I hope you like my cichlid aquariums! Please comment if you have a favorite, or if you would like to share your own tanks and setups! Or anything else!
Oh that means a lot to me. I would really love some more real ones, but I don’t want the light on that much and I don’t want a ton of low light plants.
@@CichlidCharmer yeah true.. I haven't seen many big tanks that look so good with artificial plants though! I think it's beautifully placed🌱 I just bought a tank that's more on the bigger side..it's my first tank that's bigger than 20g.. so I'm still learning how to work with live plants and stuff.. and when I was recommended with your yt shorts I wanted to watch the full video so I immediately clicked on the link haha 😂 Enjoyed the video and the tanks look awesome (and especially the fake plants). New subscriber! 😊🐟
@@CichlidCharmer Hi. Do you think it’s absolutely necessary to have a wave maker in the tank with Peacocks? I’m using a small one in my 66gal 42” tank. But it really seems to move the water and gets the water dusty.
@@brett_Thorpe I really think mine helps with aggression plus it moves the detritus to the intake. Maybe something smaller like this: Uniclife Aquarium 1058 GPH Adjustable Wave Maker with Controller and Magnetic Mount Submersible Quiet Circulation Pump for 30-60 Gallon Fish Tank Bucket and Small Pond a.co/d/cKgVHTK. I love this brand, and I turn them off at night. You could always turn them on for a few hours here and there with a timer, too.
@@CichlidCharmer Thanks. I will look that brand up. I’m using a small sicce 2000 nano. Just seems to be always making water dust. Plus the boys are always spitting substrate up. My other 2 tanks are crystal clear. But no wave maker and they are community aquariums. Guess I’ll just have to get use to these big boys. I’ve only had them a couple weeks. But I’m sure liking them!!! Thanks again for helping out. I am also upgrading to a FX2, from a 407. That I am sure will help a lot in filtering the water quicker and better for the boys too.
@@brett_Thorpe my pleasure! We’re all learning here. Just curious - do you have very fine substrate? My wavemakers don’t make the water cloudy at all, but my substrate isn’t small grain sand like pool filter sand.
LOVE your tanks! I have a few Labs. I adore my babies, so much! I see you've kept your disease( MTS or Multiple Tank Syndrome) under control. I now have SIX and think I need a 12 step program!! Beautiful home as well! Congratulations.
Or maybe not a 12 step program, but 12 more tanks instead! 😆 I don’t have room for any more tanks right now or I would have another 8-footer for sure!thanks for the kind words. You sound like a good fish parent
Man i haven't seen more beautiful tanks than yours... they are gorgeous.. i am switching from my glass 6ft tank to acrylic 6ft, i heard it will always get scratches no matter how you're cleaning it. But i looked at your aquariums very thoroughly and couldn't find a single scratch. Can you please do a video on how to maintain acrylic aquariums without scratching or damaging them ?
Thank you, and that sounds like a good suggestion! Let me know when you get your tank. If I don’t have a video out yet, I will make sure I give you the info I have learned. And by the way, there are micro scratches and a few large ones on the 240 because I made a few mistakes - some because I couldn’t find info when searching for how to avoid scratches on acrylic, and also because I found incorrect or incomplete info on it.
@@UkiahTheTurtle just the iPhone 13, lol. It does a great job though! Here is the mic: Professional Grade Lavalier Clip... www.amazon.com/dp/B01AG56HYQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
Its not about the tank, anyone can setup a tank its all about the filtration system and all the other added features its soo nice i like the tanks are clean and neet, you must try an live plant aquarium too, it gives you very piece fullness
Beautiful aquariums! I couldn’t figure out how to set my Inkbird temperature controller for my 180 gallon, even with help from the seller. I ended up selling it.
I just applied some dark window tint. If you do that, make sure you use a LOT of soapy water when applying. I didn't use enough on this one and didn't notice little lines until AFTER the tank was full. Oh well I suppose. I applied a new background to my smaller tank, and it looks wonderful. Used the right amount of soapy water! There are also some rubbery attachments for the intake and outputs on fluval canisters. They turn whitish after some time, so I try to remember to brush them off to make them black again. Thanks for asking!
Great setup, and a nice stand as well. if I may where did you get the tank? And you also mentioned a store on Etsy for the plant do you mind sharing the link or the name of the store?
