I have 12 cichlids in a 75 breeder how is that or is that too many fish ?

12 in a 75 is good.

What is the name of this cichlid on 3:54 min ?

@@veotisthompson1227 I did the same. Actually I got 15 in there, and a FX4. Right now the ammonia is spiking. Been just under a week hopefully it stabilizes soon. The tank I got was used. And I rinsed the substrate that was in there but it’s got me wondering just what kind of nightmare the previous owner had going on before I got it. Cuz I can’t explain why it keeps spiking sooooo high like this. Nothing I’ve seen before. Not like this anyways. And it’s got me thinking the previous person was one of them ppl who gave up and just let everything go until it looked like chocolate milk 🙄 who knows. But I’m thinking I might just remove that gravel and replace it with something new for piece of mind

You and me both Kev lol

and a life.

Mohsin Qazi iñ I love watching him!!! Very knowledgeable

Marcos Parrilla True! This channel is the reason why i have a cichlid tank, i got all the necessary information I needed from him 😊

Awesome! Thank you!

I already started building out the 55 for the new project. I hope it looks good!

let me know if you find an answer about that blasting sand! i’ve been wondering too

@@drpepper684 I decided to go with the black diamond blasting sand. So many people recommend this substrate. I will be doing strictly mbuna in the tank. I heard that over time the beneficial bacteria build up will make the particles much smoother. I probably will run the tank for 2 months before I add the fish.

@@ranjantySounds great! I think I'm also going to try this for my next tank! Mbuna are a great choice!

Those are chindongo saulosi

Generic workout shirt I found on Amazon 😂

I have a 65. I am actually getting ready to re-scape it soon. I think the issue with the 65 for many people is that it is only 36" wide. This is fine for smaller mbuna, but in my experience most larger Malawi cichlids do better in 48" wide tanks. With that being said, I have had a bunch of ACs in my 65 before and it was working okay.

@@TazawaTanks I can’t have a 4 foot tank, but I want the height and the depth. Unfortunately, Petco doesn’t carry them, and they are on sale. 🤦‍♂️

@@Em_Dee_Aitch I bought my 65 from Petsmart.

UPDATE: Upon speaking with Aqueon today, the 65 has officially been discontinued. They claim it was a “marketing decision”.

@@TazawaTanks when?! I didn’t see one!

I was thinking the very exact thing!! No response??

@@agontop1 nope, I guess he doesn’t check all comments? I’m not sweating it tho it worked out for me, I got 6 peacocks in my 55 doing just fine

Glad it’s working out well Tyrone. And no, I don’t see all the comments, although I try to respond to as many as possible. I made a video about mixing peacocks and mbuna. The biggest issue is making sure that the mbuna get some type of varied diet with some vegetables or algae foods.

My exact question as well!

Hornwort. They don’t eat it very much. Sometimes it will last 6 months before they eat any.

They prefer linear space more than vertical space.

@@TazawaTanks the 75 gallon tank to your left what kind & brand of tank is it acrylic with a black back I really like the clarity also what kind of lighting are you using or do you recommended thank you

I would leave the plants alone if they haven’t torn them up. Plants in an aquarium is always better.

Slate is often used and is flat in shape.

I agree that slate is fantastic for mbunas and other Malawian cichlids. I also have successfully used white tufa rock and lava rocks, and especially with the tufa rock it also aids in hardening up the water and raising ph which these fish really thrive on. It's not written on stone though (pardon the pun). I have seen these fish do well in slightly acidic water but again they look and do best in harder water/ph. I have successfully used certain realistic fake plants as well but no matter what rock is always the main decoration in the tanks. I also have successfully had peacocks and Mbuna in my larger (125+) tanks. These cichlids are my absolute favorites for many years now and have had a lot of different types like species tanks, mixed, some of my reasons for them being my favorites are when you have a big established tank with mbuna to me is akin to a bustling city center (Times Square, Piccadilly Circus, etc) . They are incredibly smart fish and always are moving with intension unlike fish say in a planted tank of peaceful fish like neon tetras, while beautiful in large schools regardless to me, they just move around like zombies if that makes sense lol. I'm not knocking any of those fish though as i currently have a 75 planted tank with neons, cardinals, mollys and plates, Cory catfish, several types of gouramis, and a few discus and it is just so beautiful, peaceful and like a living painting that almost acts like Valium to me lol. I say that because every night I lay in bed and watch that tank and it just is so relaxing to watch, and one of the reasons I put it next to my bed. But just happened to see this channel in my "you may like" section and turned into a huge fan in a matter of hours watching your videos! Seriously nice job I can tell just from listening to you speak that you have an incredible passion for these beautiful aquatic animals just like me. Thanks man have a nice day.

