If you want more stocking options check out these videos: th-cam.com/play/PL79yWtqvNd3VkFE0maW2RVw3mN3u163gs.html If you want to see some awesome fishrooms check out these videos: th-cam.com/play/PL79yWtqvNd3WVb99ZvPbDhXwPOSOeO3am.html If you would like more information on some of the fish featured in this video check out these species profiles: Oscars: th-cam.com/video/iMGeND3zETk/w-d-xo.html Red Tail Shark: th-cam.com/video/PMIQ_p5o4Cs/w-d-xo.html Severums: th-cam.com/video/xnUJKMhr_nU/w-d-xo.html Star Sapphire Cichlid: th-cam.com/video/HPV1YYVVZuc/w-d-xo.html Berdmorei Loach: th-cam.com/video/tsgGOadP74k/w-d-xo.html Midas Cichlid: th-cam.com/video/9-VHTFJin4w/w-d-xo.html Discus Fish: th-cam.com/video/SR_09RUYq_o/w-d-xo.html Want to see a massive 16,000 gallon fish tank with lots of cool cichlids and arowana? Check out this video: th-cam.com/video/RG82T26Z-OY/w-d-xo.html Also, our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics For more cool behind the scenes stuff consider becoming a member! th-cam.com/channels/YVN.html...
You always bring such incredible fish and stocking options!! I can't wait for the day that I have the room to put in more aquariums! Especially a 125!! The possibilities are endless!!! Thank you and Joanne!! I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day!! Much love from my family to yours!!!♥️♥️🙏🙏🌱🐟🌿
Such great ideas. One of the neatest 125s I've personally seen was a tank LOADED with java moss and java fern. It had natural stumps with a group of large red belly piranhas. All the green really set off the wood and the piranhas sparkle and red. Thanks for another great video. 👍
I bet that was Beautiful!!!! 😍 Hello Mark, I'm always glad to see you! I haven't figured out how to send you a personal thank you note back yet..but I just want you to know how much I truly appreciate you!!♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏 We just made it to Kentucky after a long trip!! I hope your little white betta is doing good😍 I've kept you in my thoughts and prayers!!! I hope you have a very blessed day!! 🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🌱🐟🌿
@@marypaigeflynn4512 oh Mary, no need to. Suprised to hear from you. Please just be careful with everything going on and driving home with this on your mind.. my thoughts are with you sweetheart. 💜🧡💛
Good video! I set up a 125 a few months ago. Great size tank. I went with peacocks and haps. Long time fish keeper 1st time Cichlid tank. Not full grown but beautiful all male. Love this tank. Down side is I have a red shoulder peacock that is insane. I named him Satan. It got so bad he was trying to kill an OB and sunshine peacock. I had to take all the fish out of a 60 gallon tank and combine them in my 75 gal. Now Satan lives in the 60 with 1 bristle nose Pleco. I tried to move him back to the 125 and he went crazy. At 1st the OB he used to bully got the upper hand. Within 30 minutes Satan was back in charge and chasing anything that moves. It’s crazy! He is not even full grown. He may have to go
Thanks for the video! My husband gave me a 125 gallon for our anniversary, so I’ve been doing research regarding what I’ll keep in it. Between this video and the species profiles you’ve done, I’ve got lots of great ideas.
This is perfect timing. I'm currently looking to upgrade from a 60 to a 125. Thanks for the ideas... and for the shirts, I ordered two a couple weeks ago and they are awesome.
Man I made a jump from a 55gal as my 125gal was on sale for Black Friday a few years ago. It was the best fish-related decision I ever made! Hope you upgraded!
@@taekwondoman2D I did. It's still in the garage because I haven't finished building the stand and sump yet. But I bought a RR Aqueon 125 and I'm really excited to get it finished and get everyone moved over. I also bought 2 29s, 2 20Ls, and a 40B. So those and the 60 will be make up my new garage fish room... I have a problem.
I like Uaru cichlids. Geophaguses like to be near the bottom. Almost all your tank's volume will be empty. So you need some other fish to add to the tank.
Got my first 125 today for my Jack Dempseys. My Black Belts had babies and took over the tank and my poop Dempseys are living in one corner. I really want Oscars
whats up from New Zealand! man i love all your set ups aye so beautiful and amazing, makes me want to expand slightly. i already have 1 400l display tank and 2 150l tanks oh and a little 90l for my daughters guppies. i think maybe a 1000l tank might be in order for some beautiful bigger fish... depending on what i can find here. keep up the rad content, always look forward to learning something new every video you upload
I know this video is 2 years old, but, Jason, there’s no reason to perpetuate the “poor man’s discus” nonsense. Severums have their own thing going. They don’t look like discus. They’re not sensitive weaklings like discus. They’re awesome fish that stand on their own and definitely don’t deserve to be referred to as a lesser form of another fish.
