have just found your channel and begun watching your videos. Thank you for sharing your knowledge!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

So sorry for your loss! I commend you for trying to keep his tank going! I am happy to help with anything you need! To start with watch this playlist which will be very helpful to you - kzfaq.info/sun/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er

@priteshmohite3077 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful fish and tank ever loved it ❤️😍

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! Glad you enjoyed it 😊

@abigailgooch3339 4 жыл бұрын

Beautiful video thank you so much for the information! :)

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@gethighonlife11 2 жыл бұрын

I have a 55-gallon tank with 30 Peacock Cichlids and 2 Mbunas. One of the Mbunas is the tank boss. He doesn't pick on anyone other than chasing the other Mbuna, but he seems to maintain the peace. If other fish are acting up, he comes out as if to say, "Enough already, cut it out!" LOL! Also, I noticed that is better to introduce new fish to the established tank at night if possible. This is something that I have been doing when fry/juvenile Cichlids outgrow the grow out tank and are placed in the main show tank.

@WorldAquariumSingapore 4 жыл бұрын

wowow super nice tanks of cichlids :D "D

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊

@riteshfamily369 4 жыл бұрын

Hey my friend nice tank you have great to see you thanks for sharing love you God bless you stay safe stay happy and stay blessed nice

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks! 😊

@abdelhamidcharifi1250 16 күн бұрын

I have seen too many videos from your chanel , and i have learned a lot , thank you

@KeepItBrief89 3 жыл бұрын

This man is the best for aquarium info hands down.

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! Appreciate that 😊💪

@allisonmcnulty8770 2 жыл бұрын

Great video! Super informative. I'm getting back into the hobby after a 15 year hiatus and plan on sticking with all African Cichlids. I can see a lot has changed for the better. I've been watching as many of your video's as I can to get up to date with the times. One of the major questions i have is what filter to use? I saw one of your videos where you talk about cleaning and set up of the Fluval 407. I was debating between this and the Fluval FX4. Again, the tank size will be 75 gallons. Any thoughts as to which one would be more appropriate for Cichlids and this tank size? Thanks!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

On my 75 I had an FX6 and a 407 running. This is because my tank was overstocked, by design. You may not overstock at first but you'll eventually see the benefits of doing so. natural progression for new African Cichlid owners. So I would definitely at least start with an FX6 so you dont waste money on a smaller filter you'll need to upgrade very soon. btw, I have an entire course on keeping African Cichlids, but I suggest you start with my Free Webinar training first - event.webinarjam.com/channel/KaveMan-Aquatics

@allisonmcnulty8770 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics Wow, thank you! I'm glad I asked.

@harryburns8233 2 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics is the tank in this video 75 Gallons?? I have a 65 Gallon and am trying to gauge how many to put in. I notice you said you had 30 that would give me a real accurate impression of how many to put in my tank.

@bigtimber7991 3 жыл бұрын

Excellent video my man! Been a hobbyist and professional for over 35 years and you covered all the bases! I will pass on to customers so they just don’t hear me preaching lol.

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Lol, great idea! Glad to hear such an experienced hobbyist like yourself enjoyed the video, awesome! 😊

@Whey2010 3 жыл бұрын

You're killing it Kaveman! Loved the content... continue the Love bro!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you bro! 😁💪