Mbuna would be fine in a 60. I’ve kept yellow labs in my 60 before.

@@TazawaTanks thanks for replying back to my comment I just watch the video you just sent about the tank size it was very informative is there any African cichlid mbunas is compatible together in the same tank can fit in 60 gall and again thanks for sharing your information

Roy Stevenson acei and yellow labs are good together. Kind of peaceful, and nice colors.

@@TazawaTanks and they can go with mbunas and yellow labs together right and they only get up to 6/ 7 inch right

Roy Stevenson Yes

I’m not sure! I just let them do there thing and that’s what came out! 🤣

Depends on the type. Shell dwellers: 10 gallons and up. Julies, Calvus, Brichardi: 29-40 gallons. Frontosa: 100+

@@TazawaTanks Thanks for the information. I have a 16 gal that I have been thanking about putting shell dwellers in for a long time. I was also thinking about getting a 55 gal for julies, brichardis, and lemon cichlids. I'm very interested in Tanganyikan cichlids. I also like Milawi cichlids, but that is limited to mbunas.

For a 55 gallon mbuna tank, I would use crushed coral as a substrate. If you are choosing a canister filter, I’d recommend the Fluval FX4.

@@TazawaTanks thank you so much I really appreciate it, they want it to be least maintenance as possible, which I know is hard with these fish so anything helps. Crushed coral alone or would adding some coaster sand be good as well? I don't know if these cichlids are diggers.

@@josecruz021 Just crushed coral. It’s thick and is less likely to get sucked into the filter.

@@TazawaTanks Great!!! Thought so, I know sand and canister filters ain’t a great mix

Guppy grass ?

It’s been so many years, I honestly don’t remember which store...but I got them locally in San Francisco.

48"x18"x21" (roughly)

@@TazawaTanks Thanks

That's a lot of fish in a 55. Just be prepared to do a lot of water changes.

Tazawa Tanks yeah i have the tank like 6 moths and i do 2,3 changes in 1 week

@@harleyflacko3262 how are your peacocks doing ? I have 7 in my 55 gal

It depends on your water change routine, etc. A dozen or so if you can manage the bioload.

@@TazawaTanks ok thanks

Hmmm...I’ve never kept them in a 33 long. If it were me, I’d put in some dwarf mbuna like Saulosi. Less of a bio load, yet still getting to enjoy the mbuna look and behavior.

@@TazawaTanks thanks

@@jdofishtank6018 You bet. Let me know when you have setup your tank and have a video loaded. I’d love to check it out.

@@TazawaTanks will do

@@TazawaTanks Zenzo, I decided to go with peacock cichlids, I just set up my tank. Check out my channel, it's the latest video, let me know what you think, I'm getting the fish tomorrow. Then I will have a video of the fish Saturday or Sunday.

I’ve never calculated the water usage, but it’s actually far less than most people would think. I’ve been trying to incorporate live plants into most of my tanks, which aids in natural filtration and reduces the frequency of water changes. I’ve also found that with more frequent testing using test strips, I’m able to better monitor when a tank needs a water change. Because of these reasons, my water change frequency has decreased. Living in California, I try to be extra cognizant of water usage.

@@TazawaTanks Thanks for the reply, only ask as I’m a student of most things I become interested in and have always wanted a cichlid tank. The seemingly high water change requirement has made me abandon the idea. All the videos make me want to get into the hobby at the same time discourage me from pulling the trigger due to becoming a slave to maintenance. Guess I’ll live through your videos. Love the content. TK

I have made countless videos about how much and how often I change water in my overstocked aquariums. I usually change 70-75 percent about every 4-5 days. I test often as well.

I have also made numerous videos about filtration.

I used two cameras and two lenses for this video. The intro section with the close-ups of the fish was shot with my Canon M50, using a 28mm EF-M macro lens. The main video was shot on my Canon EOS R, using my 24-70mm f2.8 L lens.

Start here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNtoY9uStbPDoKM.html

And also here: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/l9xdjZuVvqmnZZs.html

Here’s a video I did not too long ago that gives my advice on how many: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/eNtoY9uStbPDoKM.html

Depends on the dimensions. 33, 55, 75, 90, 120....

Treat a 65 like a 55, because it’s 36x18

That is my tank that is in my living room! In fact, this tank was given to me by my wife as a Christmas present like 7 years ago. Maybe you should do your research before making comments like this. 😑

Me sitting in front of this tank a few years ago: kzfaq.info/get/bejne/Z6p1d7Je2KmbZpc.html