Top 7 Cichlid Tank Setups for a 125 Gallon Aquarium
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- In today's video, we have our top 7 list of cichlid tank setups and stocking ideas for a 125 gallon aquarium. We get asked often about different stocking options and tanks sizes for cichlids, so hopefully this video is helpful and informative.
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There are a ton of great options out there, so we couldn't list everything. If we missed one of your favorite cichlid tank setups, please let us know in the comments section below, or just let us know which setup you liked most from the video!
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A 125 gallons tank is a gorgeous tank expecely with cichlids plenty of room space opens up the tank space with hiding place for smaller fish i would loved to have tank in my house but don't have enough room but beautiful tank thanks cichlids bro's 👊👊👊❤🙏
Just bought a 125 gallon , replacing my 55 tank, starting a mix of Haps, peacocks and Mbunas...opens up so much room !!
Getting back into the hobby - literally was just pricing a 125 setup yesterday and planning for a wet pet jaguar cichlid. Awesome video as always fellas.
Awesome! Thanks for watching 👍🏻
Well now I want a 125, thanks😂
Same
Believe me guys it’s never ending story, one you get 125g u craving for 220g and so on lol 😂 it’s a nature of fishkipping .
@@lukas181118 hahah oh I know, it never stops. I had a 10, then a 46 bow, and now a 75
I know..right!?!
@@lukas181118had 2 240g for 3 years and now I’m looking into a 1,200 gallon Tanganyikan tank
I have 2 severums, 2 Andinoacara Pulcher, not Eba, a Veija Fenestratus, a red Oscar, 2 convicts and a mid devil in mine. All currently juveniles. Veija and Oscar about 5-6 in. All ran by a fx6 and planning on adding a second as they grow. Hopefully the devil keeps his cool. He and the Oscar are buddies now so we shall see. Beautiful tanks BTW
Lovely choice, all the fish I would love to have. I am doing peacocks though, moving them from 75 to 125 then move flowerhorn from 40 to 75 and 2 goldfish for 40.
Awesome!
The obsession is real with the EBA lol
love the 125. i will not have a tank smaller than that. the blueprint is unmatched
Its really good u guys are making stocking options for diffrent sizes of aquariums...
spoiler Alert.. Troy setting 1 more aquarium of 125 gallon pretty soon....Amazing 👏 news....Keep it up bro.
Thank you! And good catch on that hint 😉
@@CichlidBros ur welcome brother
Thanks for the awesome videos! Binging y’all right now lol
Any thoughts on this setup for a 125? Okay? Cut back? Add more?
- albino Oscar x 1
- Electric blue Acara x 3
- Blood Parrot cichlid x 1
- Bala sharks x 3
- Geophagus Tapajos x 3
- Electric yellow x 3
Overall pretty good. I would cut back on the Bala sharks. My one Bala is pushing it in a 180. Also, would try to get the Tapajos larger to start, or get them first and let them grow some before adding the Oscar
@@CichlidBros got it!! Thank you!!
It's all about Oscura Heterospila! They are such a beautiful fish.
I wouldn't normally recommend keeping a vieja type fish in a 75 gallon, but these grow ridiculously slowly and top out at 8-10". They take a good 3-4 years to get there as well.
They are also, probably, the most placid fish I have ever kept.
Definitely on my bucket list to keep!
Great videos guys thanks for all your input. Question if I may, I noticed on some of your videos you use those handy suction handles to place and move tanks, could you share where I can get a set please? I'm moving my tank 3 states east soon (Illinois) and moving my tank would be so much easier with those bad boys....thanks for the help 😁
Thanks! We rented our from Custom Aquariums, but you can also find them at Home Depot or online sometimes
I have that exact same setup from that store I waterproof the stand with two coats of Thompson's waterproofing
South Americans should always be number one!
Haha 👌🏻
I’m currently cycling a 125 to move my cichlids into, sending my 4 severums over there, along with my 2 blue acara, 4 polar blue cichlids as well as my 2 Jack Dempsey, planning on ordering some geos to keep my sand clean!