Discus are not even nice fish. I genuinely don't understand people's attraction. Much rather have severums or even uaru or chocolate cichlids. I own all three if someone gave me discus for free I'd take them to the store.
Loving this , just about to do fish less cycle in my 7ft after having to shut it down , given me some stocking idears , definitely group of geos, possibly severums or red head viejas and tinfoil barbs , had midas and red devils before , going more relaxing now loving you from uk
Some phenomenal ideas for a 125g. Loved the video had not come across some of those fish shown which ware absolutely beautiful also perfect timing as I’ve just been given a125 and looking at something togo in there
Rainbow fish!...A M.boesemani or M. trifasciata aka Goyder River can reach a chunky 5+"..kept in groups they can get great use of a 6' long tank. Good with most plants but tender leafed like Triparta?- Rainbows will eat them faster than they grow..but most common aquarium plants work perfect and of course Rainbows do no digging. Rainbows,Roselines,Garras,Clown Loaches..sort of a standard combo and why not? They go perfectly together.
I know this is an older video so I doubt you guys see this comment lol. But I am cycling a 120 gallon tank right now. I plan on in a powerhead and adding a bunch of river rock to sit on top of the sand, also gonna add slightly bigger field stones and some drift wood. Of course I am gonna heavily plant the tank. I am doing a multispecies community tank and was hoping for some ideas for fish. I do know i will probably end up with 3 or 4 pictus catfish. I am trying to stay in the South American river regions if that helps at all.
There’s many cool Thoricthys species. Maculipinnis are back in hobby and others available. Cicalasoma (old name) Robertsoni is another beautiful fish. Some of the best colors on an American cichlid. My thing is West African cichlids..Many don’t make good community fish but very underrated. Chromidotilapia soecies, Limbochromis, Rarer Hemichromis like Guinea 1 or 2, Steatocranus species, larger Pelvicachromis Humilis etc..Lots of more peaceful dwarfs too like P. Taeniatus, Analachromis Thomasi, Nanochromis. Some West Africans are one species but numerous color morphs like the P. Taeniatus. I’ve kept/bred Moliwe, Nigeria Red, Wouri, Kierke, Lobe. Really nice fish.
Great video. I especially liked the African cichlid ideas 💡 another option you didn't mention (and many people don't like- but I love are goldfish. Both fancy goldfish and single tail would be amazing in a 125 gal 💥
Like video close ups what ever happened to gold Cichlid it’s a nice yellow face with some black on it on the underbelly when it breeds quite easy to breed
Hello love your videos! I have a mixed tank. And it has worked out great! Starry night, grammode, Jack Dempsey green terrors (2) peacock blue acara bristled nose and a lithochromis ribrubpinnis?
Sir one question! I have 4 gouramis (2+2 kissing and dwarf) 1 big tinfoil barb 2 severum 2 Milky koi And 1 rainbow shark black The problem i noticed is that, the rainbow shark runs behind the Gouramis, ultimately nipping them. So I am planning to give it back to the fish seller. Which fish should I buy, that would not harras others that I have in my tank?
Depends on the size of the tank. Just looking at the fish I would assume they are in a 125 or larger (or will be at some point)? The kissing gouramis may be your next issue - those dudes are mean as they get older. :-) The Koi will eventually need a pond.
Jesssus thks tank!! Wow oddball fish I NEVER thought you could?? Okk so loong story short YOU'VE inspired me to get a Geo tank ONLY? Now it'll come and I will wait.... For now John, I've got two Leopard Ctenopoma's/ Leopard Bush Fish ones in my 60 gallon others in my 40 I'm going to get them out and BOTH into the 60's and upgrade to that 150 for my Cichlid's etc.... What would be some suggestions for tank mates for the Leo's??? I know bottom feeders and EBA's ghost knife fish etc... But can they go with Geo's? What are some other suggestions from you? Hopefully you read this and can answer.... I'm a HUGE can of your channel yours and Cory's only.... You normally text back... Hopefully you can help!
