I have been keeping cichlids for over 20 years. You did a great job on this video! I am a fan of your channel for sure.
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching! Appreciate it 👍🏻
@twunderaquatics17703 жыл бұрын
I'm mostly into planted tanks so I keep mostly dwarf cichilds. I really like the South American cichlid tank and I see why it's #1 on your list but the shellys tank is my favorite hands down. I love this tank! Liked
@kakakid223 жыл бұрын
You can try some cichlids in a planted tank. I used to have my JD's with angels in a fully planted tank and it all worked ou great!
@adrienneconley19773 жыл бұрын
Great video Cichlid Bros! Very informative with good ideas. 🐟🐠
@mitchellrodriguez17942 жыл бұрын
That bala shark is nice
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@tankman76953 жыл бұрын
South American tank is the best
@kakakid223 жыл бұрын
Africans are amazing asswell you should try them out. ^_^
@tankman76953 жыл бұрын
@@kakakid22 I had them b4 peacocks & mbunas they cool esp. The colors
@PlainsPup7 ай бұрын
Agreed. New World tanks are my favorite! 😁
@dad81293 ай бұрын
Great video, I could do with your opinion on my Jewel Rio 350 tank, I really want serums, keyholes, chocolate, hounduran, geophagus senior and possibly even a Oscar, could this work at all?, if not what should I miss out?, what sort of numbers for each type of fish also?. Lastly since I'm unlikely to be able to have real plants, which plastic ones do you use please and make. Any advice would be really appreciated thanks
@warrendeberry980111 ай бұрын
yes i agree, i have a 75gal Mubma African Cichlids and a 140gal American Cichlids tanks,,,, and the American Cichlids are so much more peaceful living together,,, much more peaceful to look at.....keep up the great work C. BROS.👍🏾
@c.e.41382 жыл бұрын
Number 1 and 2 for sure!!! Great choices!
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
Thanks for watching!
@bigfishlad48473 жыл бұрын
Another brilliant video lads and thanks for the feature 👊
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
You got it. Thanks again, Paul!
@GoatedJoyBoy3 жыл бұрын
I love this channel it makes a fine addition to my collection 😍❤
@Archived330003 жыл бұрын
I read it in general grievous’ voice before I even saw your pfp and user name😂
i love the combinations great suggestions and choices fellas
@TheCichlidShack3 жыл бұрын
Great video with a ton of great information. 👍 Thanks for the support ordering g your shellies. MUCH APPRECIATED.
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Of course. Thanks for a great and easy transaction! The shellies started breeding after about 10 days 😂
@joshhopper61093 жыл бұрын
Great list of options I like the idea of a planted discus tank the best with some tetras schooling. Another option to add to your list would be a breeding group of peacocks like the red top Lawanda, one male to three to five females in a 75 gallon. The mail would be an absolute stunner in breeding colors most of the time.
@jeromehorn73333 жыл бұрын
I have a 75 gallon multi tank and love it. It is a fun tank - started with 9 in March of 2020 and now have about 30.
@adammason44543 жыл бұрын
Big tank just for multis
@kidsfids74343 жыл бұрын
What does multi mean? I know multi is short for multiple, but what types of fish do you have? I'm new to this.
@adammason44543 жыл бұрын
@@kidsfids7434 multifasciatus its a bit long so everybody just calls them multis
@traceymcpherson58004 ай бұрын
Love all the set ups
@Kaleestraza3 жыл бұрын
The shell dwellers are so cute and elegant I can't take it! I've been looking for a small tank fish but haven't seen these on any lists yet. Thanks!
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
They’re a great option for sure 👍🏻
@minac2383 жыл бұрын
your shell dwellers tank is beautiful
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@24ghosh24 Жыл бұрын
south american is all time fav, equivalent to a monsterfish tank with arowana n sting rays
@JordanTweets3 жыл бұрын
I messaged you guys on insta and thank you for coming back to me with advice. Number one is definitely a dream tank! I’ll hopefully have my South American 350 litre tank stocked soon 👍🏻. Thanks guys.
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Happy to help. Thanks for watching!
@julzzee59763 жыл бұрын
Hi i have a similar ize tank 100 gallon. What fish did you stock? I am hoping to stock american cichlids. Thanks
@kylechampion15842 жыл бұрын
I did my 200 gallon with a jaguar, oscar, 2 green terror, 2 jack dempsey and 2 jewels and it is working out great
@chadlashley27479 ай бұрын
Im about to get a 275 gallon fish tank next month I'm really excited about it i definitely always wanted a big tank
@CichlidBros9 ай бұрын
Awesome!
