Mixed African Cichlid Tank - Keeping Mbuna, Peacocks, and Haps together

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Kaity's Cichlids

Kaity's Cichlids

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@HowardVex
@HowardVex 10 күн бұрын
Beautiful tank and my experience with haps, peacocks and mbuna together has been similar!
@michaelfagan5229
@michaelfagan5229 Жыл бұрын
Once again, thank you Kaity! Every time I watch one of your videos, I learn something. Matter of fact, I have watched several of them 2-3 times and still pick things up. We all can only strive to give our fish the best home possible and thanks to you, we are learning all the ways in which we can do just that.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
That is so amazing to hear 😊 Thank you so much Michael 🙌
@FagnerAccordiAquarismo
@FagnerAccordiAquarismo 2 жыл бұрын
Theses fishes are very beautiful! Nice aqua!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!
@donnamunro2831
@donnamunro2831 Жыл бұрын
Kaity I absolutely love your channel. I’ve just started a 75g African cichlid tank. 3 yellow labs, 2 peacocks, a Johanni, 2 blue açai and a Kenyi. Your tank is absolutely stunning.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Donna 😊 That's a great selection of fish you've got there!
@joeader6046
@joeader6046 10 ай бұрын
I'm so glad I found this video of yours because I'm getting a 125 for Christmas this year and that is exactly what I want to put in my tank I am not a newbie but I do appreciate all the info I could get
@seanaustin8516
@seanaustin8516 Жыл бұрын
Super dope ❤❤❤⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️👊🔥💥❤️🤟💪🌸🌺💯
@Andy-px1mj
@Andy-px1mj 2 жыл бұрын
This channel is going to grow quickly mate. Keep them coming.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much, I really appreciate it :)
@Didyouknow12963
@Didyouknow12963 Ай бұрын
Watching from ZIMBABWE you're the best❤
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Ай бұрын
Awww, thank you ❤️🙏🏻
@seanaustin8516
@seanaustin8516 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful colors 🔥🔥🔥
@tomcrossan8263
@tomcrossan8263 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kaity. A great tank. I started a 180ltr Cichlid tank some 12 months ago and slowly built up the tank with juvenile mbuna, Peacock, Haps, and ODs. All went well until the ODs, Peacocks and Haps started to grow. Also there were more males than females (lucky dip with juveniles) and the aggression started. This resulted in two fish kills that included the victims being blinded. The offender was put in my other 500 ltr Cichlid tank with larger fish and no more trouble with him. The 180 tank has settled down but every so often someone has a brain fade and becomes aggressive for a while. My 500 is another story. A very aggressive tank from time to time and a few kills. I think with Cichlids you have to be lucky with getting "tame ones". Challenging but great fish and worth the effort.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Tom! Thank you so much 😊 Yes, I definitely think some of it is down to luck of the draw. As mine grew up there was definitely an increase in aggression, and I had a couple killed off. But the remaining ones are so good so far, and hopefully it stays that way!
@pelhamsaquatics
@pelhamsaquatics 2 жыл бұрын
My African cichlids really enjoy the hikari sinking cichlids excel. Very beautiful cichlids tank you have⭐️ NEW SUB! #330🙂👍🏻
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! And thanks for the sub :) I just subscribed to your channel
@pelhamsaquatics
@pelhamsaquatics 2 жыл бұрын
Kaity oh that is so nice! Thanks so much!
@fishismyhobbyofficial
@fishismyhobbyofficial 2 жыл бұрын
hello new friend here, watching your video makes me relax specially your tank setup very beautiful, thanks for sharing until next time have a nice day
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! :)
@emustang89able
@emustang89able 2 жыл бұрын
I have one setup just the way your is. I love my mixed cichlid tank.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
That's awesome!
