African Cichlid Tank Species List - All My Fish (And Where I Got Them)
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- Its difficult to identify a fish you've seen on a TH-cam video. Since so many have asked about my African Cichlid Tank I figured it would be a great help to identify my boys so you guys can spot a few that you like and have the info available.
My African Cichlids are a mix of Peacocks and Haps from lake Malawi.
Even though they are all tank raised I attempt to mimic their natural waters as much as possible by keeping the proper PH and temperature for my boys to thrive!
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0:47 Lemon Jake
1:12 Benga Sunshine Peacock
2:17 Blue Dragon Blood
2:35 Flavescent Peacock
3:02 Lwanda Peacock
3:21 Blue Neon
4:07 Venustus
4:40 Taiwan Reef
5:15 White Night
5:39 Mpombo Big Spot
7:27 Tetrastigma
7:39 INdiwe Fire Hap
8:03 Malawi Hawk
8:26 Blue Dolphin
9:00 Tangerine Tiger
10:01 OB Peacock x 3
11:39 OB Red Fin Borley
12:07 OB Red Empress
12:34 JOB Platinum
12:59 OB Eurika Jake
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Thank you !!! I love learning from your videos. ☺️
Shortly after I started my tank in August, I almost gave it up because I got frustrated with trying to curb the aggression between my Peacocks specifically. But I’ve learned a lot watching your videos and I can now say that I am enjoying the ride!!!
Btw: the addition of my Blood Parrot made a huge difference. HaHa 🤣 He is the official Ring Leader of the whole tank!! Who would’ve thought
@@LeslieF0330 Sorry I missed this comment! TH-cam doesnt do a great job of notifying me. I'm so glad to hear that you didn't give up and that my videos where able to help you find the joy in the hobby we all have! 😁😁
What size is your tank?
Did your rocks brake down and are they from Petsmart
I was left with my sons tank of African Cichlids.....but I had no idea how to care for since I have never had fish tank! Your channel helped my sanity & education, as well as a clean beautiful tank with all fish alive & well!!! Who knew how easy it is to be enticed!!! FYI: My son was amazed at the care of tank & fish....even was able to teach him some new things....All credit goes to you!
😁 Thats awesome! So glad I was able to help you keep that tank healthy and happy! 😊💪
Fantastic channel. Watched most of your videos and I'm in the process of setting up a 75 gallon based on all your recommendations. Thank you for making this video as i have paused so many of your videos to see what you have in your tank! Anyway.....just wanted you to know how much we all appreciate your knowledge and professional videos.
Thanks Mike, really appreciate that positive feedback!! 💪💪
Your enthusiasm for this Hobby, and your guys is unmatched
Thank you bro! Appreciate that!
Finally...🙏🏼 Thanks Kev. Hands down to your presentation. To the point - sweet & simple. 👏👏
Thanks bro, Glad you enjoyed it!
Gordo is my favorite! 💗 He makes sure u get him on camera every time! He's such a beautiful fish! 🐟
Yea he’s definitely the camera hog lol
No one:
Kev: “I’m thirsty, let me grab a cup of water from my CRYSTAL clear tank while I’m here”
BAHAHA shhh, dont tell anyone LOL
Really great helpful content videos!! Thankyou and beautiful fish!!!
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Have been looking for this vedio thanks and à big like 👍
My pleasure! Glad you're finding the channel helpful 😁
@@KaveManAquaticsthanks to you I am about to buy African chiclid I bought 350 L aquarium I like the colorful ones as I understood from your channel the peacock are the most colorful when they are male , mubuna male also .
Please confirm this information?
Also please tell me can I mix them?
The hab are also colorful but grow big so not for 350 L aquarium!!
Thanks
Great video Kev!!! Thanks again for sharing info about your boys. They look great. I'm still waiting to get my first guys for my tank but I'm going American cichlids. After following you I pretty much know that I'll be doing an African cichlid tank in the future. Again awesome video my brother!!!
Thanks bro, Glad I inspired you to one day get some African Cichlids!
That Flavascent on his last breath. Tank is dope though!
He had a long hard battle with internal parasites, passed away months later.
Kev, beautiful fish my man. Great tank. I recently started my own cichlid tank at home and I look to your videos for advice. Thanks for all the hard work and for your passion for the hobby. Keep it up Kev!
