The Growth & Evolution of the 6FT 135G CICHLID TANK

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Today's video an overview of the 135 Gallon African Cichlid tank, which has now been setup for one year. This tank setup has Lake Malawi cichlids, specifically peacocks and haps.
In the video, I discuss all aspects of this aquarium setup. From the growth of the cichlids over time, to the tank maintenance and equipment, to unboxing new cichlids, this one is jam packed with details on this African cichlid aquarium.
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Lighting
- AI Freshwater Blade Light: bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/6eNLgQ
Equipment
- Sicce Syncra SDC 6.0 - amzn.to/35yJ0MD
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- Fish Net: geni.us/qlqxI4
- Python Water Changer: amzn.to/3z4vD2n
- Clearwater Scrubber - bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/3eNWdr
Chemicals
- Seachem Prime: geni.us/R9IbGuj
- Fritz Glass/Acrylic Cleaner: geni.us/uvmwK8
Food
- Xtreme Krill Flakes - geni.us/iTAWsN
- Xtreme Big Fella Pellets - geni.us/9Cra
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⏰ Timecodes ⏰
0:00 - Intro
0:26 - Tank Setup
4:19 - Fish Stocking
8:22 - Tank Maintenance
11:08 - Unboxing Fish
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@robertjohnston25 2 ай бұрын

7 water changes in a year on a tank like that is absolutely insane! And the fish still grew nicely which is evidence that as long as the water chemistry is good, you don’t need the water changes! Very cool! Would love to see more about the algae scrubber. Do you ever clean it? Feed the algae to the fish? Etc.

@TriumphLover 2 ай бұрын

I wish I could get you to Tucson to set up one for me. 😊

@Prim3e 2 ай бұрын

Amazing peacocks! Cant wait for the 475 to get up and running!

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! Me too 👍🏻

@tjautocross 2 ай бұрын

Really nice tank. The setup with the algae scrubber is very interesting. Thanks Troy!!

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@user-ip5yb1us6w 2 ай бұрын

Cichlid bros always updated when it comes to latest innovation or style,and one thing is they deliver the info or background clearly,i love cichlid bros .

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Really appreciate that!

@michaelellerbe1434 2 ай бұрын

Awesome video brother!!! Agree that friendship is one of the greatest aspects of the hobby! Those German reds are growing up to something and I look forward to seeing them in your display tank!

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thanks again man! They’ll be going in the tank in a few weeks probably. Can’t wait!

@FITV61582 2 ай бұрын

very amazing update nice video wow beautiful tank and cichlids

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thank you!

@FITV61582 2 ай бұрын

Your 👍🏾 welcome anytime my friend

@marknestorovich1175 2 ай бұрын

Looks fantastic. That is funny. In my 75 I set up a month ago my red shoulder is the boss and the second in command is my dragon blood. Same as yours.

@BenOchart 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful. I have found peacocks to be more aggressive than the haps. It will be interesting to see if a hap takes over as the boss after putting on size.

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thanks Ben! It will be interesting to watch and see what happens

@sandyloyst1811 2 ай бұрын

Troy, that was very enjoyable and interesting. I love this tank and every fish is beautiful in it's own way. Every fish is also a 10/10. Just imagine them all in another 2 years. I'm also super glad that new investment underneath paid off and I'm wondering if you will install one on the new build? Thanks so much for sharing. Peace. TEAM TROY!

@KawiKlx143 2 ай бұрын

Im up to 4 dragonbloods in my show tank my favorite for sure!

@jaredfulton6047 2 ай бұрын

Always a great video! I gotta get a couple of those EBAs they look so good. I can’t find any near me

@noelmangion6316 2 ай бұрын

That was a amazing video the cichlids are looking great and the colours are popping out nicely they look really healthy can’t wait to see the plywood tank finished i think it’s going to look really amazing 👍

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thank you, really appreciate it!

@andrewderksen3342 2 ай бұрын

I really like lake Victoria Flam Back kyoga❤️🙌 (Love the Green body and red back 👀)

@SanderAiRS86 2 ай бұрын

Your video's are the reason why I bought my first aquarium to put african cichlids in!