@eyalgolan26
@eyalgolan26 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful aquarium 🥇 I have mix haps Peacocks and Lake Tanganyika trophies and all is great, I make sure water parameters are perfect and high PH.. Thank you 🙏
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
That's awesome! Thank you Eyal 😊
@Quietstormstang
@Quietstormstang 2 жыл бұрын
Great video, I too have a mixed tank. Thanks for sharing!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! :)
@navsnitk81
@navsnitk81 2 жыл бұрын
You have acquired a great knowledge ..thanks for sharing :)
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@joelnishanth3114
@joelnishanth3114 2 жыл бұрын
I really wanted to mix mbunas and peacocks and was so worried if they'll kill each other. Your video really brought peace to my mind! I'm gonna follow what you said and mix them with caution. Thanks a lot and I hope you continue making more and more videos regularly. New subscriber!! 😊
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! That's so great to hear that you found it helpful. I really appreciate the support :)
@tanishkhans669
@tanishkhans669 2 жыл бұрын
amazing tank. i just subbed.🙂 and gotta say both you and your tank are beautiful ❤️
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! I appreciate it so much :)
@wendyhood1006
@wendyhood1006 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank and fish 🥰
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :)
@SSBisboy
@SSBisboy 2 жыл бұрын
Nice video kaity, new subscriber! keep up the awesome videos
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much!! Thanks for the sub :)
@cathylocklin3215
@cathylocklin3215 Жыл бұрын
Beautiful set up.❤
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
Thank you so much Cathy ❤️
@dbrown4752
@dbrown4752 Жыл бұрын
Your tank is beautiful. I agree keeping them together from young help tremendously. Currently running a 75 gallon with 8 Peacocks 8 Mbunas 2 Firemouths 1 Convict. All getting along. No breeding
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
Thank you :) That's good all your guys are getting along, it's definitely doable having a mostly peaceful mixed tank
@dbrown4752
@dbrown4752 Жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids thanks
@martynskoipondandgarden4581
@martynskoipondandgarden4581 2 жыл бұрын
hi kaity the tank is looking great and some interesting information im just in the middle of setting up a cichlid tank myself im just getting it all one video before i upload was thinking of stocking convicts and jewels have subscribed to your channel all the best martyn
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Martyn! Thanks so much 😊 That's so exciting, I can't wait to see the video. Thank you for subscribing, I've subscribed to your channel too!
@martynskoipondandgarden4581
@martynskoipondandgarden4581 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids will be going up soon cheers martyn 👍
@eurospage1
@eurospage1 2 жыл бұрын
Great video! You’ve made me want a cichlid tank now 🤟
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! You should definitely get one 😁
@JavedKhan-oo6kf
@JavedKhan-oo6kf 2 жыл бұрын
I ma'am it was great watching your video me also have same 3 varieties pickock .haps. n ambuna thanks fir the tips u share 👍🏼
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
I'm so glad you liked it!! Thank you so much :)
@lucasj767
@lucasj767 Жыл бұрын
Amazing tank.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
Thank you 🙌
@Adehernawan91
@Adehernawan91 2 жыл бұрын
african cichlids is the best fish colour 😊
@markbee4238
@markbee4238 2 жыл бұрын
I would think you would still want to be careful which mbuna you have with peacocks and haps. So far I have only had labs (white and yellow) due to milder temperament. Which ones do you have in your mixed tank?
@kylemendoza8860
@kylemendoza8860 Жыл бұрын
I noticed my bumblebee went for the frozen foods the most. He's also the most aggressive fish in the tank.
@uzbekistan9816
@uzbekistan9816 2 жыл бұрын
👍👍
@avixkaquatic
@avixkaquatic 2 жыл бұрын
Informative video 😊
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😄
@tiffanyclark-grove1989
@tiffanyclark-grove1989 3 ай бұрын
why are they differentiated as haps when Mbunas are haplochromines as well? I found that initially quite confusing. Also, your tank is so beautiful.
@danny95127
@danny95127 2 жыл бұрын
Like your beautiful cichlids. Please do a stock list of your tank, yeh?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 I will put one together
@pareshkeer5616
@pareshkeer5616 Жыл бұрын
Nice
@socratesabreu2466
@socratesabreu2466 2 жыл бұрын
ECOLOGICAL LABS MicrobeLift Special Blend. A liquid bacteria that controls algae and liquify all bad matter in the tank. I personally been using this product since day one, long time ago. This my suggestion for your aquarium tank.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the suggestion!
@socratesabreu2466
@socratesabreu2466 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids Love your videos. I use the bacteria every night after light is turned 📴. Just follow instructions for your tank size. You are welcome, take care.
@Khabib9-z8w
@Khabib9-z8w Жыл бұрын
I have 5 african cichlids in my 1.5ft tank and it’s so beautiful with my wrgb lighting and it is still not enough for me though they are about 3•5 inch to 4 inch
@MrTroenokarso
@MrTroenokarso 10 ай бұрын
Do you have male and female fish in your aquarium? It looks good.