@beat_2008 Жыл бұрын
I always go on a walk and collect big stones, wash them and test them for calcium and then once clean, I decorate them in my tank, It looks peaceful and amazing
@waynebarnes5004 Жыл бұрын
I have a mix of No1 and no2 on your list and works well I have a Dempsey Cuban and Green Terror from no2 and a severum oscar and acara from No1 also have a Red Terror and all get on in a 75 gallon tank with a few Corry and couple of plecos Thanks Cichlid Bros your videos have really helped with setting this tank up 👍
@AZI36232 жыл бұрын
#2 Predator tank is what I'm chasing. Planning to keep convict, firemouth and GT cichlids together ✌🏻
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
Nice, and good luck!
@adamp8342 жыл бұрын
Your tanks are gangster
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@juanriverajr51833 жыл бұрын
I got a 90 gallon mbuna tank , upgrading to a 150 in a couple weeks . That’s my favorite set up
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Sounds awesome!
@adammason44543 жыл бұрын
Yeah same what mbuna species have you got?
@rajishmaharaj75523 жыл бұрын
Great video guys.
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@TheNowSeason3 жыл бұрын
Agreed. S. Am tank IMO, 125 or more is the best set up of all the cichlid family.
@riteshcatfamily66773 жыл бұрын
Beautiful video❤️👍
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@MarkDrisch3 жыл бұрын
Big central American cichlids of the Parachromis family in pairs, or the one everyone is sleeping on; the Hemichromis family members of the large variety such as H.fasciatus.
@samuelcontreras92482 жыл бұрын
Great stuff!
@cichlides3 жыл бұрын
Great video Cichlid good job
@mateuszx172 жыл бұрын
Good calm video.
@sharonlewis62583 жыл бұрын
Beautiful fish
@legionaquatics3 жыл бұрын
the south American community looks really nice
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Thank you!
@sap12813 жыл бұрын
Hey Troy, I have a very similar stocking in my sa/ca community tank. I agree with you that it is the best. You might want to consider a firemouth. They are pretty peaceful (in my experience), have great color, and an interesting personality. Very underrated cichlid. We always have one and it is a family favorite. My daughter and I love watching your videos. Thanks.
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Hey Steve. Glad you and your daughter are enjoying the videos and following along! We’ve kept firemouths in the past and will be again soon. Quinn is getting some for his classroom setups soon!
@-_-Nora-_-2 жыл бұрын
I used to have a jack Dempsey, we had to put him down when he started to die. He lived for 13 years, we had gotten “e-or” for free because his siblings were eating “e-or’s” tall. RIP.
@adammason44543 жыл бұрын
I have an 80 gallon mbuna tank and a 45 gallon shellie tank. My dream tank would be a massive frontosa tank.
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
That would be an awesome tank setup for sure
@decal17517 күн бұрын
I had a pair of tiger Oscars that I bought at a Walmart believe it or not lol but they were tiny when i got them i had them for several years and they grew up great both would eat from my fingers and follow me around the tank like puppies I loved them sadly I ended up having to move to a place I could no longer keep an aquarium so I gave them to my sister with an agreement that if/when she no longer wanted it I would have 1st chance of getting it back and I did years later but my puppies were long gone and I never had the luck to get 2 at once and raise them together and live that long again I gave up after awhile and just gave everything to a random person at a pet store 😢
@brou23 жыл бұрын
awesome 👏 video
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Thanks!
@BlueEvolution3122 жыл бұрын
Would love to see a Red Terror tank mates episode!
@adioki693 жыл бұрын
Red spotted severum is my favorite south american cichlid, they are so cute and beautiful fish, i feed them veggie pellet once a day
@williamgonzalez68493 жыл бұрын
Nice fishes i got 1 tiger Oscar and 1 albino they are now 4 months they doing good
@bunnyviperaquatics21082 жыл бұрын
I can’t believe this tank! And I just learned I could add an Uaru! (Panda ). What was that largest light colored fish? Orange/yellow eyes, soft patterning? Never seen it; madly in love! Thanks for another great video!