Awesome, congrats on your new tank! 😁💪
Btw, hope you can make it to the next Live Stream this Saturday morning! Set your reminder here - th-cam.com/video/VtjonOoHSZE/w-d-xo.html
You have a beautiful tank nice
Thank you kindly
Hey bro how are you doing? I’ll have them all!😊 What an amazing tank! The quality of your boys are incredible. And you managed to literally resuscitate a couple of them on their last...fin. Legendary! Thanks a lot for the great video as always.
lol, yup, Im glad I was able to save them! Thanks for watching, glad you're enjoying the channel!
Them pink dragon bloods look nice bro
Thanks bro! They super aggressive though
Just ordered the hap/peacock packages from Snake River Cychlids along with a few OB's. Thanks for all the help Kev
That’s awesome! Congrats on your new guys! 😊
Great job once again Kev, love your videos, definitely considering becoming a member. Keep it up and stay motivated.
Thanks bro! We'd love to have you as a member!
My son as just started a male peacock tank. They’re beautiful fish
I agree! Welcome to the African Cichlid world!! 😊💪
@@KaveManAquatics I’m new to peacocks, but I breed pseudotropheus saulosi (mbunas) and keep multis (shell dwellers)
Ok nice! I’m hoping to get into breeding myself 😊
Thank you for this! I’m just learning. Really enjoying the fish!
Glad you enjoy it! Heres a great beginners playlist you'll find helpful too - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Keep it up, Kev. Love your videos. Beautiful fish and great info.
Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪
Just picked up 13 new juvey males for my 125 from Snake River... they're a bit pricy but since I bought so many and dropped your name, they gave me a discount. Never hurts to ask! I think I know which fish you're missing; a lethrinops... (I prefer Oculatus, Kande, or Marginatus). They are some of the most colorful I've ever seen and your friends at Costal have a nice Oculatus. I want to get a venustus for my 125, but I'm worried about size and aggression. Thank you again for all you do. LETS GO!!
Thats awesme! Glad you got the discount from them and thanks for shouting me out as well! Ive got a beautiful Oculatus myself 😊 A venustus can be hit or miss, my boy is a big softy, doesn't bother anyone and he's one of the biggest in my tank
@@KaveManAquatics That's right! Your vid (Unboxing African Cichlids - Surprise Package With Studs (Part 1)), it was the first fish you unboxed. How is it doing? After saying that, I had to have one also LOL
@@clint7183 Hes doing awesome! Already part of the family 😁
Thanks for all the great information and links. I enjoy your video's very much!
Awesome! Glad you like them!
Amazing Video!!!
Thanks, glad you enjoyed it!
Great 👍 Video once again:) like I said Aquatic Hall of Fame is Coming your way Signed up for the course, Bout to get My Haps and Peacocks today and for the first time will be up and Running 🏃♂️; The Course is coming at the right time for me 😎🥳🐠🐠🐠🐟🐟🐠🐠🐡🐡Now With the live Chat on the list also I got my note 📝 book 📚 ready . Let’s Gooooo
HAHA, Awesome bro! You are all set and ready to go!!!
Your a real one! I know the names of fishes but it took me a lot of research throughout the years. We appreciate you sharing this info I'm sure it will come in handy for a lot of people who want to start up a new cichlid tank. My man, keep up the bangers!💪
Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed it! Appreciate the positive feedback
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Man this channel has helped me so much i got my first fish tank a 90 gallon and used your method on putting fish in there first day but i wait 3 days before putting fish in been dosing with prime and stability every day and all 5 of my baby peacocks seem to be thriving color staring to pop and all are eating
You should add a male Ruby Red Peacock and get some real red color in there!
Jack Dempsey are my favorite, surprised you ain't got any
I do have an electric blue Jack dempsey in my American Tank - Here's my American tank playlist - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8Oz9A74P7enDlEFNO4WyftC.html
HI, can you explain best method to put new fish in aquariums, my oscar/
parrot always attack to new fish and get injured even if I put large
size (I added 2 green terror) that was attacked by them. pls explain
Your tank may not be big enough. Oscars need a lot of tank space or they will get very territorial. Usually I add fish during a water change and I move decor around to reset territories. Here’s a video I did on adding more African Cichlids, it may help in your tank as well - th-cam.com/video/4uziIA0S8KQ/w-d-xo.html
Beautiful fish kev keep up the good work👍🏼
I have most of these in my 90
having to put you in my top 5...keep up it!!