@sadipapa 2 жыл бұрын

excellent video !!! Excellent narration !! excellent to the point and crisp explanation !! full of information which makes sense !!! Thanks Kaveman !!! Actually I am having little trouble - I am already having fishes( 1pc- Severum- 5.5", 1pc OB - 3", 2 pcs - Firemouth(Pair) - 3.2" , 1 pc - Electric Blue Hap - 3" , 1pc - Red Shoulder - 2.8", 1 pc - Yellow Lab - 1.5" , 1 pc - Venustus - 3" ,1pc - Albino rainbow shark - 3" total 10/11 fishes already there in the 54 gallon /3.5'x1.5'x1.5' long tank )............................. NOW on 22- Jan-2022 added lot other fishes which I was very much interested to keep ( 1pc - Dragon Blood - 6" , 1 pc - Taiwan Reef 5", 1 pc - Sulphur Head 5", 1pc - Blue Dolphin 5" , 2 pcs - female Blue Dolphin 4.5", 1pc - Lwanda - 4" , 1 pc - Red Cap Itungi - 3" , 1 pc - Sunshine Benga - 4" , 1 pc - Ruby Red , 1 pc - German Red , 2 pcs - Polar parrot(pair) 3.5" ) ................... now total i have 22 fishes in my tank ... yes I know it is over stocked almost 50% more than the tank capacity ..... but I did it deliberately to mitigate the aggression ................. now the after that the observation is the Severum which used to be the tank boss ... was super aggressive and chased almost all the fishes specially the DRAGONBLOOD !!! .. and i can see the Dragon blood is almost hiding in the scape / cave all the time now ... the Severum is also chasing 4 other fishes along with Dragn blood, e.g. Sunshine , ruby red , german red , pollar parrots !!! now after 4 days I can see the chasing has reduced drastically by the Severum and as I can see the only target of Severum is DRAGONBLOOD ....... so my questin is is it stabilizing ? is it normal phenomenon? is it stabilizing gradually ? question to Kaveman & all other experts ... Thanks a lot in advance from India !

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

You have a very strange mix of fish that are not usually kept together. I am surprised you dont have more problems. Aggression will always be in your tank because of the species mix. You have fish that require different diets too. Severums are usually very calm fish so it sounds strange that hes the bully in your tank. Good luck with your tank bud. Sorry I couldnt be more helpful!

@Grownman19 Жыл бұрын

I’m a beginner . Thank you for breaking everything down from the start for ppl like me

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@christophermejia1393 3 жыл бұрын

Honestly your tank and your detail to info is the reason why I want a african cichlid tank

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That’s awesome! Glad I could inspire 😊

@redeemedone7457 2 жыл бұрын

Very concise & informative video on African cichlids..over stocking your tank so that the “fish can’t keep track of who they don’t like”..lol

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@aleksandramocko2678 Жыл бұрын

Thanks so much for bonus tip. I am gonna to try this out with parrot fish as he is making a lot of problems in my fish tank but i'd rather keep him than rehome ;-)

@cooperrobertson1708 3 жыл бұрын

I have two dwarf (birth defect) chichlids in a 1.5 gal. They’re bestfriends and follow eachother like shadows. 0 aggression, 0 territorial behavior. They even snuggle up under a moss ball together. They always rush to greet me at the front of the tank too, I absolutely adore them!!! 🤩 (their names are pickle and carrot, they’re dark green / turquoise and orange, hehe!)

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That's awesome, love their names too! 😊

@oyoxtio 2 жыл бұрын

my guy ur videos are goooold! I dono what it is but I can't stop watching ur vids man keep up the good work ur helping people more than u could possibly know!!!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Lol Thanks bro! Love to hear that positive feedback! Glad to know you’re enjoying the channel!

@nnamdieneanya2317 3 жыл бұрын

Very good i learned a good way to learn from taking care of african cichlids fish from you

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome! Glad I was able to help! 😊

@grafhix79 4 жыл бұрын

Great video mate, best on keeping cichlids that I've seen on KZfaq, keep up the good work 👍

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

James Hicks Thanks bro! Appreciate those words 👍👍

@grafhix79 4 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics No problem, refreshing to see someone with a genuine passion for the hobby, really look forward to your vids.👍🏻

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

James Hicks Thanks again! This hobby has filled a huge void for me, probably why I love it! 😊

@steverandich8882 3 жыл бұрын

Very informative. I have a 250G Mbuna (all male) tank with reef tank set up with overflow and massive sump with UV, GFO, carbon, ATS, and two large bio towers. I also run Reef lighting over it (Kessil A360Xs) to bring out fish color and shimmer in tank. I run them in a narrow illumination period to restrict algae. My stocking is very heavy, probably 100 Mbunas.