There is no way I am doing RO, so I just use what I have out of the tap. I do have aragonite in the African tank to make sure my PH is in the upper 7’s.
Hi really like your video my African Cichlid are flashing on sand and rocks consistently not ick or velvet already treat with general cure no results any recommendations please help
Thank you for the compliment! Your fish could be flashing due to a few different reasons. Check your water parameters and temp first, and do what you need to do if they are off. Next dip a finger in the tank and if you feel a tingle or zap, then your electrical equipment is faulty and producing a low voltage electrical current in the tank. If you have a voltmeter you can check it that way. It could also be external parasites. I hope you get it corrected and your fish are okay!
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Zeke is a zebra obliquidens. The thick skin obliqidens, or species 44, looks similar. Both are terrific fish. Welcome to the world of cichlids!
Love the setup 🔥 Had a question about canister filters. I see you have plenty of them and was wondering if you experienced any leaks with any. If you have, what was the cause of the leak? Also how often if more than once and do you have any tips to avoid leaks in the first place. Thanks
I will have a video on that soon. So I have only had some water spill accidentally during a water change. You need to inspect the O rings once or twice a year and replace if worn, and lubricate with food safe lubricant yearly. The bad thing is that if the canister leaks, it will drain the tank up to the head of the intake.
fwiw...I had 4 cannisters (40G to 75G tanks) and never had a leak. A drip pan is nice though when you disconnect the filter to clean it. You get a few drips off the hoses....
I've got six canister filters in the house and the only water that ever gets spilled is during filter maintenance every 3 or so months. Most of mine are in containers and I just keep a towel handy.
@@bigrayray74 I ended up getting a canister shortly after I commented originally and I love it. No issues and love the high capacity. I have no space for a tray or anything unfortunately so it just sits under the stand. I’ll keep the orings good and replace when needed and hopefully that will keep things dry. I have to be extra careful since my tank is on the second floor. Luckily tho, I do have renters insurance that covers water damage to the house due to tank problems. Hopefully never have to use it but it’s there just in case 😅
Do you live on a slab or do you have a basement? I've had concerns about putting bigger tanks like that on my ground floor because I have a basement and am worried about the house shifting with that much weight.
@@CichlidCharmer my female was very colorful also. Could have sworn it was a male. Put it in a tank with 45 males. Didn't cause any issues but after a couple of months I checked the fish. All the other Venustus males I've owned had the yellow blaze pretty early. Anyhow sometimes they surprise you. Hope it's a male.
I hope you like my cichlid aquariums! Please comment if you have a favorite, or if you would like to share your own tanks and setups! Or anything else!
They are spectacular, loving it 😍😍😘😘💕💕
@@reliableride879 thank you!
Great setup! This is the first video I’ve seen of yours and it’s obvious how passionate you are about the hobby! Your fish are in great hands brother!
Thank you! I’ve made lots of changes since then. I will have to do another of these sometime
@@CichlidCharmer looking forward to seeing it!
the African cichlid stand is gorgeous, love those metal corners ; the South American tank is beautiful 😍
Thank you! It’s the perfect height also, so it’s at eye level when I am standing.
Beautiful ❤️ fish room my friend! 👍
Thank you, Amit!
Very nice... love the stands
Thank you!
Beautiful fish, tanks and stands!
Many thanks!!
Man Your Aquarium's are Top Notch. Love These Tank's. Kudo's To You Sir.
Thank you, Charles!
Absolutely gorgeous setup!
Thank you so much, Alex!
and you just made all that way to easy , great work and fish look amazing
That’s very nice of you to say - thank you!
Tanks look incredible and the fish look very content 👍🐟🐠
Thanks, Frankie! I think they are pretty happy! I appreciate you watching 🐠
This is goals!
Your Tanks look beautiful. I have had one 125 gallon 6 foot tanks, that has housed both saltwater, africans and now Community Tetra fish!
Thank you. That’s quite a journey through different tank types 🤩
nice
Thank you!
I suggest you get a super red monkey flower horn , that thing is one hell of a fish with lots of personality and aggression .
Not a big fan of the hump heads. They are full of personality though
Beautiful!!
Thank you, Amanda
So neat! Love it! And even though the plants are artificial ones they look beautiful in the tank 🌱🐟👌
Oh that means a lot to me. I would really love some more real ones, but I don’t want the light on that much and I don’t want a ton of low light plants.