Thanks! Appreciate that 😊💪
hey is it oke to go a few days ibetween feeding,,do you have to feed your fish every day..I am going crazy keeping nitrates under 30...I do water changes but maybe I am over feeding,,they seem to eat all the food but I guessing less is more what do you think thanks..
Absolutely, these guys dont need to eat that much and most of us are always over feeding. You also dont need to keep nitrates under 30...waiting for 40 and water changing then is absolutely safe and healthy for them. Check out the rest of my African Cchlid playlist - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__.html
hey bud my parrot fish looks jus like your guy he's about the same size I started off with him before any fish and I keep him with all my guys sometimes he trys to claim every spot but he's like a big 3 year old kid I spoil them all im waiting to buy a bigger tank now atleast 225 gallon they in a 120 gallon now I got all my smaller juveniles in a 50 gallon they will b goin in 120 gallon soon then when get little bigger they will all go to new 220 cant wait trust me I spoil my guys to my wife thinks im crazy she says all I do is all about the fish lol she might b little jealous lol jk
Im sure she is, my wife is too LOL Sounds like your fish are in good hands! 💪
1:48 "I love him just as equally" :)))
lol 😁😁
All your aquarium
Fantastic
Neat
Clean
Crystal clear
And fished
Omg
Beautiful
🐬🦈🐟
😊😊 Thanks! Appreciate the positive feedback. 💪
@@KaveManAquatics welcome
Awesome video Kev. I always enjoy your content. By the way, what type of rocks are in that tank?
Thanks. Fake rock. Check them out here - kavemanaquatics.com/product-category/decor/
Let’s Gooo 💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾💪🏾
Dababy⁉
That's is awesome I have 125 gallon and where can I find rocks that are safe for my cichlids
Glad you like it! go to decor in my shop - kavemanaquatics.com
What is your all time best food you feed your cichlids? I love your content! Keep it up! 👍🏽
Thanks bro, check this out - th-cam.com/video/r6_D2pUtAng/w-d-xo.html
10 minsc left lol I'm going for mubuna cichlids and researching what Types to keep on each other
That’s a lot of fish. Now my question is I have a 55 gallon with 6 juvenile peacocks how many peacocks can I have in one 55gallon?
55 gallons is the minimum tank size, go for about 10 juvenils and keep an eye on the aggression, if its a lot you may need to add a few more.
@@KaveManAquatics I appreciate the feed back brotha! Just waiting for my wave makers to arrive and it’s all systems go!
Great video as always. I am now a member of your channel.
the tangerine tiger is a female I got a couple of them and the males color up quick
Yea I think so too!
Question, can you put 2 of the sames species in same tank? Example iceberg blue fryeri and ob fryeri? I've heard you can't put 2 of the same species in same tank.
It can cause a problem sometimes, but not all the time. I have had 2 icebergs before but lost one to swim bladder disease.
@@KaveManAquatics it's like you said, that one more fish lol
South American cichlids? Do you have a tank of them?
Sure do - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8Oz9A74P7enDlEFNO4WyftC.html
Someone please get this mane to 30k subs for all the good works his putting in on TH-cam
HAHAHA, We’re on the way bro!! 😊💪😊💪
Always get excited for kevs vids. Looks like your gonna need to make a 20k shirt soon. And it’s well deserved.
lol, You're right! Thanks for the support bro! 😊💪
Dont forget about Gordo!!! You didnt introduce Gordo :''-( and little sharkee!! lol your good and your OG channel guys are all good, we know Gordo!
🤣🤣 Didnt want to confuse anyone by introducing a parrot in an African cichlid video 🤣
No I get ya Kev. I just wanted to let Gordo know he's loved!! Much love Kev. Ttys!
Hey Kevin I just bought two rocks like yours from pet smart I put them in my 75gallon
With crushed choral and black back ground I’ve learned a lot from your channel beautiful tank sir
How do you care for your rocks
ya bud I spoil my boys forsure everytime me n wife goes shopping im always looking for something for my fish im sure u understand lol thnks bro keep on with your videos love watching all your videos
We're in the same boat my friend lol
@@KaveManAquatics 💯✌
Great video man! This was well worth the wait! Is it normal for some of them to have a super slight upwards curve on their belly? I just did a 2 week treatment for internal parasites following your method and am paranoid they might not have gone away. All poop looks good though now.
