Beautiful setups. The Hoplarchus Psittacus are much more aggressive than people think. They don’t run from hardly any fish, and very territorial. My three even harassing my pike cichlids. I wish I could do the cinema photography and production as crisp as you do.
Interesting! I haven't read that about them, but he definitely isn't afraid of anyone. He moves so slowly, seems like something like an Oscar would have the upper hand. Thank you!!
David, Great video I love this. But I disagree with the geophagus altifrons. I think the AC heckali is very pretty I have one and he is growing pretty fast at least I think so. The key to get those geos to grow is feed them and water changes. That is what I heard anyway. I love San Quentin. I love those CA and SA cichlids. I also got a black tiger Oscar. He is growing out in my 55 gal right now cause he’s to small to add to my big aquarium He eats a lot even for a little fish right now. He is mostly black and some red spots. He is so cute and personable. Are you sure that the fluval 407s aren’t leaking from underneath the filter. The bottom might have a crack in it. Appreciate the videos and love the fish. I finally got a canister filter for my big tank. I got a SunSun HW 3000 it’s pretty nice and holds a lot of media. Way cheaper than a fluval they are really expensive.
We will have to agree to disagree on the AC heckali vs altifrons beauty contest lol. Isn't it insane how fast those Oscars grow?? And mine can eat those huge monster pellets at only four inches. About the leaky filter, I don't think it would be a crack on the bottom because it hasn't continued to leak. Who knows, I could be wrong. Thanks, Jeremy!
I think if it had cracked, it would have continued to leak. But maybe not? I bet it's the o rings and it leaks after a shut off and back on. That's what another viewer suggested. I'll order some replacements and see
Awesome! Thank you. So they can both be jerks, but the Jakes are very, very, VERY likely to be. They have gorgeous fins though. I swore off Jakes early, and finally almost all peacocks.
I mix some veggie pellets in with the regular food, but they are one mbuna that can handle higher protein. That's one reason why I only have one mbuna in here.
How to clean Driftwood gel ? Sir make A separate video?❤ That's why I can't keep driftwood in the aquarium because something like gel gets formed in the driftwood inside my aquarium and it looks very weird.
So I'm not exactly sure about a gel, but it sounds like you're experiencing driftwood rot. My driftwood in my apisto tank started to get really soft, and someone mentioned that I need some things in the tank that will eat the rotting driftwood. Get a pleco or two, some nerite snails, a red tail shark, etc, and they will keep that driftwood fresh.
Hi mate, new cat is gorgeous, so are your fish tanks. My strigatus is playing up also who has both eyes, he’s stopped sporting his breeding dress yesterday and has calmed right down now. He is on the 3-5-4 inch size so might be an issue down track. Most of my fish are 5-7 inch except my hawk is 8inch and fusco 12 , clown loach is 7-8 inch also.
Thanks, Stefanos. So you have some big pretty boys. They sound cool! I'm really happy with how beautiful the strigatus is. I see why their nickname is the sunset hap.
I like the format. Only one thing, a black nasty while they are very aggressive are no where near as aggressive as the dovi. Ive kept both for years and the dovi is much much worse. The black nastys are still very pretty fish with great personality
Hi New Cat, you're gorgeous, aren't you? I like all your videos and how you mix it up on the presentations just do what you do man it's all good. Have you figured out the leakage problem yikes, that would cause me nightmares the only leakage I had was when I found water all over the carpet from a bad seal but that was an easy find right, but not that clean up and panic. All your fish are looking so great getting their colors on and I'm still very jealous of your Salvini mine hasn't put his colors on yet and still is a dud even being the tank boss in his kingdom. Thanks again for a great video!