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Love to hear that!

@SanderAiRS86 2 ай бұрын

@@CichlidBros I am from Belgium. Just bought a juwel rio 450. Buying rocks tomorrow and doing the sand/rocks and install next week. Only one question though, will 1 fx6 filter be enough for the tank?

@rudratumuluri7814 2 ай бұрын

The peacocks are amazing. Could I please have some recommendations for fish for my 412 gallon tank which has oscars, an ebjd, a vieja synspillum male,geophagus surinamensis, salvini,firemouth,peacock bass and an asian arowana

@miguelcintron7048 2 ай бұрын

German Reds are so beautiful but I’ve had 3 and colors were amazing and they can be a nightmare as well rehomed 2 and the 3rd was my tank boss until my haps got some size and the German Red went completely colored down and now he’s a grey fish lol every once in a while he flashes his Red for a few minutes and back to bland . I love your and the channel, can’t wait to see the 475 gallon up and running

@PriceTagAquariums 2 ай бұрын

I really like all the color combination in all the peas/haps. Some of your favorites are some of mine as well and I hope to see the coloration in mine. Also, I really like videos like this. Ben Ochart did one recently like this on his 300G. It's nice to see what each fish keepers tank set ups look like from start to finish. Great video! Thank you!

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Keep an eye out for one of our next videos, Ben may be making an appearance!

@PriceTagAquariums 2 ай бұрын

@@CichlidBros Awesome. I'll be looking forward to it!

@carlwagers9829 2 ай бұрын

A year! Holy crap dude. I'm old!

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Time flies

@carlwagers9829 2 ай бұрын

@CichlidBros yep, and only 7 water changes is crazy

@donhabel1590 2 ай бұрын

Great video but looking forward to seeing the new built last video showed the leak test you got passed that 👍

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Coming soon

@donhabel1590 2 ай бұрын

@@CichlidBros GREAT

@donhabel1590 2 ай бұрын

@@CichlidBros GREAT can't wait

@beaversfever 2 ай бұрын

❤❤❤❤

@XantheOrtega 2 ай бұрын

Hey Troy. Awesome video. Has that algae scraper ever scratch your glass?

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! And nope

@gregory7414 2 ай бұрын

Beautiful tank. Is it glass or acrylic ? TGIF from NJ

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Thanks! This one is glass from Custom Aquariums

@gregory7414 2 ай бұрын

Thanks

@user-pm8vj7fn4l 2 ай бұрын

🐟🥰👍

@amytaylor7058 2 ай бұрын

Can u use sucker fish or catfish in your tank?

@burrow2chase 2 ай бұрын

What is it about lwandas? I’ve never had luck with any in my main African tank. They are always too docile and end up getting beat up pretty bad. I’ve had this happen 4 times now, which sucks because I really want one in my main display

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Yeah they do seem to be more timid than other peacocks. Seems like a recurring theme with them

@laoboy1 2 ай бұрын

What’s the update on the plywood tank?

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

It’s coming soon.

@ranjithganesh7444 2 ай бұрын

Can we keep shell dwellers with mbuna cichlid ?

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

I would recommend it. Mbuna would like bully/eat the shellies

@andrewderksen3342 2 ай бұрын

Hey quick off topic question ❓ Can a female yellow lab have No black on it ? (Completely yellow ) Thanks :)

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Usually females will have less black on fins

@dascudder 2 ай бұрын

The Peacocks going to be OK in with the Acara? I thought American cichlids are kept in softer water and lower PH than Africans? (not a dig, I know very little about American Cichlids... only African, so keen to understand)

@CichlidBros 2 ай бұрын

Yep they’ll be fine. It’s just temporary. But I also don’t chase parameters - all of my tanks have the same water. Consistency and managing nitrates is key 🔑

@dascudder 2 ай бұрын

@@CichlidBros cheers fella. I’m the same with my Africans. Just have very little understanding of Americans is all