Our veterinarian He has a 25 year old tin foil Barb in his office for over 25 years it was just about an inch long now it’s pretty darn big hard to tell what it is it’s so big because Secretary like to say it’s a tinor Never seen one that fat before it has one I missing and shares a tank with a 35-year-old some type of catfish And recently a small Orange parrot fish he’s been my vet for40 years
I have a 176 gallon tank with a lot of drift wood and rocks. In it I keep 3 Angel fish, 1 severum, 1 meeki, 4 blue acaras, 4 rainbow cichlids, 1 chocolate cichlid. Is it possible to add vieja? 1 pair.
The synspilum I have are not very aggressive. Some of the other species are far more aggressive. Being a cichlid you can never be 100% sure, but it might be possible to add one.
The next fish I’m looking to get is a few vieja fenestratus, I want to get at least six for my 220gal., there’s nothing in there now along with the vieja I’ll probably get a pleco or two I like to keep species only tanks, do you think a half dozen vieja would be ok in a 220 I’m sure I would eventually have to separate them but I think they’d be ok for a while anyway either that or I always wanted a Frontosa species only tank
It might be tough to keep them as a group? They’re on the more aggressive side. You can always try smaller ones, have them grow up together and see what happens. You may have to remove some of them later?
Pretty cool, although I'm no fan of Geophagus of any type, severums I really like, i wish discus and Africans were ok together as i really like those bright blue Africans and Acei too, big question, severums and convicts... can it be done?
What about a 125 gallon mutt Guppy tank with a lot of different varieties of endlers and guppies and let them breed as they like? This Is an idea that has been in my mind for a while.
Okay, tell me what you think on this, I have a 150g High and I was thinking about doing every representative of the severum family (if you know what they are, please list them below) some Electric Blue Acura and angels as a different, much slower dither. Were it you, would you do that setup and if so, what would you do with the numbers of each?
I think that could work. I had them all together in my 150 for a long time with no issues. Full grown - it's hard to say. If you have multiple males for either the geos or the severums they may chase each other around a lot. If you can get a males with a couple females that might work better?
I have 5 severum currently, 2 male and 3 female. Two have paired up and the aggression is bad enough that I’m rehoming them. I think it would be better if you could go all male, but when bought small they are hard to sex.
Great vid!! I have a question: I want to use 2 200 watt heaters on my 48 inch 64 gallon tank, instead of 1 300 watt heater. I am told this is better. Not sure why. Do I set each heater on identical settings or differently. Thanks for any advice.
That is the best way to do it, but I would set them exactly the same otherwise one will always be on the the other off. The best way to run them both is to have an independent thermostat that can turn them on and off at the same time.
I’m thinking a large breeding Super Red Bushy Nose tank, I know one track mind but in my defense its taken fifty three years running with one flat tire and I’m still on the track anyway!
Can you comment on my 125 gallon stock?? All fish 1-2 inches 1 tiger Oscar 1 blood parrot 2 severums 1 pleco Can I add another cichlid? Schooling fish? If so what? Or am I maxed out?
Great Video. I have just set up a 100 Gallon tank with a Juvenile Jack Dempsey, Green Terror, Salvini, convict , Blood Parrot , Green Texas and a Oscar. Is there anything here you think won’t work?
Tough to say for sure. Sometimes a combo like that works ok, other times you get a really aggressive male or two and the whole tank is a mess. If they are all males you could have decent amount of aggression. They will all grow quickly. If you have a 6ft 100 gallon, that will put you in a better spot.
One thing you may have to deal with is the bichir being out-competed for food. They other fish will probably be much more aggressive eater. Also, just have to make sure the fish you choose won't fit into the bichirs mouth when full grown.
So I have recently got 6 viejas syspilums which are a mix of sizes... 1"-3". and a honey comb pleco. Planning on putting them into a 110 gallon. and calling it quits on stocking besides my bottom clean up crew. Hoping that I will be fine in the future, and if anyway you could do a video on what is best for there care; due to limited research on the web ive found on these fish. still needing equipment gravel and decor before I can add my fish in. IF you think I can succeed breeding these fish with other species involved please lmk. breeding them is eventually the end goal. I heard you out about pairs and that has made me think about using a 70 gal for spare tank.
I think your ideas will work. I would leave them on their own and if you have aggression issues you can move the pair to the 70 like you mentioned. The Vieja in the video were in a 120 gallon I believe.
So many of these fish are on my wish list. But, I can't find them to buy them. I love my severums but, I can only find Greens and golds locally. Vieja synspilum, green phantom pleco and that loach all seem to he my holy grail. If find them, their either too expensive or they're sold through different online sellers and the total in shipping kills the vibe of buying. I wish I could fine all these fish at one seller who had decent prices. Help!!
Are there any cichlid species that crossbreed with one another (or any random cichlid)? Do these (if any) need to be kept away from one another due to negative cross breeding results?