Surprisingly the Jacks are working in this setup but they are only about 3 inches each at the moment, I’m hoping it will work long term but hey if it doesn’t it’s a reason to set up another tank right? 😂
Love the channel and all of the info, when I got into the hobby I didn’t know which way I wanted to go but American cichlids kinda ended up sticking for me
LOVE LOVE LOVE THIS 🐟❤🐟❤🐟❤🐟❤Questions what if you don't have the basement space to put this size tank. Do you think its ok to put larger tanks on 1st floor or a bedroom ...on a second floor of a single family home🤔😁?🐟❤❤❤❤🐟❤
It will usually be okay, but I would make sure its against a load bearing wall, and to be 100% sure, it would be good to check with an engineer/builder to confirm
@@CichlidBros You are truly the best. Blessings upon blessings to you and yours and much fish love🙏🙏🙏🐟❤🐟❤🐟❤🐟
I really like your 150 tank. I'm getting a 100 gallon tank in the next week or so. Could you give me a stocking idea for it please. Like your 150. Your channel is the reason I'm keeping fish. Thanl you.
The one number seven you showed is what I want
Hey guys,
Just wanted some confirmation that my stocking plans for the 135 gallon will work out.
5 geophagus
2 Eba
2 severums
1 chocolate cichlid
Then about a year later add a Oscar when other fish have matured.
Filtration system is:
Fx4
Fx6
Tanks is 72x18x24
Any advice would be great!
That should probably work out fine. Might be a bit crowded as adults, but good filtration and water change should make it work. Best of luck!
@@CichlidBros thanks for the reply.
Im thinking of switching out the Oscar for a threadfin acara. Make it less crowded I think.
Love the videos, keep up the good work 👍
I have a 150 Gallon tub style "Tank" with a Red Eared Slider Turtle, a 6 inch Red-Tailed Shark, a 7 inch Oscar (had 2 of them as they were Twins but the younger Twin died and the older one is very depressed now so thinking of another one) and a foot long Albino Pleco. I was worried that I was overstocked even with the tons of room my Tank has, however after watching your videos I am starting to think I can add at least 1 or 2 more Fish. The Tub is about 6 feet long and 4 feet deep and I have a FX6 filter and do regular weekly 30% water changes and have to vac at least twice a month mainly cause I may have too many decorations tbh. Honestly the Twins used to be the best part of the Tank and the Turtle only attacks small fish like Mollies or when we used to have Tiger Barbs back in the day. The bigger Fish she doesn't bother anymore because she never messes with the bigger fish but still goes after the occasional Mollie or surviving Barb. (Honestly didn't even know there were any survivors even when we take all the decorations out once every 2 months for cleaning) With the Twin gone there is a bit of a power vacuum but the Turtle doesn't seem to care too much. Any opinions on what I can do for extra fish? Stuff that arn't too aggressive but able to hold there own.
Is there a video on the predator haps tank from this video? I’m in love 😍
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@@CichlidBros thank you!! 🎉
I love the tank at the 5:30 mark. I just bought a 120 gallon and I’m building a stand. Can I do that same set up but have a jack dempsey? What would be a nice colorful, set up in a 120 gallon using the south Americans
I’ve 3 tanks and looking to consolidate into a 125. I’m looking at putting a 5” Oscar 2 2” Oscar’s, a 6” Gold Severum, a 2” Convict Parrot, 2 2” Platinum Parrots, 1 3” Fire Mouth, 2 2” Red Head Tapojos, and 1 Bushy Nose Pleco. What fish could I add to that mix. I’m planning on running the new tank for several days with water from all 4 tanks moving each fish gradually over several days.
Literally just flipped that stand out my front door 🤣 not a light stand. But still. I am wanting a stand that's double sided so it doesn't have to be against the wall.