@JustJoshing4L2 ай бұрын
I adore apistos, but freshly squeezed limestone juice comes outta my tap lol
@tripshobbies28102 жыл бұрын
I have Discus with quite a mix and it works kinda. 5 Discus with 3 Angel fish, 2 Nicaragua parrots, acara, ram. Only fish that are constantly sparing are the Nicaragua cichlids with each other ( Both females ) and the acara seems to not like both of them at all. Thier territorys are close and somehow they all seem to want the roots base. Acara left and nicaraguas the back and front anyone moves into the others space and they spar. Without touching each other. Mouths wide open and gills flaired. 😅
@assassin30033 жыл бұрын
I plan to get a 6ft 220 gallon tank and stock it with a smaller species of peacock bass, oscar, severum and parrot hybrid that I got probably a group of geos, and some silver dollars, I'll also add a green terror and possibly jack Dempsey and my big sailfin pleco,I may get a pike cichlid
@matthewjoey498 Жыл бұрын
Ive owned a lot of diff cic I'm getting ready to attempt a 80 gallon
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
Nice!
@charliesleeseman46433 жыл бұрын
Do you think I can put a green terror in with severums, electric blue acara, blue acara, rainbow cichlids, threadfin acara, and geophagus tapajos? In a 210 gallon tank. Hope to have an answer from you.
@cathyvandebruinhorst4336 Жыл бұрын
Getting ready to set up a 35 gallon Cichlid tank… which ones will do good together and how many?
@Jake-ur2wf3 жыл бұрын
Seriously awesome video. The SA community is my dream tank, but I have a question for the Cichlid Bros about tanks of these sizes. How do you do water changes? I've always had to use buckets and a normal siphon due to not having a compatible sink with the python, and I feel like doing water changes for a tank that big would take ages 5 gallons at a time. Is there any tips for large tank water changes? Thanks!
@sap12813 жыл бұрын
Check your Lowes/HD. You might be able to find an adaptor that will allow you to use a Python. That's what I had to do
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Agreed! I’ve also seen people fill a bathtub and use a pump on the end of the python if they can’t connect to their sink
@gqwarrior66942 жыл бұрын
Large plastic tub, like a 44gal drum, $30 pond pump & a suitable hose. Throw in a heater if you want to preheat the water. No more buckets & no more sore back
@phillyflyers77683 ай бұрын
What cichlid that swims high in the water column that would work with a Texas cichlid?
@DTaylorYoutubeChannel2 жыл бұрын
Can I put convict cichlids with South American Tiger Cichlids
@yasharshamakhi128311 ай бұрын
Any ideas to stop them to mess up the tank? They mess all my sand
@jeremymason80812 жыл бұрын
I’m a frontosa keeper. I have 3 in a 125 w 15 peacocks n 5 mbuna. One sydonitis catfish and also one saved corydora. No one touches the Cory cat for some reason 🤙
@dharamsingh53812 жыл бұрын
Can king kong parrot fish live with other peaceful cichlid comfortably like Severum, neon blue acara or geophagus cichlid or will it have any issues. Please tell as I am willing to buy one.
@williamgonzalez68493 жыл бұрын
also got green terro and jack dem
@ccjddd210711 ай бұрын
Hey! Long time viewer, love your channel and been alot of help over the years. Regarding the predator tank I currently have a 55g and recently bought a 90g to upgrade for my livingroom aquarium. I currently have a 7" male True Blue Acara who's a little on the rougher side of aggression. He like to attempt to breed with my blood parrot which they've never been successful. I've fallen in love with your Jack Demsey and was looking into one of my own with maybe a firemouth. Do you think it's enough space to accomodate that kind of combo? I wanted geophagus but I dont think this'll be enough space for a group that large... Would love your input on how to make it work.
@kenna69033 жыл бұрын
I have my 29 gallon turtle tank with 10 tiger barbs, and a non breeding pair of convicts. I hope to have them in a 75 someday
@aldswildlife3 жыл бұрын
What fish are in 6:56
@vijaypaul83872 жыл бұрын
Super
@santamonicahelpassistant4183 жыл бұрын
Love the fish at 5:25. What tips do y'all have to keep the tanks so pristine? -Sophia
@wata2uluvme2 жыл бұрын
i started my fish hobby few years ago, i started with 75g tank with 10 glow fishes in it LOL after 2 months i ended up getting 4 discus, like it says in the video its not a beginner fish, i was struggling at first probs gave the fish some hard time but after hard learning those 2" discus are all 6.5" now weo
@catherine30412 жыл бұрын
Can they go with parrot fish
@capnr72533 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the video! Would it be possible to get a 120 gallon, 450 litres, SA community tank with the geophagus tapajos and a hero severum, possibly 2? I love those cichlids but right now I do not have the room
@JohnDoe-te4ri2 жыл бұрын
Parrot fish can go to community also!
