How many Mbuna can you keep in an aquarium?

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  • @QuebecCichlides
    @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว +7

    Wanna learn more about Mbunas, simply because they're awesome?
    Check out this video :
    ►The Mbuna Aquarium - Lake Malawi African Cichlids : th-cam.com/video/W37ljimti-I/w-d-xo.html
    Enjoy!!!😘

    • @bongbudy2419
      @bongbudy2419 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      I want to buy Mbuna cichlids. I am from India. Will it be possible shipment?

    • @DanRemdor
      @DanRemdor 2 ปีที่แล้ว +2

      @@bongbudy2419 bro I'm from India as well, mbuna are available here... Indian bred cichlids are cheaper while imported are abit more expensive

  • @kareldelvaux264
    @kareldelvaux264 4 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Finally a clear answer ! Thank you

  • @ImranAminSinger
    @ImranAminSinger 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi i need to know about mbuna. I have mbuna since 4 months. Can i kept zebra convict with them or not ? Please advise.

  • @namakateaquatics2186
    @namakateaquatics2186 5 ปีที่แล้ว +4

    The information provided is very accurate.Aquarium hobbyist should always be reminded that in order for them to succeed in their Hobby they have to research research and again research.Thank you for braking it down to little bits of Vitamin sized pieces. I really love your work and are always on the look out for the next production. Hope you have a awesome weekend. Richelle.

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you 😀 (And I did have an awesome weekend...last weekend lol)

  • @cjaymarriott
    @cjaymarriott ปีที่แล้ว

    Good day, please i need a colorful recommendation for my 30 gallon tank.

  • @deepsouthbankfishing5121
    @deepsouthbankfishing5121 5 ปีที่แล้ว +6

    Hi, I always follow your videos you give great advice i recently purchased 55 gallon show tank and have Demanosi and yellow labs how many can i fit in this tank. It's 36"x20x19 so far i have 9 labs and 4 demanosi

  • @Mikinct
    @Mikinct ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Question 4 you or the group here.
    I have mbuna that just reached 2" in size from fry days & a recent batch that are now about 1" in size.
    So I have 13 two inch mbunas in one tank and 20 ( 1" to 1.5" mubnas) in another tank.
    Would they be OK if I added both groups to same 55 gallon tank?
    Or will slightly larger bully or kill smaller ones in your experience?
    When can I add the mom back in same tanks as these groups?

  • @cjfish6349
    @cjfish6349 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    My weekly fix. Happy you're doing better this week.

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :) Last week was crazy, I just couldn't make it. I spent my day off not moving lol.
      This week everything came into place and was finally able to make my video. I'm glad you like my work.

    • @cjfish6349
      @cjfish6349 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh, I seen this fish in my fish store called a Dovii. It was a beautiful blue, big and with large teeth. Do you have thesr?

  • @fernandomonramos1129
    @fernandomonramos1129 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Great video I amazed I am in Toronto wish you were here.

  • @tierallbullard3452
    @tierallbullard3452 ปีที่แล้ว

    Is it good to over stock ur tank 🤔 I have 55 gallon I have one bumble bee cichlid and a lab and a eltric blue

  • @capndanmartin
    @capndanmartin ปีที่แล้ว

    Love this video and it helped a lot. We have a 30 gallon tank and what to keep 8 or so Mbunas. Would you recommend keeping this tank species specific or could we mix two species, 4 of each?

  • @tinah4717
    @tinah4717 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So glad you posted this! I had just upgraded my Mbunas, of which i only have a few, to a larger tank and wondered if I should get more or just wait for them to grow out. Definitely getting more soon to better balance the m:f, and will introduce them as a school after quarantine. Perfect timing.
    Thank you!

  • @diogohemmer5268
    @diogohemmer5268 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Michele. I’m from Brazil and your tips are so valuable. Tnks

  • @wreckedwillow
    @wreckedwillow 5 ปีที่แล้ว +14

    I had no idea that not enough fish could be a problem 😮

  • @JustMyFish
    @JustMyFish 5 ปีที่แล้ว +3

    Thank you Rochelle great video top info as always keep up the good work👍🏻😊

  • @fernandomonramos1129
    @fernandomonramos1129 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I have 6 or 4 on a 29 gallon?? Can you please answer this

  • @adrianwsmith
    @adrianwsmith 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    Thank you for sharing. Now I can go buy more cichlid!!!!😎

  • @mikeyb5612
    @mikeyb5612 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I love your videos! I am setting up a 60 gallon Mbuna tank! Thank you for the tips :)

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      My pleasure. Happy fish keeping

    • @heathermedema2345
      @heathermedema2345 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      10 males and 10 females ok for a 60 gallon?