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

That sounds like an awesome setup! 💪💪

@kallumdunn1351 3 жыл бұрын

Hey, awesome video man, keep up the great work !

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro! 😊

@smugglersrun7779 2 жыл бұрын

The last bouns tip was awesome to know thanks love the channel new subscriber

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Great! Glad you found it helpful, and thanks for the Sub! 😁💪

@davidplessy2864 2 жыл бұрын

Good vid. I want a cichlid tank like that. Humbly, I hope this helps if no one commented....* "Fish" is only plural when all the fish u refer to are the same. Use "fishes" for referring to a group that contains multiple types of fish.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Bro! Thank you for that clarification! I have always been stumbled by which one to use 🤣🤣

@wesliving8728 3 жыл бұрын

Dude! You are amazing!!! Thank you! You just gained a subscriber!!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! 💪

@zflyzone 4 жыл бұрын

Absolutely beautiful fish. Best video yet.

@zflyzone 4 жыл бұрын

Hey Kaveman, just started up again. Which online fish source do you suggest. It’s been a while for me, and there’s many out there. Cheers

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

zflyzone thanks Bud, welcome back!! I use coastalcichlids.com The owners name is Neil, great customer service and awesome healthy fish. You can communicate with him directly through DM on Facebook or Instagram too. Tell him Kev sent ya 😉 Welcome back Mate!

@zflyzone 4 жыл бұрын

Thanks a lot Kev will be checking it out for sure.

@lisadel101 3 жыл бұрын

New to keeping cichlids only 8 weeks now, thanks for all info especially about tank boss

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

My Pleasure! Check this out, you may be interested. kavemanaquatics.com/kac-relaunch

@DjPosey3 Жыл бұрын

Out of all of your vids that iver watched ,I wish I would've seen and knew this before I purchased my little 55 gallon tank! Now I want a 150 gallon lol

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

LOL, Sorry, not sorry 🤣 I'm glad I could inspire you to go bigger though 😊💪

@Christopher68Young 3 жыл бұрын

Whenever I get ready to add new fish I do it when I'm doing the weekly 40% water changes, changing the rocks around and resettling the sand usally does the trick for me. Sometimes it's the same top fish and other times it's a new top fish but they usally figure it out lol

@coltonian888 3 жыл бұрын

This was an amazing vid that really helped me out thanks

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks! Glad it was helpful

@Maria-N-Alfie-Po 3 жыл бұрын

Liked and subscribed. I absolutely loved seeing the parrot fish. Recently someone told me I shouldn't have mixed parrot fish with my haps and peacocks so this video has set me at ease :)

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks for the sub! Technically they are right, technically they shouldnt be together because of water parameters and temperment....but as you can see, it can be done successfully! Here's another great video that will make you feel even better - kzfaq.info/get/bejne/bayBorGhmquzYH0.html

@Maria-N-Alfie-Po 3 жыл бұрын

Yep I do feel even better after watching that. I have 2 parrots and they live together in a submarine. They swim with my dolphin and 2 peacocks but don't get involved in the squabbles lol. I'm getting more Africans soon I defo need more and fingers crossed it carries on working out :)

@misodinamosa 2 жыл бұрын

Totally! The cleaner the better!

@Mrmike710 Жыл бұрын

I must Kev youve inspired me to start my first African cichlid tank.

@Lorenz_c 4 жыл бұрын

Thank you for the great advice on African chichlids I’m planning on getting a big chichlid tank I already got some👍👦🏽

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Lorenz Collins Cool! Glad I could be helpful 👍😊

@mrmackey1119 3 жыл бұрын

just discovered your videos, love your channel man, Subscribed from a Londoner here!!!! keep them coming

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome, thank you!

@rcmiamimozzy1210 4 жыл бұрын

Love this Video and the educational and visuals are excellent. I am now a subscriber because of this one video and can’t wait to see what else he have on his channel for me to see and learn from. Good Work. Keep it Up!!!!