@carlyfischer14252 жыл бұрын
i'm getting a 200l to me thats a very big tank, i'd love a mixure of pretty cichlids, i would love a few focus fish then smaller lovely community fish as my daughter loves them, any advice? would i be better off with a variety of angles, as i already have corys khuli loaches and cherry barbs (although) all those could stay in their current tank and be moved if not suitable, very likely be a planted tank too
@scottgordin97093 жыл бұрын
I’ve been in the hobby for about 30 yrs and have had both S.Americans and Africans, but over all I like S.Americans as they’re more personable. Not taking anything away from African cichlids as there are some beautiful species, but the S.Americans have more of a laid back style like I do.
No Viejas ? The most colorful of all the cichlids??
@henryt57802 жыл бұрын
I have an empty 220 gallon idk what to stock with since all I own are 10-20 gallons, I'm leaning towards south american cichlids now bc of this video, my dad really likes flower horns can I put 1 in a south american cichlid tank? and what do you recommend for stocking that size?
@ericstone16422 жыл бұрын
👍👍👍
@CC-wy1yb2 жыл бұрын
I have a 65 gallon Jack Dempsey and a bristle nose pleco. The filter is a fx4. Is there any else I can add in my tank . I think my jd are male and female but there to young to tell.
@brettcoyle23992 жыл бұрын
I wanna do a red terror tank and with fire mouths or convicts I got a 75 grow out and a 125 for my peas and haps
@geeess63533 жыл бұрын
Is a nimbochromis fuscotaeniatus considered a hap? And what could I keep with it in a 75g?
@angelikalevey11882 жыл бұрын
Algae in my tank
@raulvega99322 жыл бұрын
what do you think I can put with a frontosa?
@dustinwilt52132 жыл бұрын
i have a 75G currently with 2x jack dempsey, texas, and a pictus catfish. really thinking of getting a green terror and going to 1 dempsey. thoughts?
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
Would probably work but could be tight long term with adults. GT's can get pretty large and territorial. My 75 worked with the combo, but a Texas in the mix would've likely caused issues
@robertlowe9022 ай бұрын
@@CichlidBroswhat about a jd a convict a fire mouth and maybe a salvini in a 90 gallon?
@william_94862 жыл бұрын
Your Jack Dempsey can’t say enough how gorgeous he is💯
@c4m7903 жыл бұрын
I’ve got a 75 gallon tank and thinking of getting 1 green terror 1 blood parrot and 4 geophagus tapajos. Do you think this would work?
@jsauce6662 жыл бұрын
What do you think about a Vieja/Central American tank? I have seen some gorgeous tanks on KZfaq. Some really stunning looking fish
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
It can be an awesome setup. Would just recommend a large tank for vieja + tank mates
@janettehosein71702 жыл бұрын
I want to do a South American cichlid tank. I’m currently in a 55g but want to upgrade I’m debating between 75- 125g. 200$ difference for tank incl stand but not sure about filtration etc upgrades needed. My 55 g is all over filtered as if it was a 75 so I don’t think I would need to change plus the only 125g tanks near me are top fin which I’ve heard aren’t the greatest?
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
I would recommend the 125, bigger the better for South Americans. Had the topfin ensemble for 3 years and it was a great tank. Stand doesn’t seem super durable but it got the job done
@janettehosein71702 жыл бұрын
I found a 135 g used tank in working condition so super excited. I’m wondering if I’m going to overstock. Once it gets going I was thinking of getting 7 tapajos, 2 long fin geo, 2 parrot, 2 electric blue acana, and severum, school of Congo and silver dollars with Cory Dora and a placo? Is that too much? I would love an Oscar but wasn’t sure if big enough?
@connorhensley19542 жыл бұрын
So I have a very aggressive Jaguar Chilid would he go good with a flowerhorn
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
I wouldn’t recommend it. Normally advise against flowerhorns with any tank mates
@connorhensley19542 жыл бұрын
@@CichlidBros yea alright thanks
@geznico20823 жыл бұрын
Tropheus don't get a mention... 😯😲. They are the nicest of all cichlids in my opinion.. but they are a pain to keep also..