Definitely can happen with African cichlids of similar types. Certainly, it can happen within the same genus of South/Central American cichlids as well. As they become more dissimilar it happens less.
I would love to know more about an outdoor setup I have a 125 with oscars id love to have on my porch just dont know how the outside would fair with my tank any thoughts?
Depends on where you live. If your temps are steady in the upper 70s to low 80s it could work. If they fall below mid 60s that might be too much for a heater to deal with on a consistent basis?
@@PrimeTimeAquatics south Texas San antonio area to be exact not really cold winters but well over 80 on a normal basis bout 90 actually every once in awhile 100 it can get hot but not often does it get real cold
Nice video. However, I also don't like that serverums, which in my opinion are a far better fish are called poor man's discus. When I see a large tank with discus or African cichlids other than frontosa, I just think what a waste of a tank.
I believe those are Opthalmotilapia Nasuta. Those aren't my fish, those were from a friends tank. Really cool - usually very expensive (I've seen them retail for $75 - $100 each).
If you want more stocking options check out these videos: th-cam.com/play/PL79yWtqvNd3VkFE0maW2RVw3mN3u163gs.html
If you want to see some awesome fishrooms check out these videos: th-cam.com/play/PL79yWtqvNd3WVb99ZvPbDhXwPOSOeO3am.html
If you would like more information on some of the fish featured in this video check out these species profiles:
Oscars: th-cam.com/video/iMGeND3zETk/w-d-xo.html
Red Tail Shark: th-cam.com/video/PMIQ_p5o4Cs/w-d-xo.html
Severums: th-cam.com/video/xnUJKMhr_nU/w-d-xo.html
Star Sapphire Cichlid: th-cam.com/video/HPV1YYVVZuc/w-d-xo.html
Berdmorei Loach: th-cam.com/video/tsgGOadP74k/w-d-xo.html
Midas Cichlid: th-cam.com/video/9-VHTFJin4w/w-d-xo.html
Discus Fish: th-cam.com/video/SR_09RUYq_o/w-d-xo.html
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Also, our new shirts can be found at: www.primetimeaquatics.com/merch
For the latest in the fish room check us out on Instagram primetime_aquatics
For more cool behind the scenes stuff consider becoming a member! th-cam.com/channels/YVN.html...
You always bring such incredible fish and stocking options!! I can't wait for the day that I have the room to put in more aquariums! Especially a 125!! The possibilities are endless!!! Thank you and Joanne!! I hope you all have a wonderful and blessed day!! Much love from my family to yours!!!♥️♥️🙏🙏🌱🐟🌿
Ya, once you get into the 6ft tanks the options really increase!
Such great ideas. One of the neatest 125s I've personally seen was a tank LOADED with java moss and java fern. It had natural stumps with a group of large red belly piranhas. All the green really set off the wood and the piranhas sparkle and red. Thanks for another great video. 👍
That's cool!
I bet that was Beautiful!!!! 😍
Hello Mark,
I'm always glad to see you! I haven't figured out how to send you a personal thank you note back yet..but I just want you to know how much I truly appreciate you!!♥️♥️♥️🙏🙏🙏 We just made it to Kentucky after a long trip!! I hope your little white betta is doing good😍 I've kept you in my thoughts and prayers!!! I hope you have a very blessed day!! 🤗🤗🤗🙏🙏🙏🌱🐟🌿
@@marypaigeflynn4512 oh Mary, no need to. Suprised to hear from you. Please just be careful with everything going on and driving home with this on your mind.. my thoughts are with you sweetheart. 💜🧡💛
Nothing more beautiful than such a large tank that is heavily planted with lots of nano fish and shrimps
That is cool!
You showed my 3 top favorite fish!! Discus, angels and neon tetras!! This was a great video. This video really put a smile on my face. 🙂🐟🐠
Good to hear! :-)
😁✌️ mine too!!!
Good video! I set up a 125 a few months ago. Great size tank. I went with peacocks and haps. Long time fish keeper 1st time Cichlid tank. Not full grown but beautiful all male. Love this tank. Down side is I have a red shoulder peacock that is insane. I named him Satan. It got so bad he was trying to kill an OB and sunshine peacock. I had to take all the fish out of a 60 gallon tank and combine them in my 75 gal. Now Satan lives in the 60 with 1 bristle nose Pleco. I tried to move him back to the 125 and he went crazy. At 1st the OB he used to bully got the upper hand. Within 30 minutes Satan was back in charge and chasing anything that moves. It’s crazy! He is not even full grown. He may have to go
Thanks for the video! My husband gave me a 125 gallon for our anniversary, so I’ve been doing research regarding what I’ll keep in it. Between this video and the species profiles you’ve done, I’ve got lots of great ideas.