    • @mikeyb5612
      @mikeyb5612 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heathermedema2345 I would think that is too many Males

    • @mikeyb5612
      @mikeyb5612 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@heathermedema2345 I had 3 male yellow labs and 12 females and the males we're still overly aggressive. They bred at only 1.5-2 inches long and I am raising their 5 fry in a 20 gallon but returned them all to my local fish store. My marineland 60 was just too tall and not enough depth for cichlids. Going with a more therapeutic planted tank :)

  • @fernandomonramos1129
    @fernandomonramos1129 11 หลายเดือนก่อน

    She said 45 gallon tank for the red zebra what about a 40 breeder would that be okay please answer me as I would like to know as I have a 40 breeder and don’t want to upgrade to a 45 if I don’t have too

  • @paulcox4369
    @paulcox4369 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richelle, you do pick some great subjects. My 125g Mbuna tank is one of my favorites & the one which wakes me up in the morning, littraly. I really do have no idea how many are in there as they breed regularly & a lot of the fry survive, but there are a lot. I have a large wet/dry sump, a sulphur denitrator & do weekly 25% water changes. I regards this as less work than a marine tank, which some of my friends think it is! Thanks again.

  • @sandysegneri4110
    @sandysegneri4110 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful videos! I inherited 12 cichlids and not even sure what type I have- I have 6 in a 55 gallon and another 6 in a 30 gallon. I divided them by color because I didn’t know what else to do. The yellows and one albino in the 55 gallon fight non stop- lots of sand spitting and chasing each other around and around - perhaps they need more tank mates!

    • @hepunk
      @hepunk 2 ปีที่แล้ว

      do you have alot of rocks in the tank? places for the fish to retreat?

  • @JohnKeyMusic
    @JohnKeyMusic ปีที่แล้ว

    Very helpful! I would like to ask a question. I have a 120 Liters aquarium (31,7006 Gallons) with approximataley 15 mbunas. I had more, but I have intense problems with aggression, to the point that I lost some fishes and right now I have 4 in hospital aquarium! And I have an extra 1 isolated due to over aggression. I bought a new pump and I am thinking about populate the aquarium with maybe 30 to 40 mbunas. Do you think it could soube my problem? By the way, I can't have a bigger aquarium now. I have a 60 gallon aquarium with oscar. this aquarium was previously with mbunas and I had the same problem. I love those fish but I really don't know how to deal with this.

  • @skillzlibat
    @skillzlibat 4 หลายเดือนก่อน

    I have a 40g breeder with currently 8 Mbunas. I have one Aquaclear 70g HOB filter and a fluval 307 canister. I have x1 wavemaker. I do notice particularly, 1 mbuna being aggressive to the rest. Mind you, they are all still juveniles. Will I be able to safely add a few more in this tank? Possibly another 4-6 more? TIA

    • @jpsprojects1467
      @jpsprojects1467 หลายเดือนก่อน

      I’ve got 14 mbuna in my 40 gallon. The aggression went away when I hit that number.
      Mix of yellow labs, red zebra, yellow tail acei, auratus, and kenyi. Yes, you can add more with that much filtration.
      They grow a lot faster with big water changes every week. Good luck.

  • @msromike123
    @msromike123 3 หลายเดือนก่อน +1

    Ok this is an honest question. With the level of overstocking required to barely control aggression and have a decent number for display, doesn't it almost border on unethical? I have never seen a Mbuna tank that could in any way be described as calm or serene. And in the wild I am pretty sure there are fairly calm and sedate. Not getting judgy but that is what I have come up with. I would appreciate a different take on my opinion.

