Waow, Your Aquarium is Absolutely Beautiful. And your Cichlids look amazing. Congratulations. Out of appreciation to you for taking the time to produce this content to share with us viewers this beauty, the video has now been given the 16th Like 🤙🏼to say thankyou very much. The Filtration System is Number One! 🤙🏼🙂🤙🏼❤️
Thanks a lot for your kind words and thoughtful appreciation! Your encouraging feedback means a lot to me. The filtration system keeps everything vibrant and healthy, so I’m glad you noticed! I appreciate you taking the time to like and support me. I’m curious how many aquarists use nitrate reactors in their freshwater setups.
@CichlidVibes It is my pleasure. To be honest. I, too. I have thought about it many times. However, I have never actually done that. I think having a nitrate reactor is a good idea as it frees space in the Sump or a Canister Filter. There is nothing wrong with using that in a tropical or freshwater Aquarium. I have used nitrate remover in both Saltwater and Tropical Water. It does the same thing safely. 🤙🏼🙂🤙🏼❤️
I completely agree. For a smaller aquarium with fewer, smaller fish, some plants, and high-quality tap water, regular water changes are definitely the way to go. Unfortunately, that's not feasible for me. The fish in my setup will grow quite large as adults. Even though I plan to keep only two (hopefully pairs) from each species once they mature, I still have quite a few species in the tank. Additionally, the fish I've chosen love to munch on plants, so keeping plants isn't really an option-except maybe something hardy like Anubias. Lastly, the water in my area is a challenge, with nitrate levels at 50 ppm straight from the tap. Even with 50% water changes twice a week, I wouldn't be able to keep nitrates below 50 ppm. For me, a nitrate reactor seems like the only viable solution-unless someone has a better suggestion 🙂
Ahhhh! 50ppm Nitrate out of the tap is rough. Maybe invest in an RO/DI unit and add minerals back in. I think your current solution makes perfect sense with those challenges.
@@jeroenmeijer9201 Hi, thank you! This isn’t a custom-built aquarium, but I made a few modifications myself. For example, I raised the left pipe with a rubber tube and added a crate on top of the six filter socks chamber. The aquarium is a Cleair Aquatics Reefscape Maxi 640. If you live in UK, you can get one from Shirley Aquatics.
Very beautiful!!!
@@DjPosey3 Thank you
Beautiful setup! Pristine water ❤
@@MyFishAreYourFish thank you!
Waow, Your Aquarium is Absolutely Beautiful.
And your Cichlids look amazing.
Congratulations.
Out of appreciation to you for taking the time to produce this content to share with us viewers this beauty, the video has now been given the 16th Like 🤙🏼to say thankyou very much.
The Filtration System is Number One! 🤙🏼🙂🤙🏼❤️
Thanks a lot for your kind words and thoughtful appreciation! Your encouraging feedback means a lot to me.
The filtration system keeps everything vibrant and healthy, so I’m glad you noticed! I appreciate you taking the time to like and support me. I’m curious how many aquarists use nitrate reactors in their freshwater setups.
@CichlidVibes It is my pleasure.
To be honest. I, too.
I have thought about it many times. However, I have never actually done that.
I think having a nitrate reactor is a good idea as it frees space in the Sump or a Canister Filter.
There is nothing wrong with using that in a tropical or freshwater Aquarium.
I have used nitrate remover in both Saltwater and Tropical Water.
It does the same thing safely. 🤙🏼🙂🤙🏼❤️
I don't typically use Nitrate reactors on my cichlid tanks. I usually rely on water changes and fairly light feeding.
I completely agree. For a smaller aquarium with fewer, smaller fish, some plants, and high-quality tap water, regular water changes are definitely the way to go. Unfortunately, that's not feasible for me. The fish in my setup will grow quite large as adults. Even though I plan to keep only two (hopefully pairs) from each species once they mature, I still have quite a few species in the tank.
Additionally, the fish I've chosen love to munch on plants, so keeping plants isn't really an option-except maybe something hardy like Anubias. Lastly, the water in my area is a challenge, with nitrate levels at 50 ppm straight from the tap. Even with 50% water changes twice a week, I wouldn't be able to keep nitrates below 50 ppm. For me, a nitrate reactor seems like the only viable solution-unless someone has a better suggestion 🙂
Ahhhh! 50ppm Nitrate out of the tap is rough. Maybe invest in an RO/DI unit and add minerals back in. I think your current solution makes perfect sense with those challenges.
It also looks like you have room to add some plants into your sump. Maybe try some stem plants or peace liliies in a pot with a decent light.
Best tank ive ever seen
@@bharatnaidu4785 thank you so much!
Hi nice setup you've got. Is this a custom build tank? I want to sell my reeftank and buy a tank sort of like this
@@jeroenmeijer9201 Hi, thank you! This isn’t a custom-built aquarium, but I made a few modifications myself. For example, I raised the left pipe with a rubber tube and added a crate on top of the six filter socks chamber. The aquarium is a Cleair Aquatics Reefscape Maxi 640. If you live in UK, you can get one from Shirley Aquatics.
What kind of lights is it that you're using?
Please check 0:36 min of the video 😊
Nice!! What are the small schooling fishes?
Cheers!!
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