Have fun!
This is perfect timing. I'm currently looking to upgrade from a 60 to a 125. Thanks for the ideas... and for the shirts, I ordered two a couple weeks ago and they are awesome.
Thank you so much for the support. Really appreciate it. Good luck with the new tank.
Man I made a jump from a 55gal as my 125gal was on sale for Black Friday a few years ago. It was the best fish-related decision I ever made! Hope you upgraded!
@@taekwondoman2D I did. It's still in the garage because I haven't finished building the stand and sump yet. But I bought a RR Aqueon 125 and I'm really excited to get it finished and get everyone moved over.
I also bought 2 29s, 2 20Ls, and a 40B. So those and the 60 will be make up my new garage fish room... I have a problem.
Your the man! Man.
Wow, those Tomocichla are something else. 😍
Never heard of them shall have to look into this 👍
Right when I'm thinking of pulling the trigger on a 125! Thanks for your ideas!
Glad I could help. Haha
Wow, all those beautiful amazing fish. 😍 Thank you so much for sharing 🙏
Thank you!
Enjoyed this very much and I learned a lot, thank you. Beautiful fish
Thank you!
This came none too soon! Just purchased a 125 gallon tank today! I’m super excited!!!
Have fun setting it up!
I like Uaru cichlids. Geophaguses like to be near the bottom. Almost all your tank's volume will be empty. So you need some other fish to add to the tank.
Another superb stocking ideas video, the only trouble is you start to want more than you have space or money for 🤓
Triple stack tanks! :-)
Got my first 125 today for my Jack Dempseys. My Black Belts had babies and took over the tank and my poop Dempseys are living in one corner. I really want Oscars
I could see that happening. At least you have some fry. 😀
Fantastic content and info as usual👍 keep up the good work.
So, beautiful fish.
whats up from New Zealand! man i love all your set ups aye so beautiful and amazing, makes me want to expand slightly. i already have 1 400l display tank and 2 150l tanks oh and a little 90l for my daughters guppies. i think maybe a 1000l tank might be in order for some beautiful bigger fish... depending on what i can find here. keep up the rad content, always look forward to learning something new every video you upload
That would be a cool setup! :-) Thanks for being here.
What a pretty aquarium!
Nice.
You can add Pacu to the list of fish not recommended for a 125 Gallon.
I want him to put Oscars on the list of fish not recommended for a 125
Gorgeous fish, 😁👍
Theraps irregularis are amazing wow I'm going to need a 7th tank 🥴 grate video love the knowledge that you share with us all thanks again 😁
They are so cool!
I know this video is 2 years old, but, Jason, there’s no reason to perpetuate the “poor man’s discus” nonsense. Severums have their own thing going. They don’t look like discus. They’re not sensitive weaklings like discus. They’re awesome fish that stand on their own and definitely don’t deserve to be referred to as a lesser form of another fish.
Severums are way cooler
Discus are not even nice fish. I genuinely don't understand people's attraction. Much rather have severums or even uaru or chocolate cichlids. I own all three if someone gave me discus for free I'd take them to the store.
I prefer severums
I’ve been looking for a list like this
Dwsdarius does really good stocking option videos check him out!
Gorgeous choices!
Love the mixed tank
Loving this , just about to do fish less cycle in my 7ft after having to shut it down , given me some stocking idears , definitely group of geos, possibly severums or red head viejas and tinfoil barbs , had midas and red devils before , going more relaxing now loving you from uk
That will be a nice set-up! Good luck!
Awesome suggestions! Some really beautiful fish.
Thank you!
😎👍💛research for the 125 😁
Woohoo! :-)
Nice fish my friend those Geo-Brasillienis are freaking cool man.
Some phenomenal ideas for a 125g. Loved the video had not come across some of those fish shown which ware absolutely beautiful also perfect timing as I’ve just been given a125 and looking at something togo in there
Good luck with it!
Jason I love your channel. Your wife is really cool too
Thank you!
I keep rainbowfish in my 150g. Gorgeous fish in a heavily planted tank.
I like it in your Chanel guys wonderful
Thank you!
Rainbow fish!...A M.boesemani or M. trifasciata aka Goyder River can reach a chunky 5+"..kept in groups they can get great use of a 6' long tank. Good with most plants but tender leafed like Triparta?- Rainbows will eat them faster than they grow..but most common aquarium plants work perfect and of course Rainbows do no digging. Rainbows,Roselines,Garras,Clown Loaches..sort of a standard combo and why not? They go perfectly together.