    • @Nettixxx
      @Nettixxx หลายเดือนก่อน

      I can tell you that they are 100% not peaceful in the wild, they’re aggressive by nature. Not only does highly stocking reduce aggression A LOT, but it also increases breeding. By the sounds of what you’re saying you haven’t kept mbuna before

  • @eyadjamus7126
    @eyadjamus7126 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for the tips. I have a 300 litre Cichlid tank ( I don't know gallons, I'm from Australia). I've found different countries have different common names for the fish types. So it might be an idea to have the scientific names your pronouncing appear on the screen as we say them differently as well. Im not complaining, just an idea. Love your videos, great content. Keep up the good work.

    • @tommyriordan870
      @tommyriordan870 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      How many fish do you have in it?

  • @1980Meik
    @1980Meik 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Hello, you are doing really great videos. have now started watching your videos. I'm from Germany and here it is very different in the attitude of malawis. most say here, at Mbunas it starts only from 300 liters. for 3 males and 8 females. for a kind. But I think your videos really great. keep it up.

  • @FishmanEricRussell
    @FishmanEricRussell 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey Richelle! Yay winter is over! Hope all is well with you

  • @strangefish805
    @strangefish805 5 ปีที่แล้ว +12

    Love the info maybe you could throw in the common names for the fish you talk about.

    • @sportsworldstar7628
      @sportsworldstar7628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Electric yellow cichlids, cobalt blue cichlids are two types of mbunas. I have 11 of them together 6 yellows and 5 blues and they are GREAT together. They look beautiful and they’re very harmonious.

  • @RogerVicki
    @RogerVicki 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    love your channel just starting my Mbuna tank

  • @b1ade307
    @b1ade307 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Question if you could help I currently have a 40gal breeder with 1 demasoni and 1 msobo did I mess up already on stocking what should I do too stock?

  • @mchugh48
    @mchugh48 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 3 Red Zebra, 2 Livingstone Haps, 2 Snow White Socolofi, and 2 Auratus, Maingao , in a 29 gallon high tank . All smaller than 2 "- I know its a bit small tank,-seems like the perfect combination, but they are mixture of males and females - What is the best food to feed these mixture of fish, how can I get them to grow reasonably quickly. Thanks for the info. You are awesome!

  • @joaofariasoares
    @joaofariasoares 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richelle... I have a 120 gallon tank. I’m thinking to upgrade the number of fishes around 40 to 50. All herbivores or omnivorous. I’m going for mbunas, aulonocara, and hap.
    All of them lightly territorial or peaceful. Like cynotilapia zebroides (cobue); pseudotropheus cyaneorhabdos; metriaclima estherae (red); metriaclima callainos; cynotilapia sp. Chinyankwazi; otopharynx tetrastigma; protomelas taeniolatus (super red); aulonocara OB peacock hybrid.
    Should I had schools of 4 (2M + 2F)?
    I already have 7 fishes. 4 mbunas and 3 aulonocara.
    Thank you

  • @davidjex9435
    @davidjex9435 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do you ship to the UK 🇬🇧

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      I wish. I only ship to Canada. Thanks for asking.

  • @alexsch7330
    @alexsch7330 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    merci pour vos bons conseils!

  • @kalebweese3906
    @kalebweese3906 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I think your down to earth and very knowledgeable

  • @lina14631
    @lina14631 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi richell I have 1 female and 4 male is it going to be fine? And 1 male with one female in another aquarium?

  • @nflnrk4550
    @nflnrk4550 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    hi thankyou! but can i have 4 mbuna. (red hongi & demasoni) on one tank with other cichlid ?

  • @Jarok3
    @Jarok3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Im about to set up my first cichlid tank with mbunas. the tank i had in mind is 240L (about 63G). i will have an fx4 filter on it to handle overpopulation, but how many fish should i keep?

  • @havocspree
    @havocspree 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can I mix mbunas and Peacocks in a 3 foot 57 gallon tank?

  • @mzmamamiavirgo
    @mzmamamiavirgo 5 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    SOOO helpful!!! Thank you!

