African Cichlid Growth Rate Malawi Mbuna - Beautiful African Cichlids

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  • HOW QUICK DO AFRICAN CICHLIDS GROW
    This is the growth stages of my Malawi mbuna fry.
    Metriaclima zebra
    Ice Blue zebra and hongi
    General Malawi Mbuna care guide :
    How to keep your african cichlids vibrant colourful and healthy.
    PH 7.5-8.5
    Temperature 24-26°C/75-79°F.
    Dietary requirements : Herbivore diet mainly algae based (avoid high protein foods)
    I recommend at least 15 plus fish dependant on species within each community to help disperse aggression.
    Minimum tank size should be at least 55 gallon preferably larger.
    The aquariums footprint (groundspace) is more important than height as these fish are a rock dwelling species of cichlid.(make sure rock and ornaments are secure as these fish like to dig and constantly move the substrate around the aquarium).
    The aquarium setup should have plenty of rock work formed into structures swim-throughs and caves to divide territory, block lines of sight and create hiding spaces.
    It is best to use a sand based substrate for these fish as they constantly dig out pits for Spawning (it's a good practice to use a crushed coral aragonite based substrate as this helps buffer ph
    Tip…Over filter 10 times the aquarium volume to help with bioload as african cichlids are generally messy fish. Accompany this with weekly water changes, a good weekly maintenance regime will help towards the well being of your aquarium and keep your fish healthy
    Cookies for all who made it here 🍪🍪🍪
    We feed them on vitalis green cichlid pellets through the whole growth
    African Cichlid Growth Rate Malawi Mbuna - Beautiful African Cichlids
    African Cichlid Growth Rate Malawi Mbuna - Beautiful African Cichlids
    African Cichlid Growth Rate Malawi Mbuna - Beautiful African Cichlids
    African Cichlid Growth Rate Malawi Mbuna - Beautiful African Cichlids
    African Cichlid Growth Rate Malawi Mbuna - Beautiful African Cichlids

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  • @stubbsaquatics6080
    @stubbsaquatics6080 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Stunning video while showing timelapse growth on your beautiful fish.... Man those African cichlids are truly beautiful.

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Stubbs, I am transferring them to a bigger tank soon.

  • @Fishaholic
    @Fishaholic ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Nicely put together all he footage that you have collected over the months to show different stages of growth of these beautiful fish. Well done

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thanks matey it's been cool, the next step is moving them to the big boi tank

    • @Fishaholic
      @Fishaholic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AfricanCichlids that's nice mate, are you planning to keep them all

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Probably mate, I've been thinning out a bigger tank the last couple of weeks and removing a load of rock for them, these fish do best in large numbers.

    • @Fishaholic
      @Fishaholic ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AfricanCichlids sounds like a good plan, it will be relaxing seeing them all swimming around in a bigger tank. How big are you planning to go

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว

      I have removed big fish from a 6x2 and pulled out alot of rock to increase the water capacity, there are still some big ones in there but they should mix well with the confusion..... Hopefully lol

  • @MarcoIsidori
    @MarcoIsidori ปีที่แล้ว +4

    It is always exciting to see the incubation, reproduction and growth of these Mbuna from Lake Malawi. Your care and breeding information is flawless! 17 Like Good day my friend.

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thankyou Marco, I enjoyed making this for everyone and myself, I love watching my fish develop.

  • @bettafighter1984
    @bettafighter1984 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Nice video, Very professional recordings.. I like it a lot.. keep it up

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou for the positive feedback, have a great weekend my friend.

  • @adrianwsmith
    @adrianwsmith 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    EXCELLENT VIDEO!!!! Thank you sharing.

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  6 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Thanks for taking the time to comment, appreciate the support.

  • @simonmoylan4014
    @simonmoylan4014 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great footage

  • @shubunkin.goldfishtank
    @shubunkin.goldfishtank ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Incredible footage! Looks like you did an awesome job raising them up!

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Greg, I've been making space in a bigger tank over the last few weeks with fish and rock removal to make space for these to grow bigger, there are near 100 cichlids in here believe it or not.

    • @shubunkin.goldfishtank
      @shubunkin.goldfishtank ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AfricanCichlids That's a lot of fish, what size tank are you putting them in?

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It's a 6x2, they will grow well in that, then I'll thin them out when they grow and trade some in for juves

    • @shubunkin.goldfishtank
      @shubunkin.goldfishtank ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AfricanCichlids Cool!

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      We'll see how it goes lol

  • @jackanddan
    @jackanddan ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great follow here Heap we love our electric blues and they are always breeding!! We are probably going to get some more females for our male after we rescape the 220 😀😀👍👍

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      I also keep the females,keeps the males entertained lol

  • @Shadow-wn5fw
    @Shadow-wn5fw ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing video!!

  • @litoloco4fish
    @litoloco4fish ปีที่แล้ว +1

    loved the video...beautiful transformation

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks my loco friend, bigger tank for these chaps soon.

    • @litoloco4fish
      @litoloco4fish ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AfricanCichlids sweet can't wait to see it

  • @joemunoz1251
    @joemunoz1251 ปีที่แล้ว

    Nice transformation 👌

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว +1

      Thanks Joe, some of these fish have turned out amazing.

  • @timeepicvideos
    @timeepicvideos ปีที่แล้ว

    I love cichlids yours are looking healthy and happy

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว

      Thankyou my friend, have a great weekend

  • @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
    @amazingaquaticsandexotics3030 ปีที่แล้ว

    awesome

  • @ProtimAquatics
    @ProtimAquatics ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Amazing ! 😘

  • @rallylotus
    @rallylotus ปีที่แล้ว

    very nice movie 😊👍 Charming cichlid

  • @FKJ_WORLD
    @FKJ_WORLD ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful indeed my brotha

  • @acuariombr
    @acuariombr ปีที่แล้ว

    Awesome video my friend, I like the video!, a big hug, 👍31

  • @johnwall9583
    @johnwall9583 7 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Just set up a new mbuna tank, I'm curious what food you feed your fish?

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  7 หลายเดือนก่อน

      Vitalis cichlid green, I've found over the years that this is the best food for growth and colour.

  • @feyziunal836
    @feyziunal836 9 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Erkek ve dişi de benim sahip olduğum balıklardan. Ve uzun zamandır bu balıkların türünün ne olduğunu araştıyordum. Erkeğin ve dişinin türünü biliyor musun acaba ?

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  9 หลายเดือนก่อน

      These are metriaclima zebra

  • @fas8019
    @fas8019 ปีที่แล้ว

    beautiful shots, it would have to be added: the fish show extensive social behavior from the 1st day,,,

    • @AfricanCichlids
      @AfricanCichlids  ปีที่แล้ว

      That's true, kind of wishing I'd started with that line now lol

    • @fas8019
      @fas8019 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@AfricanCichlids ❤️

  • @ThanhThaoChannel.
    @ThanhThaoChannel. ปีที่แล้ว

    Amazing ! 😘