The leakage might be from an o ring, even though I lubed it. I am going to see if turning it off and on causes more water to leak, like another viewer mentioned. But AFTER I get the replacement o ring lol. Thank you, Polly
New format is pretty cool. Just dont burn out...i am having the same issue with my 407s. I am actually about to go and change the o ring to see if that fixes it. I discovered it during a power outage and my water sensor was sounding. The leak was under the 407 emblem on the motor head. I recreated the issue by unplugging the canister. When it was running there were no issues but as soon as i took the power the water came from under that emblem. Like you, this canister was out of commission for a little while before i put it on a new project. I thought the oring just dried out so im going to replace it with a new and test. Im also going to get a bigger bin to put the canister in. Its in a five gallon bucket which is really just a gallon after the canister takes all the space 😅
I love your videos i am just like you fish tanks all over my house one 200 galon tank with my 3 Oscars comon pleco and 2 sverum 1 green terror with 2 big filters old Eheim xl 1500 that I changed put bigger hoses and a new bigger water pump that pumps 6000 liters per hour or 1585.032 us gallon also had one fx6 but ordered a bigger and more powerful filter that is AQUAEL External Filter Hypermax 4500 BT it is working very well with Eheim better than fx6 which is also an awesome filter just not powerful enough for this tank and the fish in it and Aquael takes much more fliter media it is 31 liters or 8.18933 gallon volume and is working well, thanks for the videos you do Greetings from Iceland
So you have a fish house too lol. That sounds like a great filter and it's one I haven't seen. I'll have to research it! Thank you so much -- Iceland!!
They have generally always looked a little torn. Maybe it's just a vail tail quality? I'm not really sure. Haven't seen aggression, but that doesn't mean there isn't my. Keeping my eye out, and good observation!
Don’t feel pushed to do more than you can or easily have time for. I think if we can all just relax and give our best it shows and ultimately the two lack qualities of one another. This being said don’t let me stifle flare, I love watching your videos and seeing your fish because it’s so different from what I see on the day to day. I might also be a little lacking in friend department myself but it’s not that I don’t think of highschool now and again, stupid stuff but my friends are all either in cages, submerged in water, wear collars or are forced to live a life of being given everything they need lol. Best part I find is that they don’t complain! 😂. You have great tanks filled with beautiful life, sharing is always a treat. Fluval sometimes can’t be trusted although I hear they are THE best, a box is a box I say, what’s in side makes it work. Just stay on the side you want to share and I think all your content will shine! I would make a list of things and ideas you notice week to week and share why it’s good, important, interesting, worth a question, new, unique. Even fun facts about your fish or tanks or even products used. I would do that personally but I’m always moving so my list would just get lost 😂. Remember we are more capable than we know, stay happy and healthy my friend!!! 😊❤
Thanks for the encouragement, Will. I love making videos -- I actually like it even more than keeping fish if you can believe that. Weird I know. It's one of my creative outlets. Fish, photography and TH-cam. It's disappointing to me to not release weekly, and my Refresh videos I am less strict with, so I don't have to try to be a perfectionist and they can be shorter. Shouldn't be a problem. You sound a lot like me, my friend. Always glad to hear from you.
That’s great follow that passion because you have great quality content with fantastic fish and tanks. I love how everything is just so and not just bare or without reason. Mine is more about the fish and how they give back, I would love to share that but I figure if I’m explaining passion im likely talking to a vacuum… although they do seem to like dirt lol, love writing though
@@CichlidCharmercould go either way, But for the sake of humour let’s just say the dirt sucking kind because that at least sometimes has good use lol though there are some people I have talked to it’s like sending messages through deep vast places of space lol. (Echo, echo, echo…) I figure all on their own good time 😂
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Let me know what you think of this new format for an extra video every week. And have you ever had mystery leaks?
I like this format a lot. Beautiful fish and great narrating. It’s all about the fish. Great Job
I appreciate that -- thank you!
Beautiful setups. The Hoplarchus Psittacus are much more aggressive than people think. They don’t run from hardly any fish, and very territorial. My three even harassing my pike cichlids. I wish I could do the cinema photography and production as crisp as you do.
Interesting! I haven't read that about them, but he definitely isn't afraid of anyone. He moves so slowly, seems like something like an Oscar would have the upper hand. Thank you!!
David,
Great video I love this. But I disagree with the geophagus altifrons. I think the AC heckali is very pretty I have one and he is growing pretty fast at least I think so. The key to get those geos to grow is feed them and water changes. That is what I heard anyway. I love San Quentin. I love those CA and SA cichlids. I also got a black tiger Oscar. He is growing out in my 55 gal right now cause he’s to small to add to my big aquarium He eats a lot even for a little fish right now. He is mostly black and some red spots. He is so cute and personable. Are you sure that the fluval 407s aren’t leaking from underneath the filter. The bottom might have a crack in it. Appreciate the videos and love the fish. I finally got a canister filter for my big tank. I got a SunSun HW 3000 it’s pretty nice and holds a lot of media. Way cheaper than a fluval they are really expensive.