  • @ankitjaiswal6415
    @ankitjaiswal6415 4 ปีที่แล้ว +2

    Great content mate ❤️

  • @cajanir
    @cajanir 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good video! One thing I would stress (that you mentioned in the video) is tank maintenance! IMO, that's the critical factor in determining how heavily you can stock a tank. Someone willing to do daily 50% water changes can stock far more heavily than someone only willing to do a 10% change once a month. Note: I wouldn't recommend stocking a tank to the point where you need to do daily water changes.

  • @matthewmarston7972
    @matthewmarston7972 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    I got a kenyi male from my local pet store. He currently lives with 3 pictus in a 55 gallon what other cichlids would make good tank mates for him and how many more to make the tank interesting and not to aggressive?

  • @aishanirmala4835
    @aishanirmala4835 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi there! My fish tank is small (high 35 cm x length 35 cm x wide 21 cm). How many chiclids i should keep on my tank? tq

  • @lucmeyer4012
    @lucmeyer4012 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is a usgalon?

  • @CivicGang24
    @CivicGang24 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hello. This is great information. I’m just wondering how many Mbunas should I get for a 40gal Breeder tank and which species would pair up comfortably ? Thank you in advance.

  • @AaronGale85
    @AaronGale85 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    I'm doing my first african chiclid tank. I have a 4 ft 200 litre tank. What should my stocking numbers be for mbuna?

  • @hottheadliberty
    @hottheadliberty 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    If i am getting 8 Mbuna can they all be different types or do in need to get many of the same kind?

  • @wakeupdizzy
    @wakeupdizzy 4 ปีที่แล้ว +5

    If you have a 55 gallon I would recommend 20 Mbuna I’ve had nothing but success

  • @applebtrend3221
    @applebtrend3221 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    do you have video guideline for peacocks? like how many we can keep on a tank?

  • @thecaptainvader
    @thecaptainvader 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    Great video!But I would like to know how many different species of mbuna can I add to a 40b tank?

  • @alwayssold
    @alwayssold 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    very smart lady!

  • @efrenjacquez8300
    @efrenjacquez8300 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Very good info! Yes nice again amazing videos! 👍💯

  • @anthonysanchez8304
    @anthonysanchez8304 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’ve got a 40 gallon breeder with 16 varied mbunas about 1” in size, and two 1.5” Oscars (they’re the tank boss) I have plants and lots of caves with a soft wave maker, a fluval 207 filter and a big sponge filter. They all live in harmony and seem so happy but they surely eat like piranhas. I’ve already looked into a 100+ gallon tank for when they get bigger. Eventually separating my Oscar’s for a tank of their own. The hobby has become so therapeutic I love it. It’s very satisfying seeing the fish so happy and healthy as well.

  • @stevenmills1820
    @stevenmills1820 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I’m from the uk have 120 litre tank not sure what tha is in us gallons ? Don’t have the room for a bigger tank yet I like deamonsi how many of them do you reckon I can have in my size tank? I don’t have any fish yet going thru a fishless cycle but in 2 weeks time wantin to get some fish please help cheers 👍🏻

  • @sportsworldstar7628
    @sportsworldstar7628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you put cobalt blues and yellow labs together? If so would 6 and 6 if each in a 55 gallon be okay?

    • @sportsworldstar7628
      @sportsworldstar7628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Also note they will all be the same age and grown together

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      That sounds perfect 😁

    • @sportsworldstar7628
      @sportsworldstar7628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      QuebecCichlides what is the beat “cleaner fish” to pair with my cobalt and yellow lab cichlids????

    • @sportsworldstar7628
      @sportsworldstar7628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Best***

  • @Joe_Time_Rips
    @Joe_Time_Rips 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    I had mbunas in a tank and they started killing eachother off one at a time they are in a 55 gallon tank and im going to put them into a 90 gallon tank would i be able to buy new ones so my tank isnt as bare or will the fish i have kill newly introduced fish

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  3 ปีที่แล้ว

      Add bigger fish and it will be less risky

  • @kilebree
    @kilebree 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Love the videos! Watch them all. Wondering if you could give me some stocking Ideas. I bought a 65 Gallon Corner bow front tank. Having trouble finding cichlids that aren't too big for the footprint.