Thanks bro, usually that curve on the belly is sunken belly which indicates internal parasites. If you noticed my guy flava flave has a sunken belly as well but hes just coming off a round of medication. But yea, Keep an eye on the poop and make sure they arent spitting out food. They should fatten up soon.
What you feed your cichlids? Is hikari good?
I feed Northfin. Check this out - th-cam.com/video/r6_D2pUtAng/w-d-xo.html
everything seems to be fine, but those "candy" pink aquarium lighting. whether and he aquarium completely detached from reality, after all, there are so many natural colors of aquarium lighting on the market today.
Did I see blood-red parrot or 2? I have 4, so far I have mixed with convict, blue dolpin, yellow labs and some barbs, people keep warning me that there will be trouble, 6 months so far and no aggression
I did have 2 parrots at one time. 1 passed away, unfortunately. (not due to aggression) But Gordo my big Orange parrot is still with my Africans and doing awesome! Heres a great video to calm your nerves 😊 - th-cam.com/video/7FQoNp5EO0I/w-d-xo.html
@@KaveManAquatics do you check the post on FB, I have 4 beauties
I do, but honestly I miss a lot, lol Theres tons of post there so I try to scan through it when I can. 😁
Great video as usual! Thanks for the tour. I noticed your polar blue is missing. Did he stay in your 75? Also where are the clown loaches now? Sorry for the shake down - I'm just curious! 😊
lol No problem, I unfortunately recently lost my guy to swim bladder. It was hurtful to see him go! 😟 The clown loaches are still in the 75 grow out tank but growing quickly. They'll be in the main 210 in no time.
@@KaveManAquatics I'm so sorry to hear that. Like you say, it's all part of the hobby! Looking forward to seeing some big ol' loaches in the 210!
Me too! They taking their time growing though...but when they get big they get BIG!
Great video 👍🏽
Thanks! Glad you enjoyed it 😊
Are these all in the same tank ? If yes what size tank ?
Yes they are, this is a 210 gallon.
Kev, I have a 125 African peacock tank and I seen a albino BICHIR about 5 inches at my LFS, can I put it in my peacock tank safely?? My PH is about 8.0
Thanks
Such beautiful tank and fish. Where did you get those plastic rocks that are stacked?
Local Petsmart
What’s the best way to keep aggressions down
Number 1 way is overstocking. It helps spread and mitigate aggression on any 1 specific fish.
Hey Kev
Great video as always
I just bought 4 Cichlids
Can you tell me when it’s the best time to put them in my community tank ?
Thanks Man ! ✊🏽
What kind of cichlids? And what’s in your community tank? And how long has it been up and running?
Kave your a real one. I just bought a 10 gallon for my 5 year old with a couple tetras and Gouramis. But now I’m starting to get into it. About how many cichlids can you have in a 55 gal tank?
Thanks bro, you can go for 8-12 in a 55 depending on their size 👍
Why don’t you have any Mikrogeophagus/Apistogramma ramirezi’s?? They’re so colourful and pretty!
Is it just me but do the Haps have slightly bigger eyes than peacocks
possibly, Haps also tend to be bigger than peacocks
We’ve got a lot of the same fish to include the parrot, dope as always.... “let’s go” 👍🏿
Awesome!! 💪💪
Hi im new to fish keeping and i was wondering how you manage to keep them together since they like difrent ph. Im asking because i love the look of this combo.
Bro can u recommend me any powerful gravel vacuum cleaner, i need the electricity one, i tried eheim but thats not good (no suction power) TIA
Sorry bro, I've never had any problem just using a gravity siphon...never used those electric ones. Sorry I couldn't help.
I think you may be mistaken on your 2 sunshine. I think one is a German red.
Yes you are correct, the larger one is a german red. thanks 👍
@@KaveManAquatics that’s what I figured. I breed them. Happens all the time, until there older they look yellowish. Great videos keep them up.
Thank you bro, and thanks for the correction!
Do those 2 websites ship to Canada?
Not sure, hit’m up they will both respond to inquiries.
you have some awesome stock
Thanks! 😊
How’s the blood parrot working in there still? I have a 125 South American community tank that has a blood parrot but I’d like to swap it out with a red spot gold severum I have another 125 and I’m absolutely torn between a peaceful Mbuna tank(labs, acei, rusties, snow whites, maingano) or a hap/peacock tank or a predator hap tank but if I can keep the blood parrot with them that might be the move to make
My blood parrot is the boss! lol But that doesnt mean it will work every time.