We will have to agree to disagree on the AC heckali vs altifrons beauty contest lol. Isn't it insane how fast those Oscars grow?? And mine can eat those huge monster pellets at only four inches. About the leaky filter, I don't think it would be a crack on the bottom because it hasn't continued to leak. Who knows, I could be wrong. Thanks, Jeremy!
Could the canister filter have a leak or cracked, your geophagus tajo look amazing.
I think if it had cracked, it would have continued to leak. But maybe not? I bet it's the o rings and it leaks after a shut off and back on. That's what another viewer suggested. I'll order some replacements and see
nice tanks! your videos inspired me to set up a 120 gallon. Now what cichlids to get lol. Which do you prefer Eureka Red or Ruby Red cichlids?
Awesome! Thank you. So they can both be jerks, but the Jakes are very, very, VERY likely to be. They have gorgeous fins though. I swore off Jakes early, and finally almost all peacocks.
What do you feed your yellow lab with all those other fish
I mix some veggie pellets in with the regular food, but they are one mbuna that can handle higher protein. That's one reason why I only have one mbuna in here.
@@CichlidCharmerok thank you that helps a lot
How to clean Driftwood gel ? Sir make A separate video?❤
That's why I can't keep driftwood in the aquarium because something like gel gets formed in the driftwood inside my aquarium and it looks very weird.
So I'm not exactly sure about a gel, but it sounds like you're experiencing driftwood rot. My driftwood in my apisto tank started to get really soft, and someone mentioned that I need some things in the tank that will eat the rotting driftwood. Get a pleco or two, some nerite snails, a red tail shark, etc, and they will keep that driftwood fresh.
Hi, in Alcatraz do you keep the top current on 24x7 of is the flow on a timer? Thanks. Love your tanks.
Good question. I have it set to turn off at 10pm and come back around 530am.
Hi mate, new cat is gorgeous, so are your fish tanks. My strigatus is playing up also who has both eyes, he’s stopped sporting his breeding dress yesterday and has calmed right down now. He is on the 3-5-4 inch size so might be an issue down track. Most of my fish are 5-7 inch except my hawk is 8inch and fusco 12 , clown loach is 7-8 inch also.
Thanks, Stefanos. So you have some big pretty boys. They sound cool! I'm really happy with how beautiful the strigatus is. I see why their nickname is the sunset hap.
Hey, I’ve just set up my own aquarium channel and was wondering if you had any tips 😅
- the new geophagus will look great
Oh awesome! Please email me at cichlidcharmer@gmail.com
Very nice. I must truly say. The only bad thing i immediately noticed was the Angelfish's tails. They wern torn up.
Thank you. I'm keeping an eye on those angels. So far no culprits have been found.
nice Altifrons, if you want them to grow fast, just feed them shrimp and clams 2-3 times a day. they will grow like crazy
Many thanks!
I like the format. Only one thing, a black nasty while they are very aggressive are no where near as aggressive as the dovi. Ive kept both for years and the dovi is much much worse. The black nastys are still very pretty fish with great personality
Perhaps I exaggerated lol. I'm thinking the wolf cichlid might beat them out like you say.
Alcatraz inspired me to set up the first African cichlid tank I’ve set up in 6 years. I’ve been all saltwater but I miss having fresh
Wow that's quite a compliment - thank you!
Black nasty meanest cichlid alive?!
Get an F5 Trimac or Dovii an put them in Alcatraz that tank will be Central American in a few months
Lol, perhaps I exaggerated. Still one of the top from what I've seen and heard.
Hi New Cat, you're gorgeous, aren't you? I like all your videos and how you mix it up on the presentations just do what you do man it's all good. Have you figured out the leakage problem yikes, that would cause me nightmares the only leakage I had was when I found water all over the carpet from a bad seal but that was an easy find right, but not that clean up and panic. All your fish are looking so great getting their colors on and I'm still very jealous of your Salvini mine hasn't put his colors on yet and still is a dud even being the tank boss in his kingdom. Thanks again for a great video!
The leakage might be from an o ring, even though I lubed it. I am going to see if turning it off and on causes more water to leak, like another viewer mentioned. But AFTER I get the replacement o ring lol. Thank you, Polly
Is a sump suitable for a 183-liter Malawi cichlid aquarium, or is a canister filter better
I'd just do a canister.