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you😀 I would definitely go with Mbunas.
      There are so many fish you can choose from. Go with what's available at your fish store and check out their max size on cichlid forum.
      Pseudotropheus demasoni is the one that stays the smallest :
      th-cam.com/video/xM3et17yH5Q/w-d-xo.html

  • @joannecavan1213
    @joannecavan1213 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thank you, video was very informative, love your channel

  • @roberthargrove8413
    @roberthargrove8413 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Michelle i have a 50 gallon

  • @hertskoi
    @hertskoi 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    its always tricky when alot of videos talk about gallon and im in uk were we use litters so i tend to have to then do more research

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  2 ปีที่แล้ว

      Do x4 to get an approximation of litres from US gallon. (X3.8 actually)

  • @srhello08
    @srhello08 2 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many in a 30 Litre tank, Dimensions 50x30x20.

  • @incontrastfilms
    @incontrastfilms 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    hello... i have a question and please answer...in my cichlid aquarium many convict and jewel cichlids lays egg again and again but after few days all eggs are gone... are they fertilized or what? i really dont understand what happens with the egg....please tell me...thanks a lot

    • @craigshewchuk9018
      @craigshewchuk9018 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      I bet a fish eats them, maybe chases them until they spit and eats the eggs

  • @mattmccarlie3256
    @mattmccarlie3256 5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    I've been in the cichlid hobby for about 2 months now in Ottawa. I've been following your videos and guidelines. I currently have four yellow lab (2 M + 2 F), four blue cobalt (3M + 1 F) and four red zebra (3M + 1F). So far there has been no issues with the males, but have noticed one of the blue cobalts becoming aggressive and establishing himself as a tank boss. Should I be concerned with a high number of males (8M + 4F) overall?

  • @hidro87798
    @hidro87798 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Est ce que tu en vend des Mbuna ? Jai 200gal avec 8 Mbuna 4 male 4 femelle 4 zèbré bleu foncé et bleu pale et 4 jaune avec des taches jaunes sur les nageoires mais jaimerais bcp me procuerer dautres et jaimerais bcp si vous pouviez maider a men procurer svp jhabite a chateauguay Qc merci bonne soirée

  • @ferdowssaghari444
    @ferdowssaghari444 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Can you get information about scar fish's

  • @mattloisc.magbanua3716
    @mattloisc.magbanua3716 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have 4 auratus cichlids in a 20 gallon tank is that ok?

  • @prvkr
    @prvkr 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I wasn't around in my home.. I came back and see my lichis are dead and everybodys feeding on them.. There are 2 peacocks 2 dolphins and 2 similar cichlids on whom I have doubts.. Do you think it's them??

  • @felixthewintersoldierspink2347
    @felixthewintersoldierspink2347 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    great video on my My favorite cichlids once again

  • @sage6336
    @sage6336 5 ปีที่แล้ว +18

    Richelle is the only youtuber who makes the latin names sound sexy

  • @ultimatefishkeeping
    @ultimatefishkeeping 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richelle.
    It's nice to see you.
    How are you?
    Awesome video a s always.
    Thumbs up.
    Have a great day.

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there. I'm doing good. I'm happy to have been able to make a video this week.
      I'm glad you like my work. :D
      Have a great day as well!

    • @ultimatefishkeeping
      @ultimatefishkeeping 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QuebecCichlides It is a pleasure.
      I always like your work.
      I have recommended your channel to my little brother.

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you :D

    • @ultimatefishkeeping
      @ultimatefishkeeping 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QuebecCichlides My pleasure. :)

  • @sportsworldstar7628
    @sportsworldstar7628 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    What is the best “cleaner” fish to pair with 11 mbunas in a 37 gallon tank to help keep things tidy? I have the black kuhli loaches in my two betta tanks and they do great but it’s much smaller and I feel like the mbunas would eat the “worm fish”....any advice for cleaner fish to pair with mbunas would be a great video!

  • @yogreco82
    @yogreco82 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I have a 50 gal with 20 peacock cichlids 75 gal hob and 45 gal canister . 30% water change every week . Works but i want a 125 gal eventually waiting to move . 1 year in June and still have all my fish

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      50 gallons is too small for peacocks...not because they don't fit and aren't happy, but because we always want to add more lol
      Good luck with your move. Hope you can get your tank :)

  • @captive_worlds
    @captive_worlds 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hey there, i have 12 mbunas coming this week my water is ph 7.6 and gh 12 kh6 is this going to be ok with mini landscape rock and aragonite sand

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi there,
      Those parameters are close ...but could be better :)
      Check out this video. It should definitely answer some of your questions :
      th-cam.com/video/cCaHHZ4ZBMA/w-d-xo.html
      Enjoy your new fish!!!