Did your rocks brake down and are they from Petsmart
Appreciate the knowledge Kev! My wife and I are new to this hobby and we came across your videos and they've helped us immensely. Keep up the great work!!!
That’s awesome! Welcome the hobby! Here’s a great playlist that will definitely be helpful for beginners - th-cam.com/play/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er.html
Hi Kev, What is the brand of sand used here?
Caribsea Fiji Pink. You can find it in my shop under Substrate Tab - kavemanaquatics.com/shop
@@KaveManAquatics Thanks sir
Hey Kev thanks for the tip on the pre filter sponge. But I’m trying something new I purchased 3 yellow Juvenal cics but they don’t have that yellow color what’s up. Miguel
Sometimes juveniles take time to color up
0:02 I’m trying to start a 75 gallon cichlid tank. I’m no where near ready for fish but I’m trying to figure out what to stock with and how to do it. Can I keep only ob peacocks in a 75 and how many can I keep?
Absolutely, that will be a beautiful tank. You can keep about 20-25 Adults in a 75 but it will need to be heavily filtered. I have a free webinar training on African Cichlids, you should check it out! - event.webinarjam.com/channel/KaveMan-Aquatics
Hey kev when you order them what size do you order or what’s a good size preferably? I want to them already have color but not two big. I wanna see them grow in the process of this hobby I’m starting.
Go with 2-3" if you can get guaranteed males. If not go with 3-4". They'll start to color up around the 3" mark. I have a free webinar training on African Cichlids, you should check it out! - event.webinarjam.com/channel/KaveMan-Aquatics
do you just put the code in for coastal in the sellers notes
Let me reach out and confirm where it goes, I'll get back to you bro
Just checked with Neil, The code goes on the check out page, after you've selected your fish. There's a section that says "Discount code"
roger that appreciate it
Is that an orange blood parrot fish in there as well? I really hope so cause my wife wants one and to see it in this tank makes me feel better about adding one to our Cichlid tank
Yes it is, but hes in there with some specific circumstances that worked out for my tank. Watch this first for some more clarification, it might make you feel even better too 🤣 th-cam.com/video/7FQoNp5EO0I/w-d-xo.html
@@KaveManAquatics awesome thanks !
Great video Kev !. Ive been looking to find a video like this with just the simple names. Also i only have mbunas now but could i get away with having them togheter with peackocks in 75 gallon ?.
Glad you enjoyed the video! I wouldnt mix mbunas with peacocks. They have different diets, temperaments, decor needs...It could be very troublesome.
I have three Mbunas in a 65gallon with 9 other cichlids so far its been good, this was before I knew the info about them that I know now, but so far so good 🤞🏾
Yea fingers crossed bro 🤞 Good luck!
Keep doing the great Work, Muchas Bendiciones 🙏🏼
Thank you bro! 😊
Always appreciate a fish hobbiest! Keep it up and looking fit💪🏽
Thanks bro, will do! 😊💪
I wanted to mix in a parrot fish like yours in my peacock tank. But it says they like a lower ph than malawi fish. How do you manage to keep them together?
Parrots can be in up to 8.0 PH but that doesnt mean it will work every time - Watch this - th-cam.com/video/7FQoNp5EO0I/w-d-xo.html
Hi mate may I ask what those 2 big ornaments are called in your tank. Thanks
Just a rock structure. You can find them online in my shop under "decor" go to koji.to/kaveman_aquatics
Thanks mate
What size tanks or other fish are you thinking about ...??...bro you aint alone i name my fish so my wife can tell me who exactly was acting up when I'm at work or not around..my OB peacock name is "macho"...my tank boss Venustus is "PapaBear"...redterror " Escobar"..greenterror"spank"..Jack dempsey.."smoke"...and my Dovii "Zod"...I need a 220 bro hit me up with a 🔌...more vids brother ...more vids..stay safe
So I saw your video about adding a sun fish to a tank, and you mentioned that wood lowered the pH in the tank, but I have had wood in my tank for over a year with no problems, does it matter what type of wood?? It was some wood I found in the lake I live on here in Texas
Most wood releases tannins which are acidic causing PH to lower
What’s that app that tell you what type of cichlids you have, they look very similar
“The fish companion” but I think the app is down. Try googling them for their website.
Crazy that when I need a refresher or a reason to remain excited about the hobby I have to go look at everyone's old videos lol.