All great fish!
Beautiful
I know this is an older video so I doubt you guys see this comment lol. But I am cycling a 120 gallon tank right now. I plan on in a powerhead and adding a bunch of river rock to sit on top of the sand, also gonna add slightly bigger field stones and some drift wood. Of course I am gonna heavily plant the tank. I am doing a multispecies community tank and was hoping for some ideas for fish. I do know i will probably end up with 3 or 4 pictus catfish. I am trying to stay in the South American river regions if that helps at all.
This is coincidentally perfect timing after aqua funks video.
Really interesting Jason!! Keep them coming!
Liked this video very much. 👍
Hi Jason
Great site and very good info keep going
Thank you!
There’s many cool Thoricthys species. Maculipinnis are back in hobby and others available. Cicalasoma (old name) Robertsoni is another beautiful fish. Some of the best colors on an American cichlid.
My thing is West African cichlids..Many don’t make good community fish but very underrated. Chromidotilapia soecies, Limbochromis, Rarer Hemichromis like Guinea 1 or 2, Steatocranus species, larger Pelvicachromis Humilis etc..Lots of more peaceful dwarfs too like P. Taeniatus, Analachromis Thomasi, Nanochromis. Some West Africans are one species but numerous color morphs like the P. Taeniatus. I’ve kept/bred Moliwe, Nigeria Red, Wouri, Kierke, Lobe. Really nice fish.
All very good points!
Best fish tuber/ tubers 🙌
Thank you!
Great video. I especially liked the African cichlid ideas 💡 another option you didn't mention (and many people don't like- but I love are goldfish. Both fancy goldfish and single tail would be amazing in a 125 gal 💥
That is a good option too!
Just get an Oscar at that point lol
These were such great options 👍🏽😄
Thank you!
Finally you get to my tank. Kinda😂 Ive got the 120 fat boy so 4x2x2. I keep dojo loaches and fancy goldfish in it.
That works too! :-)
@@PrimeTimeAquatics thanks to you guys i picked up a pair of kribensis two weeks ago. They already hatched a clutch of wrigglers day before yesterday
A giant school of Giant Danios ... Just imagine the feeding frenzy.
I had them in my 150 before - you are so right!
Like video close ups what ever happened to gold Cichlid it’s a nice yellow face with some black on it on the underbelly when it breeds quite easy to breed
Haha I just saw on Amazon when you answered someone's question and plugged your channel 3 years ago 😂
What is that bright purple plant shown in the rainbow fish aquarium?
14:20 that is the thickest red tail shark I’ve seen
Thicc
Hello love your videos! I have a mixed tank. And it has worked out great! Starry night, grammode, Jack Dempsey green terrors (2) peacock blue acara bristled nose and a lithochromis ribrubpinnis?
Sir one question!
I have 4 gouramis (2+2 kissing and dwarf)
1 big tinfoil barb
2 severum
2 Milky koi
And 1 rainbow shark black
The problem i noticed is that, the rainbow shark runs behind the Gouramis, ultimately nipping them.
So I am planning to give it back to the fish seller.
Which fish should I buy, that would not harras others that I have in my tank?
Depends on the size of the tank. Just looking at the fish I would assume they are in a 125 or larger (or will be at some point)? The kissing gouramis may be your next issue - those dudes are mean as they get older. :-) The Koi will eventually need a pond.
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Your calculation is awesome 😅
So, its better not to add any more?
A big tank of these...Placidochromis Tanzania Mirrorball Cichlid (Star Saphire)
We love ours!
Jesssus thks tank!! Wow oddball fish I NEVER thought you could?? Okk so loong story short YOU'VE inspired me to get a Geo tank ONLY? Now it'll come and I will wait.... For now John, I've got two Leopard Ctenopoma's/ Leopard Bush Fish ones in my 60 gallon others in my 40 I'm going to get them out and BOTH into the 60's and upgrade to that 150 for my Cichlid's etc.... What would be some suggestions for tank mates for the Leo's??? I know bottom feeders and EBA's ghost knife fish etc... But can they go with Geo's? What are some other suggestions from you? Hopefully you read this and can answer.... I'm a HUGE can of your channel yours and Cory's only.... You normally text back... Hopefully you can help!