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Mozzy Bone Thanks for those words! Glad you enjoyed the video 👍

@rcmiamimozzy1210 4 жыл бұрын

KaveMan Aquatics no problem bro. Keep them coming. I have a Mbuna tank and a peacock tank. My peacocks are all juvenile so I’m waiting to see which will color up and which won’t so I know what I have. The Mbunas are crazy as usual. But I can never figure out who the tank boss really is because they all get chased at some point. Lol

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Mozzy Bone lol yea that mbunas for ya! Goal for my 2nd tank is an mbuna tank...love those guys too!

@chiminh6819 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Learned a lot!! Time to build my African Cichlids tank.

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks and Good luck! If you need extra help I also have an online video course 😊 kavemanaquatics.com/kac-relaunch

@MrEvilmitch Жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing your knowledge 🙏 very helpful 👍

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@welder9163 3 жыл бұрын

Beautiful tank. Love the parrot and convict mixed in!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you very much! 😊

@slowvalvebeck9074 2 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks for the info! Was a nice refresher- had a cichlid tank about 10 years ago. Thinking about going at it again.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Do it!! 😊😊

@mikesaquariums4293 4 жыл бұрын

Just set up 180 gallon cichlid can't wait to get some more great info from you

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Mike’s Aquariums Thanks bud! Congrats on that tank!! 👍👍

@chris0674 4 жыл бұрын

This is one of the best videos I’ve never seen before...thanks for this information 👍

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@chris0674 4 жыл бұрын

Yes sir, really good videos bro..

@andromidia1 10 ай бұрын

Great vid . Top tips for a new guy 👍

@KaveManAquatics 10 ай бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@LVK15926951 3 жыл бұрын

Your right about the biggest tank. Once you have cichlids nothing else compares

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, I try to tell everyone I can lol

@ivanmokalu8532 4 жыл бұрын

Amazing tank! Great tips... Subscribed

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

ivan mokalu Thanks man! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@FlippinDutchRc Жыл бұрын

Bigest tank. So true. Started begin this year with a 120cm aquarium after 4 months i already got a new one of 200cm

@anoukgeerink9294 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you thank you thank you !!! I didnt know a lot of the malawi but thanks to you i now do know 😁

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

My pleasure 😊 Check out my free training on them also! event.webinarjam.com/channel/KaveMan-Aquatics

@charlesroll8502 4 ай бұрын

One of my favorite videos! Watching fish and hearing good advice. Most KZfaqrs don't show the fish enough. Just their ugly mugs Lol

@pbaquatics94 2 жыл бұрын

Great info 💪💪💪bouns tip was awesome

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad it was helpful!

@Julio-3_oscars Жыл бұрын

Barley seeing your fishes for the first time u got some nice fish the coloring and everything

@couldbenicer3199 2 жыл бұрын

Awesome video just like all the rest! New subscriber here, your videos have helped me with my tank and so much more. Thanks for all the informational videos that are always great to watch! Stay blessed my friend & thanks again for all the great content

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you sir! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@janellechew6193 3 жыл бұрын

Wonderful true information!! Thankful for you!!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed! 😊

@lilikoimahalo 2 жыл бұрын

Love the your chiclid collection!!! Beautiful colors wow

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you so much! Here's a cool playlist on them - kzfaq.info/sun/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

@fr0rg 3 жыл бұрын

Your fish are stunning man! Regards from South Africa 🇿🇦

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, Glad you like them!