  • @jrrivas5138
    @jrrivas5138 4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

    So you are saying 8 to 12 mbunas in 30 gallon tank will be ok but alot of people say 30 gallon aquarium is to small

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 ปีที่แล้ว +1

      It depends on the species. Some species do well in 30 gallon tanks, others need a bigger tank

  • @AQUAGUYUK
    @AQUAGUYUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Your the one reason i am changing my community tank into an Mbuna tank ,,,slowly but surely .One question though can you have plants especially Anubias

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Oh yeah! Check it out :
      th-cam.com/video/ic99qb3q_UE/w-d-xo.html

    • @AQUAGUYUK
      @AQUAGUYUK 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QuebecCichlides Excellent thank you and happy new year

  • @deshikdutta
    @deshikdutta 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Hi Richelle, I have 5 yellow labs and 20 demasoni in my 60 gallon tank with lots of rocks. They have been there for months now. Most of the times, they are hiding behind rocks. I only get to see the whole lot at the time of feeding. Am I doing anything wrong or that's the way Mbunas are? Please help.

    • @tommyriordan870
      @tommyriordan870 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      You need to add fish that stay out to make yr fish feel comfortable to come out

  • @stuartmcdonald5172
    @stuartmcdonald5172 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    I like the fact that you took the time to explain your reasoning behind having four in a school instead of three. It makes a lot of sense. Most channels would just say "keep three" or "keep four" and not explain why. J'apprécie ce canal

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Thank you😀 I usually explain my reasoning but after reading your comment, I'll make a point of it. Sometimes, when we've been looking at something for too long, we forget to explain little important details to people who don't have that information yet.

  • @rendrumr
    @rendrumr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Do the guidelines you mentioned apply to them as adults or just juvenile? Awesome channel! Thanks for getting this info out.
    How about a lot of different species in one 55 gallon?

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      They'll end up growing up. So make sure they have enough room when the time comes.
      If it's a growing tank, make sure you make appropriate water changes if you overstock it.
      I have no issues with multiple species in a same tank.
      Good luck

    • @rendrumr
      @rendrumr 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QuebecCichlides thanks for the feedback. Keep up the great work on the vids. I'm learning so much

  • @kelvinmcdavid7943
    @kelvinmcdavid7943 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many mbuna can I keep in a 200 g tank

  • @maithree
    @maithree 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Numbers are for full grown fish, I assume. If they are around 1, 2 inch how much should I put in a grow out tank? As always a very helpful video. Thank you!

  • @jordantate_
    @jordantate_ 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    Today my cichlids came in. (I added all 18 at once.) I know that probably caused an ammonia spike but they seemed fine. I have 6 yellow labs, 6 blue moori dolphins, and 6 rusties. I have a 75 gallon with a canister filter, hang on the back filter, and a circulation pump. It’s been running since mid February. Do you think it would be okay if I added 6 yellow tail Acei, and 6 red zebras in about a week? That would mean I’d have 30 in a 75. (No intentions to upgrade)

  • @catfishcave379
    @catfishcave379 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    So for a 40g Breeder (36" x 18" x 16" -- 150 l, 92 cm x 46 cm x 40 cm) for my first Malawi tank, is eight Pseudotropheus saulosi too few a number of fish? Since they are not very aggressive, I'm thinking they don't need as high a stocking density. No other fish except maybe some S. lucipinnis cats. Also, will they kill my Nerite snails?
    As usual, always informative and interesting.

    • @bronson45x77
      @bronson45x77 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      species only tank should be ok. the nerite snails wont last.

    • @AJKAquaria
      @AJKAquaria 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I've done Saulosi in a 40 breeder, species only. If you're buying juveniles, get at least 12 to start. Spawns are typically male heavy. You may find only 1 male will color up to it's full potential and may not tolerate any others. Or you may have several in full color.
      The last time I started up another group of them, I bought 20 fish. Only ended with 7 females. After several different colonies of Saulosi, I have found them to be more aggressive than their reputation.