I think that a 125 can host at least 10 discus since it is 550 liters (and there was a rule where you can add a discus every 50 liters) the important thing is that you keep two filters, high water quality and variety of food
125 gallon want to stock geophagus fish with black sand. Black sand expensive: on Amazon best deal: 45 lbs $60
1” = $180 / 1.5” $270 / 2” $360. I would need minimum 1.5" $270. Any suggestions for links to buy cheaper black aquarium sand (that sinks) for cheaper?
Where do I get those rocks that go on the background
Can you do a video on 180g south american stocking ideas?
On it 📝
🔥🔥🔥
Could o do a geophagus, electric blue acara, oscar, and a green terror? If so, what would be a good amount for each? I know just 1 for Oscar. Thank you. Enjoy video.
Hello! Super cool channel, greetings! I want to ask you, started a new aquarium 480 liters / 125 gallons. I have installed 2 FX 6 filters, 2 wavemakers, 1 FX UVC In-Line Clarifier. I have upgraded the media with matrix, Glass ceramic Bio-MAX White Fluval, Carbon with zeolite and Purijen by Seachem. Can I put the following fish in the aquarium:
2 Oscars
2 Parrots
1 Jack Dempsey
1 Green Terror
3 Blue Acara Cichlid
1 Polypterus
That should work out okay. Would be a very nice setup
@@CichlidBros Thanks for the answer! In short, the fish listed above will not be a problem for this aquarium?
Where do you put 90 gal tanks in the mix of top 75 gal set ups and top 125 set ups? I’m having a hard time picking out a good set of central or South American cichlids in my 90, im afraid of over stocking
Hey man. I’m interested In keeping roseline sharks could you make a video about them please
Will do soon!
That petsmart Aqueon is a delicate stand where you have to do your darnest not to get it wet
How heavily planted can you make your 125 South American cichlid tank? Mine is pretty heavily planted but wondering if i need to remove some plants 🤔
What are stocking option for a 4 foot 130g tank
do you have any jaguar cichlids or flowerhorns? also have you done a video on a 55 gallon setup?
We have one flowerhorn in the classroom. No Jaguar at the moment but definitely want one at some point
Thanks for telling me and I really want one too but I haven't done enough research on them and my biggest tank is a 75.
so what kind of filtration system you got
I used to have a 75 gallon Oceanic tank. What happened to them? What is a good brand now with good corner seals and structure?
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Does it matter the shape of tank. I am purchasing a 120 Gallon but it will more square than long. 48”x24”x24
So I have a 120 which houses:
Salvini (4.5in)
Turquoise sev (4.0in)
Gold sev (4.0in)
JD (3.0in)
GT (4.3in)
I was told that too many American cichlids would only make their aggressiveness worst if I overstocked it but they aren’t too bad together some do chase but I haven’t seen any nips. Is this to be true should I not add anything else? I was thinking about a red spotted sev and some large danios or loaches for dither fish?
I would probably not add more. As adults, it would be a bit tight. Maybe giant danios
Hey guys!
Will a Jaguar(Friedrichstali) cichlid do well with an Oscar,Green Terror, Texas cichlid tank?
I wouldn’t recommend it. As adults, that would be a very tight fit for any combination of those
Is 3 oscers, 6 dwarf frogs , 3 eels and a pleco too much in a 125?
Hey I have 2 jacks , 2 severums, and 1 convict and 2 geofagus tapahos all tiny can I put them in a 125 with one Oscar when their all grown up
Also I have a mini bristle nose and a blue phantom pleco
Is this stocking list fine
1xAlbino Oscar
4xGeos Tapajos
1xSeverum
3xElextric Blue acara
And pair of jacks
Might want to avoid the pair of jacks. Would be a bit tight for space and they could get territorial/breed
Will a 5ft.120g be sufficient for:
4 severums
6 Denison barbs
4 blue acaras
5 geo Winemilleri ?
It would likely work, but a bit tight as adults. I’d recommend dropping down a few severums or EBAs
@@CichlidBros gotcha. Thank you
Heybrother wheres i can fine one like your whats store
Usually petco or petsmart has the bundle of the 125g
Hey... Where is your beautiful Apistogramma?...