@TroyRossberg
@TroyRossberg 8 ай бұрын
I have a similar setup with mbuna, peacocks & Haps. What do you feed them to meet their diet needs? as I know peacocks need high protein and mbuna tend to get gut bloat from high protein foods
@Khabib9-z8w
@Khabib9-z8w Жыл бұрын
Planning to get red peacock and marble peacock
@derschwimmendeHaiausHessen
@derschwimmendeHaiausHessen 2 жыл бұрын
Liebe Kaity, bei deiner guten Pflege können die Fische nur entspannt sein. 😘 Sind das alles Männchen?
@gopanatha
@gopanatha Жыл бұрын
Hi Kaity... Do you have only male cichlids in the tank or you have it mixed with females?
@MorphedWombat
@MorphedWombat 10 ай бұрын
I truly believe it all depends on the fish and sometimes you’ve gotta take some risks and let the fish decide.. Ik it may sound harsh but I also have many hiding places and a big enough space to get away or hide giving them a chance atleast. Am I cruel? I just think it’s the way it is idk
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
I actually completely agree with this! Most the time if the tank is big enough and you have lots of hiding places you can make it work
@MorphedWombat
@MorphedWombat 10 ай бұрын
I am looking to add some more limestone rock to add even more hiding spots! I even threw in some hornwort which I heard they might eat and I don’t mind if they do, but it’s gotten greener and filled out more in spots that were bare when I purchased it! Even when food lands on it they ignore it and just slurp the food.. so far so good!
@brownunboxer3833
@brownunboxer3833 4 ай бұрын
Can’t you mix peacocks and mbuna in a 40 gallon wide?
@mansamusa2056
@mansamusa2056 2 жыл бұрын
Great video beautiful fish I'm just curious what kind of filtration you use
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :) I have two FX6 canister filters - one on either side of the tank
@robertbailey1175
@robertbailey1175 Жыл бұрын
How many Peacocks can I put in a 60 gallon aquarium?
@rukshan_dhananjaya
@rukshan_dhananjaya 2 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank New subs here
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much! And thanks for the sub! I just subscribed to your channel :)
@rukshan_dhananjaya
@rukshan_dhananjaya 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids ✌️
@kyxs7871
@kyxs7871 Жыл бұрын
Very informative video! I have a 75 gallon, I want peacocks and mbuna in it, what do you think the peacock to mbuna ratio should be for that tank size? Size is 49L 19.5W and 21.25H
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
Thank you! They would probably do ok when they're small but once they start growing I think that would be a bit too small to keep peacocks and Mbuna. I would probably opt more for small Mbuna like shell dwellers for a tank that size long term 😊
@AmeXcy
@AmeXcy 2 жыл бұрын
Thanks - great video. Have you ever lost a cichlid since you started ? I lost 2 due to aggression (mbuna vs albino, although albino were tiny).
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Hey AmeXcy 😊 Thank you! Yes, I've lost I would say about 8 since having it setup. I think 3 due to jumping out of the tank, 2 from my error stuffing up a water change, and the other 3 were due to aggression I believe
@AmeXcy
@AmeXcy 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids thanks for that. Does not make me the only one then -
@taulantahmetaj9738
@taulantahmetaj9738 2 жыл бұрын
Super 👍🌷🌷🌷🌷🌋🌋🌋🌋🧡🐟🐟🐟
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😚
@zacharycummings9004
@zacharycummings9004 Жыл бұрын
Is this an all male tank?
@tulioalopez
@tulioalopez Жыл бұрын
Wow you tank is awesome. I need your advice. I have about 10 mbunas,yellow labs and most are juvie or small. I have a 75 gallon tank. I never had peacocks or Haps but would like to try. I have a set up were the mbuna have caves. I have open area for peacocks and haps. What do you recommend for the yellow labs?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
Yellow labs are unique because they can actually have a more protein rich diet compared to most Mbuna! You could try some more peaceful haps with them like blue dolphins and Mirrorball cichlids. I probably wouldn't get anything too big though like venestus in a 75 gallon though
@tulioalopez
@tulioalopez Жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids Thank you.