Our veterinarian He has a 25 year old tin foil Barb in his office for over 25 years it was just about an inch long now it’s pretty darn big hard to tell what it is it’s so big because Secretary like to say it’s a tinor Never seen one that fat before it has one I missing and shares a tank with a 35-year-old some type of catfish And recently a small Orange parrot fish he’s been my vet for40 years
I feel like we could’ve just said Cichlids and knocked 15 minutes off. Either way, it was interesting seeing all the different types up close.
I have a 176 gallon tank with a lot of drift wood and rocks. In it I keep 3 Angel fish, 1 severum, 1 meeki, 4 blue acaras, 4 rainbow cichlids, 1 chocolate cichlid. Is it possible to add vieja? 1 pair.
The synspilum I have are not very aggressive. Some of the other species are far more aggressive. Being a cichlid you can never be 100% sure, but it might be possible to add one.
My flower horn loved my bichir and he was 3-4 inches bigger
Hi Jason,where do you buy the black sand for you tanks???I'm looking for some for my cichlids
Usually just petco or Petsmart.
The next fish I’m looking to get is a few vieja fenestratus, I want to get at least six for my 220gal., there’s nothing in there now along with the vieja I’ll probably get a pleco or two I like to keep species only tanks, do you think a half dozen vieja would be ok in a 220 I’m sure I would eventually have to separate them but I think they’d be ok for a while anyway either that or I always wanted a Frontosa species only tank
It might be tough to keep them as a group? They’re on the more aggressive side. You can always try smaller ones, have them grow up together and see what happens. You may have to remove some of them later?
@@PrimeTimeAquatics exactly what I was thinking start with juveniles and see if I can get a pair out of the group
Pretty cool, although I'm no fan of Geophagus of any type, severums I really like, i wish discus and Africans were ok together as i really like those bright blue Africans and Acei too, big question, severums and convicts... can it be done?
I've seen people do it. I can't recall ever having mixed them though.
Can you do a list on the best beginner cichlids
Here you go: th-cam.com/video/Rq4HCxjtOcI/w-d-xo.html
Can u please give me a brand of black sand. Setting up a 125 for red heads and also can u use Black Diamond blasting sans for Topahoes
We just use whatever is available at Petsmart usually.
I had 4 Vieja in a 340 gallon. They got too big and they have been moved to a 500 gallon. 12 ' 14 inches now
What about a 125 gallon mutt Guppy tank with a lot of different varieties of endlers and guppies and let them breed as they like? This Is an idea that has been in my mind for a while.
That would be cool!
Okay, tell me what you think on this, I have a 150g High and I was thinking about doing every representative of the severum family (if you know what they are, please list them below) some Electric Blue Acura and angels as a different, much slower dither. Were it you, would you do that setup and if so, what would you do with the numbers of each?
Poor man's discus. Thats hilarious!
I think that could work. I had them all together in my 150 for a long time with no issues. Full grown - it's hard to say. If you have multiple males for either the geos or the severums they may chase each other around a lot. If you can get a males with a couple females that might work better?
I have 5 severum currently, 2 male and 3 female. Two have paired up and the aggression is bad enough that I’m rehoming them. I think it would be better if you could go all male, but when bought small they are hard to sex.
For this 125 did you only use sponge filters?
No, I also have a Seachem Tidal 110 as well.
How about a largemouth bass and blue gills or any other native fish
Blue gill can work, but bass need something closer to 300-500 gallons due to their adult size.
Great vid!! I have a question: I want to use 2 200 watt heaters on my 48 inch 64 gallon tank, instead of 1 300 watt heater. I am told this is better. Not sure why. Do I set each heater on identical settings or differently. Thanks for any advice.
That is the best way to do it, but I would set them exactly the same otherwise one will always be on the the other off. The best way to run them both is to have an independent thermostat that can turn them on and off at the same time.
I’m thinking a large breeding Super Red Bushy Nose tank, I know one track mind but in my defense its taken fifty three years running with one flat tire and I’m still on the track anyway!
Too funny - I could totally see that tank!
Can you comment on my 125 gallon stock??
All fish 1-2 inches
1 tiger Oscar
1 blood parrot
2 severums
1 pleco
Can I add another cichlid? Schooling fish? If so what? Or am I maxed out?
Geophagus?
Great Video. I have just set up a 100 Gallon tank with a Juvenile Jack Dempsey, Green Terror, Salvini, convict , Blood Parrot , Green Texas and a Oscar. Is there anything here you think won’t work?
Tough to say for sure. Sometimes a combo like that works ok, other times you get a really aggressive male or two and the whole tank is a mess. If they are all males you could have decent amount of aggression. They will all grow quickly. If you have a 6ft 100 gallon, that will put you in a better spot.