Please, don't tell me he passed away... 😢
He's in there somewhere
Can you comment on my tank set up??
125 gallon with:
1 tiger Oscar
1 blood parrot
2 severums
1 pleco
Do I have room to add another cichlid?
All cichlids around 1-2 inches
In a 125 would this work?
1 Oscar
6 Angelfish
2 severums
2 electric blue acara
5 geophagus tapajos
4 firemouth cichlids
1 chocolate cichlid
I’m no expert, but most people would say to put all fish in except the Oscar for a few months to let them grow because Oscar grows so fast. You would have much better luck doing so. Geophagus grows really slow
The idea that the SAME TANK from petsmart looks exactly the same with no changes and is now $999 is so messed up.
I got it anyways cuz my Oscar needed an upgrade and my other 125 (I got before price jump) didn’t make my move.
Appreciate the video but gosh darn am I upsetti spaghetti right now
Do you have a stock list of your 180?
Yep, I have a few videos on the 180!
How old is this video and what city and state are you in... my local petsmart has the same setup for $899.00😢😵😵💫🤯😭😭😭
I have a 125 but mines a lot deeper than it is longer
Has your tank stand held up? Only asking because I noticed you have the top fin stand and heard horrid stories about the stand
Yep it did for 3 years
@@CichlidBros now did you do any reinforcement to it or left alone. I'm just nervous of getting a drop of water on it then boom.
@@dennispeleg7843 It'll never go "boom". You'll notice water damage (major swelling and softening) and you'll be able to plan B it. Why not build your own stand? It's really easy, and much cheaper. you can add some nice veneer, plywood top, then sand and stain or paint and customize it to your sump or anything you like. Much better imo. Especially if you're worried about integrity.. reinforce the shit out of it lol.
@@makesomewaffles8896 because where I live, there's no one local to buy just the tank. That's the only setup available local
@@makesomewaffles8896 but I hear ya.. oh if I was to build one, sure as hell it's gonna sturdy AF lol
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Bro all the stands are trash!!! Seriously better to either build it or reinforce it with screws before filling it up
It’s fine for the price. Had it 3 years before upgrading and didn’t have an issue
@@CichlidBros I never had any myself... Just FACTS that they are seriously put together like crap .. they charge way too much for it to be built with glue and staples
I once was the proud owner of a huge Jaguar Cichlid, when he died, I measured him. He was 19 inches long and was together with his misses the only inhabitants of my 500 gallon tank (9'long on 3'wide on 2.5' high), sorry but keeping such a fish in a 125 gallon tank is abuse.
Also discus in a tank of 21 inches high ?
Same goes for every fish that goes close of past a foot in length...
Discus are absolutely fine in a 125. And for a Jaguar, it is obviously bare minimum but we always recommend larger. Not sure what the issue is here
@@CichlidBros Don't recommend a Red Terror and Jaguar Cichlid in a 125, this is bound to fail.
Minimum requirements for larger Amphilopus species and that larger Parachromis (managuense / Dovi) are at least 8-9 feet (you actually need that length)
Dovi shouldn't even be kept in tanks.
And overstocking on CA cichlids doesn't work sadly. Even when keeping only males.
When keeping females and males, they WILL make a battlezone of the tank.
nearly 20 years of experience with central Americans and almost a divorce because i wanted bigger and bigger tanks ;) Ended up with my 500g and several 250's
Managuense / Texas and Trimacs are the worst of the bunch... Salvini agressive ? full grown Salvini ended up in the mouth of the Jaguar Cichlid
@@losbartos5946 taking what was said in the video out of context. Never even mentioned dovii. Never said to keep Jaguar and Salvini together. That was clearly an error on your end. Salvini is one of the most aggressive cichlids for its size but never said compatible with parachromis. Done here.
@@CichlidBros Point was and still is, do not recommend a Jaguar Cichlid and Red Terror in a 125 gallon