@jjpro20021
@jjpro20021 2 жыл бұрын
hi i have a 75 gallon tank with 8 (1.5) inch mbuna. question how many peacoks should or can i add. they will be around same size . 1.5-2 ichers... great Content!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you! 😊 I would probably try 4-5 peacocks that are all different types
@xxxSEPHxxx
@xxxSEPHxxx Жыл бұрын
how to start mixing them, like do you add 2 to 3 of one type every week or can you put all of them (types) at the same time? thanks
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
I added about 8 juveniles at first, then another 10 a week later. And each time I add new fish I try to add 3-4 at a time 😊
@sbgpature
@sbgpature 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Kaity, nice aquarium, i subscribe to your channel to see the evolution. I have a video of a similar aquarium to yours.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much :) I just subscribed to your channel, you have some absolutely beautiful setups
@sbgpature
@sbgpature 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids thanks👍👍, your aquarium is a top one. Only a few videos are from aquariums of mine, most are from aquariums of my friends.
@satsaunga7681
@satsaunga7681 Жыл бұрын
I am starting a 65 gallon tank, if it's a mixed tank, how many fish do you recommend I add? Thank you. Great Channel.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
I would start with something like 6 different coloured peacocks and a few different species of small mbuna and see how they go. You would probably find a lot of the species of haps get too big for that size (unless you're planning to upgrade in the future)
@javiermorell4333
@javiermorell4333 2 жыл бұрын
Hi, beautiful tank, what is that beautiful white and blue color one?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Thank you 😊 That one is a sulphur crested Cichlid
@javiermorell4333
@javiermorell4333 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids thank you for replying 🥰, that is a beauty but I meant the all white one with blue markings
@javiermorell4333
@javiermorell4333 2 жыл бұрын
The one on the video showing at 1107 all white with blue markings ?
@markbee4238
@markbee4238 2 жыл бұрын
I would think you would still want to be careful with which mbuna you use. I have only used labs so far (yellow and white) due to their milder temperament. Which and mbuna do you have in your tank and have you had any that were too aggressive?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Hi Mark, I have 6 different types: yellow lab, red zebra, OB zebra, yellow tail acei, red top hongi, and a bumblebee. I haven't had any that are too aggressive yet, but I would say my bumblebee is the most aggressive. I just made this video if you would like any more info about them :) kzfaq.info/get/bejne/jtycY5V_ps_LeJ8.html
@PULAG
@PULAG 2 жыл бұрын
Ever kept a Jack Dempsey cichlid? I'm struggling to find tank mates.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
I haven't! But I considered keeping one when I had South American setup. I'm pretty sure other South American fish like Oscars, Green Terrors, Convict cichlids go well with them
@ChemSketch777
@ChemSketch777 Жыл бұрын
What if the mbuna eat too much protien-fiber pellets, will they bloat due to high amounts of protien ingestion?and what if the peackocks don't get enough protien?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
I haven't had any issues with bloat or growth so far. I have found that the Mbuna are naturally more inclined to graze on the algae throughout the day and eat the foods with higher fibre, then the pellets with protein are enough for the haps and peacocks
@ChemSketch777
@ChemSketch777 Жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids how much protien is max for mbunas (25% protien food, 5% fibre)
@terrystropicalterritories28
@terrystropicalterritories28 Жыл бұрын
So I've bn nervous to put mbunas in my peacock n hap tank, but now I've come across a Williams zebra mbuna that's gorgeous n I want that fish lol. Would be only mbuna in tank, what are ur thoughts?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids Жыл бұрын
I think as long as you have plenty of hiding spots for him he will be ok!
@yellowdog33omar
@yellowdog33omar 2 жыл бұрын
What kind of substrate are you using it looks like 2 different types
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
I've got mainly unicorn pool filter sand and it is mixed with some crushed coral
@masonthomas135
@masonthomas135 2 жыл бұрын
I have South American cichlid
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
South American cichlids are awesome! I used to have some too
@ktm-kr9mm
@ktm-kr9mm 2 жыл бұрын
My chichild bullies evrey fish in the tank the aggression is real lol mine chases the other chichilds all over the tank =(
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
Oh no!! :( They can be nasty little things!
@azizrahman2213
@azizrahman2213 2 жыл бұрын
What’s the height of the tank?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
It's 60cm high :) It's a Waterbox Clearpro 7225
@thecarterfamilyfunchannel8608
@thecarterfamilyfunchannel8608 2 жыл бұрын
Where did you get your lights?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 2 жыл бұрын
I got them from Tech Den in Australia - they are freshwater AI Primes :)
@thecarterfamilyfunchannel8608
@thecarterfamilyfunchannel8608 2 жыл бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids thank you so much! Love the tank and vids! Keep them coming!
@kalbogaming2242
@kalbogaming2242 2 жыл бұрын
I’ll remove my pleco so algae can start growing.thank you
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