Hey, whatever works bro! 😁💪
What’s the most you overstocked your 75 gallon tank what limit did you stop at?
I maxed out at about 25 in my 75...but thats because I put a big 3D background in the 75 and it took up a lot of space. Without it I could have had 30-35 in there most likely.
@@KaveManAquatics yeah I was thinking a background decor because I liked yours but I want to overstock it to calm aggression and I also love colors so I wanted to do about 40 and soon upgrade to a bigger tank and push double that in a 150 idk just needed to see if I can push that
You can get away with 40, just make sure to over filtrate. If you add a deep background in, maybe not.
@@KaveManAquatics 75 gallon with 210 over filtration working fine clear water learned from the best #kaveman lol
@@KaveManAquatics let’s just say I went from a $200 36 gallon bowfront tank from petsmart with glofish and black mollies still had the receipt returned it went to another LFS selling a 75 gallon tank for $100 and used the rest for 2 Fluval 110’s and followed your formula and it’s been beautiful Cichlid heaven ever since
Love the video
Thanks 😊
Sir, are'nt they be going aggressive to each other as they come from different breeds/strains? how do we keep them from fighting?
I assumed you only kept all males or females at a tank, or else they can interbreed
They are all males, females will cause more aggression. There are many tactics to reduce aggression. My free webinar will definitely help - event.webinarjam.com/channel/KaveMan-Aquatics
Venustus!! My favourite fish!
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I just purchased those same resin rocks. What are your thoughts about how hollow they are andthe stagnant water inside of them that may cause water quality issues? Also would you recommend filling them with Pond Foam, sand, Quikrete or concrete? Or just let them be? Great channel!
I have been waiting for this video for a long time with good luck👏👏♥️
Hope it was worth the wait 😊
@@KaveManAquatics of course ♥️
do you have any issues keeping a blood parrot with the rest of your cichlids?
Nope, hes basically his own tank boss, lol But the way he was added is significant. It doesnt work every time so be cautious if you try it.
Hi Kev I got the wave maker but I'm afraid it's too powerful for my 55 gallon tank it's like a hurricane in the tank thanks to you and the fish companion app. I realized I have 2 yellow labs, 2 ob peacocks, a fire mouth, 1 jack Dempsey big guy The tank boss, 1 red jewel. Not sure but a mbuna manda. Just added an fx6 to the tank and kept the 405 as a water polisher with floss and ceramic rings. I also have 2 large sponge filters. Can I add a large pleco?
Sure, You're definitely over filtering, which is good. Pleco would be a great addition. But when you say large, I hope you dont mean a 12"er lol
The Dempsey is about 8 inches. No the pleco I'm looking at is about 7 inches lol love your channel bro Semper Fi from your brother Marine.
The dragon blood with the hump is NOT a deformity it's fat that the fish store in their bodies when well fed! Hey Kevin keep up the great job!
Yea I figured, hes been with me so long cant let him go 😊 Thanks bro!
@@KaveManAquatics I had a group of orange blue aulonacara with this short of humps ! At first I thought that they were alpha males showing their vigor and strength but a fellow hobbyist told me that it's just fat that they store on their heads! We always helping eachother bro!
Can I use ADA super 4 for frontosa.??
I name my fish too most after
Horror characters my ob peacock is name sam from trick or treat an my blood parrots are named tricks an treatzs
lol, thats cool! 😆
I have a 360 gallon tank filled with 14 Malawi cichlids and one parrot fish but recently the aggression is increasing and they are able to single out each other, how many more fish should I add to reduce the quarrelling? Also can I add a few tropheus cichlid from Lake Tanganyika?
You can add many more!!! I have 35 currently in my 210 and I have plenty of room to go...so....yea, you can add a bunch more lol If you wanted to, Like 50+...but you may not like the look of a heavily stocked tank. And you will have to heavily filtrate that tank as well, with a big sump. Lake Tanganyika Cichlids require a higher PH so it may challenging to keep both.
Yes I wouldn't like it overstocked but at the same time I want to establish a community so they aren't able to single out and fight each other,I have about a 100 gallon sump and a hydor filter that does about 1600 litres an hour, should around 30 fish be a decent enough ecosystem
All fish look amazing man..i saw your flavecent had litle sunke belly and i have the same in my peacock.what do you can recomend to treat that?thanks
He did! Here you go - th-cam.com/video/bSpBUlN-8jI/w-d-xo.html
@@KaveManAquatics thanks .👍