New format is pretty cool. Just dont burn out...i am having the same issue with my 407s. I am actually about to go and change the o ring to see if that fixes it. I discovered it during a power outage and my water sensor was sounding. The leak was under the 407 emblem on the motor head. I recreated the issue by unplugging the canister. When it was running there were no issues but as soon as i took the power the water came from under that emblem. Like you, this canister was out of commission for a little while before i put it on a new project. I thought the oring just dried out so im going to replace it with a new and test. Im also going to get a bigger bin to put the canister in. Its in a five gallon bucket which is really just a gallon after the canister takes all the space 😅
Good idea. I lined the o ring on the one that was in storage, but maybe I just need a new one. Thank you!
😊😊very beautiful tank amazing tour and beautiful cichlids
Thank you!
@@CichlidCharmer your welcome anytime my friend
I love your videos i am just like you fish tanks all over my house one 200 galon tank with my 3 Oscars comon pleco and 2 sverum 1 green terror with 2 big filters old Eheim xl 1500 that I changed put bigger hoses and a new bigger water pump that pumps 6000 liters per hour or 1585.032 us gallon also had one fx6 but ordered a bigger and more powerful filter that is AQUAEL External Filter Hypermax 4500 BT it is working very well with Eheim better than fx6 which is also an awesome filter just not powerful enough for this tank and the fish in it and Aquael takes much more fliter media it is 31 liters or 8.18933 gallon volume and is working well, thanks for the videos you do Greetings from Iceland
So you have a fish house too lol. That sounds like a great filter and it's one I haven't seen. I'll have to research it! Thank you so much -- Iceland!!
@@CichlidCharmer yes i have fish house to lol , and you are most welcome my friend 🙂
Beautiful video as always.
Many thanks!
nice video keep them coming love from the uk
Thank you so much!
I like how you name your fish. Kevin in particular is pretty funny. Giving them normal human names is hilarious to me.
Lol, I still get amusement when I say Kevin and I'm referring to my angry little fish. Thank you 🔥
They have generally always looked a little torn. Maybe it's just a vail tail quality? I'm not really sure. Haven't seen aggression, but that doesn't mean there isn't my. Keeping my eye out, and good observation!
Don’t feel pushed to do more than you can or easily have time for. I think if we can all just relax and give our best it shows and ultimately the two lack qualities of one another. This being said don’t let me stifle flare, I love watching your videos and seeing your fish because it’s so different from what I see on the day to day. I might also be a little lacking in friend department myself but it’s not that I don’t think of highschool now and again, stupid stuff but my friends are all either in cages, submerged in water, wear collars or are forced to live a life of being given everything they need lol. Best part I find is that they don’t complain! 😂. You have great tanks filled with beautiful life, sharing is always a treat. Fluval sometimes can’t be trusted although I hear they are THE best, a box is a box I say, what’s in side makes it work. Just stay on the side you want to share and I think all your content will shine! I would make a list of things and ideas you notice week to week and share why it’s good, important, interesting, worth a question, new, unique. Even fun facts about your fish or tanks or even products used. I would do that personally but I’m always moving so my list would just get lost 😂. Remember we are more capable than we know, stay happy and healthy my friend!!! 😊❤
Thanks for the encouragement, Will. I love making videos -- I actually like it even more than keeping fish if you can believe that. Weird I know. It's one of my creative outlets. Fish, photography and TH-cam. It's disappointing to me to not release weekly, and my Refresh videos I am less strict with, so I don't have to try to be a perfectionist and they can be shorter. Shouldn't be a problem. You sound a lot like me, my friend. Always glad to hear from you.
That’s great follow that passion because you have great quality content with fantastic fish and tanks. I love how everything is just so and not just bare or without reason. Mine is more about the fish and how they give back, I would love to share that but I figure if I’m explaining passion im likely talking to a vacuum… although they do seem to like dirt lol, love writing though
@@HapiPETSWM Thank you, Will. What do you mean about talking to a vacuum?
@@CichlidCharmercould go either way, But for the sake of humour let’s just say the dirt sucking kind because that at least sometimes has good use lol though there are some people I have talked to it’s like sending messages through deep vast places of space lol. (Echo, echo, echo…) I figure all on their own good time 😂
Would warmer water help the grow grow faster ? 🤔
Actually not sure. I haven't heard anything to that effect.
@@CichlidCharmer heard it speeds up their metabolism 🤔wonder if that would include growth 🤔. lol
@@andrewderksen3342 That's a great question
Sex shops 😂
Finally! Someone appreciated my sex shops remark lol
Makes the channel that much more enjoyable and entertaining lol who doesn’t want a fish sex shop in there living room 😅