@StorytimeWithMya 3 жыл бұрын

Awesome video!! Thanks so much

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

@taariqadham876 3 жыл бұрын

Hey kev...your vids really inspire me and are very helpful,I watch your vids frequently and have learnt a whole lota great stuff from you..keep up the good work bro 👍😎

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Appreciate that! 😊💪

@megancherry2911 Жыл бұрын

ALWAYS great advice! Thankyou

@KaveManAquatics Жыл бұрын

My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁

@UnfilteredJustice 11 ай бұрын

Personally, I wouldn't overstock to lessen aggression. Overstocking gives all fish less space, more competition, and actually causes aggression. First, you gotta know how big each fish can get. ALWAYS research the fish BEFORE buying it because some will get bigger than your tank allows for. Some Africans get much larger than others and have compatibility issues with each other that can pop up even after you add multiple fish. And you may have multiple new fish getting targeted by an overstocked tank. New fish also stress the established fish. Overstocking may also keep some fish from getting food. A great way to add a new fish safely is by using an isolation box that hangs in the tank (plus if you have an injured fish it comes in handy). The isolation box is clear and water flows through it. So the established fish can see, and go up to, the new guy without hurting it or stressing the new fish. They'll go up to the box and attack it, but the fish is safe. After a week or two in the box, it should be good to go. Your spot on with extra filtration. Most Africans will eat or pick at any snails or shrimp. So it's harder keeping the tank clean. Nice tank though! 👍

@bossingmgrtv 2 жыл бұрын

Wow! I apreciate your design.

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! 😊

@JohnnyBlaze357 3 жыл бұрын

Great info Bro Thanks, keep up the great work!

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks, will do!

@Matty_wap_ 2 жыл бұрын

This video was so informative 😮‍💨

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

@sidneywhite749 4 жыл бұрын

Great video, answered many questions have.

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

sidney white Thanks! 😊

@JonA-mw6ut 2 жыл бұрын

Is that a convict in there that I see? I didn’t think you could have a convict with African Cichlids considering it’s a South American Cichlid I believe! That’s awesome tho ! Well done! Tank is fantastic!

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Not a convict, its a hybrid polar blue parrot. But yes, its an american Cichlid. I also have a blood parrot in there that is still with my Africans to this day. Sadly I lost the polar blue parrot long ago to swim bladder.

@ric_1371 3 жыл бұрын

awesome video man. Thanks for the guidance really helpful

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Glad it helped!

@tripleorder8618 3 жыл бұрын

love the channel bro : )

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks bro, glad you’re enjoying it! 😊

@shauncatania5624 3 жыл бұрын

A communal tank with male and females can look wonderful as the males colour really pop. As long as this video suggests, you need a proper ratio of male to female.

@tinacox4999akadirtysouth 2 жыл бұрын

I love your videos and so true .so imformative.thank you . Mine have done exactly that .at first I thought there was gonna be trouble but no they are settling down .

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Thank you!! 😊 Glad it was helpful!

@joehare1151 3 жыл бұрын

Fantastic video with allot of good advice 👌

@mraquaticnews5676 3 жыл бұрын

Nice tank Jeff and good content too

@KaveManAquatics 3 жыл бұрын

Thanks 👍 but whos Jeff? lol

@mraquaticnews5676 3 жыл бұрын

@@KaveManAquatics lol

@judyjames13926 2 жыл бұрын

Absolutely brilliant video and information thank you 👏👍

@KaveManAquatics 2 жыл бұрын

Glad you enjoyed it

@adamsantos5737 4 жыл бұрын

Although I do not have, I love African Cichlids. I'm un aware of the name, but the marble colored Cichlids are beautiful. I currently have crushed coral for substrate with live plants, my Firemouth's and Jack Dempseys love it and it brings out the colors. I'm concerned with my two Jack's, their colors have not darkened in color, but they are only about 1.5 in size. Thank you for posting.

@KaveManAquatics 4 жыл бұрын

Adam Santos I love Jack Dempseys too but don’t know much about them...when I have room for multiple tanks I will definitely research them. The Marble colored Cichlids are called OB Cichlids because they are a hybrid/mixed species, peacock with Mbuna.

@barafisk9633 2 жыл бұрын

Belive it or not but i actually added a 2 inch salvini cichlid to my African ( mostly malawi but some tanganyikas like frontosa and 1 more which i cant think of the english name for atm ) and he is doing just fine ! most likely since salvinis can hold their own very easily , i'v seen this before even getting the 2 inch salv i have 2x 4-5 inchers that is holding their own to my almost 10 inch oscars :)!