@theRane987 ай бұрын
What type of sand do african cichlid need?
@091192oakleyd Жыл бұрын
Hi there buddy I know this is an old video hopefully you see this comment I've kept lake malawi cichlids peacocks mbuna and labs and girrafe cichlids for over 2 years I'm just wondering can I mix African cichlids in with them in my 5 ft tank it's very roomy I have a fry tank with all the fry in a 3 by 3 ft jewel
@CichlidBros Жыл бұрын
This video should help! kzfaq.info/get/bejne/fqtmnLKlpq_SeIk.html
@chrispalmer98022 жыл бұрын
If you where going to do an electric blue acara species only tank in a 125g with two fx4s what male to female ratio would you be looking for with around 11-13 fish?
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
I would aim for at least 2:1 female to male, with more females being best
@daphnemoore88643 жыл бұрын
How do I set up a hospital 🏥tank?
@papasmerf64533 жыл бұрын
I figured I would come to the experts. I am setting up a 75g SA/CA tank. Here are the 4 I love. Let me know if this would work especially as I am only planning on 1 each. So: geophagus tapajos, firemouth, electric blue acara, rainbow cichlid. What else could I add? (I think a Severum would be too big. Could I add smaller rams like bolivians or other cichlids like a Keyholes? Do you think I could any other larger cichlids that would work with the main 4? Other ideas may include like a rainbow shark or denison barbs. Any advice would be great. Thanks guys. Love your channel.
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
I really like the idea of Denison barbs. I was thinking about adding some to my 75 as well. That core group you have should work nicely. Keyholes might be okay if you don’t get one too small to start. Rams might need higher temps than the rest so might be best to avoid. Jurupari could be a nice addition to that group, very peaceful. Thanks for watching!
@chewyfan77453 жыл бұрын
Hey cichlid bros. Was wandering if you guys could suggest or do a video on peacock cichlids for a 75 gallon tank thanks in advance
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
We’ll add it to the list!
@captaingreenbean45242 жыл бұрын
I have a 75 gallon fish tank with 3 cichlids and two 8 inch plecos
@Iamnoone563 жыл бұрын
Hello I'm from India...I am a beginner actually I owned an aquarium when I was kid..so I have basic knowledge about it....I am planning to keep a 6/7 ft aquarium and want to pet frontosa chichlids...but problem is my home is about 50kms distant from fish shop...can I keep these??
@angelikalevey11882 жыл бұрын
Hi Troy I have a 180 gallon tank Dear Community cichlids in there but that turned out just to be blue-gray now and then I developed Emoji in my tank and I really don't know what to do with that let me know what you think
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
Hey there. If it’s blue green algae (Cyanobacteria), I’d just increase water changes to get nitrates down. You could also try to shorten the timeframe with the light on as well
@cubsfan12053 жыл бұрын
How many gallons is that planted cichlid tank?
@wavy3462 жыл бұрын
What’s the cichlid on the bottom left corner of the thumbnail?
@CichlidBros2 жыл бұрын
Salvini cichlid
@falieshalott14373 жыл бұрын
Can I put 1 Jack Dempsey, 1 green terror, and one blue acara in a tank together?
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Should work in most cases if the tank is 75 gallons or larger
@thomasmcdaniels69573 жыл бұрын
Ok so im interested in an African cichlids tank im setting up a 75 gallon but I also want a couple Bala sharks and tinfoil barbs. Everyone is telling me both are a no, but your #1 tank I see a Bala. Would I be ok with 5 or 6 cichlids and maybe 2 Bala sharks and 3 or 4 tinfoils?
@CichlidBros3 жыл бұрын
Hey there. It could likely work if the tank was larger. Tin foils and Balas get really large and are very active swimmers. I’d recommend a 6 ft tank (125 or 180) for them specifically
@cadenkinnon4433 жыл бұрын
My favorite was the 180 gallon and if you go bigger do 250 gallon and get another Oscar LOL I love Oscars
@Strappedbullz2 жыл бұрын
Looking for someone to help me tell if my fish are female or male have like 10 cichlids
@junelawrimore95673 жыл бұрын
Could a parrot fish and a jewel cichlid breed together?