Can I put Bichirs in with Acara, Geophagus, and Severums, Synadonis catfish, Plecos ?
One thing you may have to deal with is the bichir being out-competed for food. They other fish will probably be much more aggressive eater. Also, just have to make sure the fish you choose won't fit into the bichirs mouth when full grown.
So I have recently got 6 viejas syspilums which are a mix of sizes... 1"-3". and a honey comb pleco. Planning on putting them into a 110 gallon. and calling it quits on stocking besides my bottom clean up crew. Hoping that I will be fine in the future, and if anyway you could do a video on what is best for there care; due to limited research on the web ive found on these fish. still needing equipment gravel and decor before I can add my fish in. IF you think I can succeed breeding these fish with other species involved please lmk. breeding them is eventually the end goal. I heard you out about pairs and that has made me think about using a 70 gal for spare tank.
I think your ideas will work. I would leave them on their own and if you have aggression issues you can move the pair to the 70 like you mentioned. The Vieja in the video were in a 120 gallon I believe.
sir i bought 6 ft by 2 ft tank. can u suggest me which fish combination should i use in it.
What size tank is good for clown fish and what other fish can you pair with clown fish?
I'm not sure because I have never kept salt water?
100 cardinal tetras! :) ...or harlequin rasbora. YES!
I like it!!
So many of these fish are on my wish list. But, I can't find them to buy them. I love my severums but, I can only find Greens and golds locally. Vieja synspilum, green phantom pleco and that loach all seem to he my holy grail. If find them, their either too expensive or they're sold through different online sellers and the total in shipping kills the vibe of buying. I wish I could fine all these fish at one seller who had decent prices. Help!!
Ya, some of them are a little harder to find at an LFS. The Wet Spot usually has many of these fish, but the shipping cost is always an issue.
Hi Jason! Can I put together some Vieja synspillum and Argentea in a 125?
You could try it, but definitely have a back up plan. They are both fantastic fish.
I wanted to keep koi in my 150Gallon tank. Is that recommendable?
Probably not - they get really big!
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Yeah, but I don't have any space for making a pond.
Are there any cichlid species that crossbreed with one another (or any random cichlid)? Do these (if any) need to be kept away from one another due to negative cross breeding results?
Definitely can happen with African cichlids of similar types. Certainly, it can happen within the same genus of South/Central American cichlids as well. As they become more dissimilar it happens less.
every time i've had a vieja it gets about 2 years old then over night flips out and tries to kill everything, JDs, Jags, everything
How many angel fish in 125 gallon?
Maybe start with 4-6?
sorry if this offends you Jason but you ever thought of your head as looking like a flower horns dome kinda similar
I've been told worse. :-)
He has the nucal hump now
I would love to know more about an outdoor setup I have a 125 with oscars id love to have on my porch just dont know how the outside would fair with my tank any thoughts?
Depends on where you live. If your temps are steady in the upper 70s to low 80s it could work. If they fall below mid 60s that might be too much for a heater to deal with on a consistent basis?
@@PrimeTimeAquatics south Texas San antonio area to be exact not really cold winters but well over 80 on a normal basis bout 90 actually every once in awhile 100 it can get hot but not often does it get real cold
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Nice video. However, I also don't like that serverums, which in my opinion are a far better fish are called poor man's discus. When I see a large tank with discus or African cichlids other than frontosa, I just think what a waste of a tank.
What is the the name of that type of solid yellow fish at 12:53? Do you have those for sale?
I believe those are Opthalmotilapia Nasuta. Those aren't my fish, those were from a friends tank. Really cool - usually very expensive (I've seen them retail for $75 - $100 each).
@@PrimeTimeAquatics Thank you!
What about Silver dollars :) ?
Definitely!
3:31 thats the most beautiful ugly fish ever 😂
Anybody ever do Nicaraguans? Don’t hear much about them anymore?
I see them in the club now and then.
They’re kind of boring but nice looking, one of the calmer central.
You should change the name of the video to "Top cichlids for a 125".
Not one oddball suggestion😢
I'm sad. Ive been requesting 40 breeder stocking idea video and then you drop a 125... 😞
The 40 is tough because you can basically put everything I've done from 2.5 - 55 gallon tank in a 40B. I have to come up with new ideas. :-)
Feed them more and the Severums will leave atleast microsorum, albino plants, anubias and most Crypt alone...
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Why do you guys not talk about the cool fish like largemouth bass
Mostly because at full size they would do best in at least a 300 gallon tank and we don’t do monster fish.
Oscars are monster Fish