  • @raiyanhawaiian538
    @raiyanhawaiian538 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many mbunas can i keep in a 75 gal?

  • @Jezza_One
    @Jezza_One 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    The mbuna in my 100 gallon tank decide how many fish there are. They keep breeding but the population always seems to be around 30.

  • @ryanohara6550
    @ryanohara6550 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    i have a 75 with only a few mbuna, after watching this i think ill slowly start adding more along with my spare canister filter. now i just need to find some mbunas that stay small in the 4 to 5 inch rage, any recommendations?

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      Hi Ryan,
      Pretty much every mbuna can go in a 75 gallon tank. Check out what they have at your local fish store.
      One of my favourite Mbuna is the Metriaclima sp. magunga (Msobo) but they can be hard to find.
      Go with the colors you like :)

    • @ryanohara6550
      @ryanohara6550 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      @@QuebecCichlides thank you so much for getting back to me. What would be a good number of fish to shoot for in a 75? I was thinking of goin to my LFS next week an seeing what they have

  • @financialfreedom695
    @financialfreedom695 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Are u into marine also? If so, info pls

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  5 ปีที่แล้ว

      I am but my channel is mainly african cichlids. I have a couple of marine videos on my saltwater playlist :
      th-cam.com/video/09F3h8-cSjs/w-d-xo.html

  • @jagadishat2011
    @jagadishat2011 6 หลายเดือนก่อน

    How many mbunas can i leave in 30 gallon tank madam

  • @litoloco4fish
    @litoloco4fish 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Much❤and respect Richelle..great information!!!!!

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  • @nwyk153
    @nwyk153 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Lovely A. Amazonica you have there.

  • @Boogerboys1990
    @Boogerboys1990 3 ปีที่แล้ว

    Dirt substrate with sand cap over planted with plants u can have 100+ fish in 75 gallon. Easily. More if u have well balanced 2 year + heavy planted tank.

  • @Soyskee
    @Soyskee 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Great video! Please do for peacocks too please. Like how many in 75g? And rockscape or less rocks for free swimming. Thanks 😊

  • @MarcoIsidori
    @MarcoIsidori 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Richelle beautiful video, thanks for sharing ... continues so good....like#113

  • @omerkubilayserbest6040
    @omerkubilayserbest6040 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Thanks for information :)

  • @yanickvalaydon9155
    @yanickvalaydon9155 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many can i keep in a tank of L1m20cm/H60cm/W60cm? Please😁

  • @cbcluckyii4042
    @cbcluckyii4042 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Good advice with m:f. I read that I should get rid of excess males as they matured. I didn't because I liked everyone of them. In on year I did have one death - sub Dom male Kenyi. I beleive it was due to my intervention. The sub Dom kenyi was becoming dominant and challenging the dominant kenyi and making life difficult for other 38 tank mates. I have 4 M kenyi and 3 female. All mbuna were raised together from juveniles. I rescape weekly but I didn't want the heirchy to change so I left the dominant male area untouched but I sealed off the sub. Dom area and completely changed it. I noticed the red top hongi started to aggressively defend their spots from the sub Dom kenyi and few hours later he was dead. The Dom male and rest of tankmates had enough of him. It was odd they were all afraid of the sub Dom and even the dom was losing his position but once the other fish fought back the dom male went in for the kill

  • @nabilbhati
    @nabilbhati 4 ปีที่แล้ว

    How to identify male and female in mbunas?

    • @QuebecCichlides
      @QuebecCichlides  4 ปีที่แล้ว

      th-cam.com/video/qK7qmn1NLfA/w-d-xo.html

  • @universpaintball
    @universpaintball 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    Merci pour le lien vers le forum je vais en savoir plus sur mes pensionnaires!

  • @aspire2123
    @aspire2123 5 ปีที่แล้ว

    How many mbuna for a 40 gallon breeder ?😊

    • @Eiangames
      @Eiangames 5 ปีที่แล้ว

      9 to 12

    • @franktra1
      @franktra1 4 ปีที่แล้ว

      Eiangames5009 9-12?? What? No. Thats waaay too much