@@CichlidCharmer yeah true..
I haven't seen many big tanks that look so good with artificial plants though! I think it's beautifully placed🌱
I just bought a tank that's more on the bigger side..it's my first tank that's bigger than 20g.. so I'm still learning how to work with live plants and stuff.. and when I was recommended with your yt shorts I wanted to watch the full video so I immediately clicked on the link haha 😂 Enjoyed the video and the tanks look awesome (and especially the fake plants). New subscriber! 😊🐟
@@zafrasama1917 that is so nice of you, Zara! I bet your tank will be lovely. What size?
@@CichlidCharmer I'm not sure but I think it's around 70g 😊
Love it bro that is so beautiful nice and beautiful set up😁😁😁👍👍👍
Thank you so much!
Very nice and I love the Peacocks.
Thank you, Brett!
@@CichlidCharmer Hi. Do you think it’s absolutely necessary to have a wave maker in the tank with Peacocks? I’m using a small one in my 66gal 42” tank. But it really seems to move the water and gets the water dusty.
@@brett_Thorpe I really think mine helps with aggression plus it moves the detritus to the intake. Maybe something smaller like this: Uniclife Aquarium 1058 GPH Adjustable Wave Maker with Controller and Magnetic Mount Submersible Quiet Circulation Pump for 30-60 Gallon Fish Tank Bucket and Small Pond a.co/d/cKgVHTK. I love this brand, and I turn them off at night. You could always turn them on for a few hours here and there with a timer, too.
@@CichlidCharmer Thanks. I will look that brand up. I’m using a small sicce 2000 nano. Just seems to be always making water dust. Plus the boys are always spitting substrate up. My other 2 tanks are crystal clear. But no wave maker and they are community aquariums. Guess I’ll just have to get use to these big boys. I’ve only had them a couple weeks. But I’m sure liking them!!! Thanks again for helping out. I am also upgrading to a FX2, from a 407. That I am sure will help a lot in filtering the water quicker and better for the boys too.
@@brett_Thorpe my pleasure! We’re all learning here. Just curious - do you have very fine substrate? My wavemakers don’t make the water cloudy at all, but my substrate isn’t small grain sand like pool filter sand.
LOVE your tanks! I have a few Labs. I adore my babies, so much! I see you've kept your disease( MTS or Multiple Tank Syndrome) under control. I now have SIX and think I need a 12 step program!! Beautiful home as well! Congratulations.
Or maybe not a 12 step program, but 12 more tanks instead! 😆 I don’t have room for any more tanks right now or I would have another 8-footer for sure!thanks for the kind words. You sound like a good fish parent
Man i haven't seen more beautiful tanks than yours... they are gorgeous.. i am switching from my glass 6ft tank to acrylic 6ft, i heard it will always get scratches no matter how you're cleaning it. But i looked at your aquariums very thoroughly and couldn't find a single scratch.
Can you please do a video on how to maintain acrylic aquariums without scratching or damaging them ?
Thank you, and that sounds like a good suggestion! Let me know when you get your tank. If I don’t have a video out yet, I will make sure I give you the info I have learned. And by the way, there are micro scratches and a few large ones on the 240 because I made a few mistakes - some because I couldn’t find info when searching for how to avoid scratches on acrylic, and also because I found incorrect or incomplete info on it.
Very nice tanks. Maybe try a lake victoria tank for the 75 gallon?
I have to keep it as my rest home tank. I put the guys with one eye, submissive eaters, and otherwise lame guys in there.
Cool video your videos are also great quality
I really appreciate the feedback, thanks!
@@CichlidCharmer yeah what camera and mic do you use by any chance I would really like to get a nice camera and mic for my vids
@@UkiahTheTurtle just the iPhone 13, lol. It does a great job though! Here is the mic: Professional Grade Lavalier Clip... www.amazon.com/dp/B01AG56HYQ?ref=ppx_pop_mob_ap_share
hey that was awesome video all your thanks look awesome man they look great 👍 👍
Thank so much! They are so much work, but worth every minute.
I really enjoyed this video.
Thank you so much!
You could also get a moisture alarm for under the tank
Its not about the tank, anyone can setup a tank its all about the filtration system and all the other added features its soo nice i like the tanks are clean and neet, you must try an live plant aquarium too, it gives you very piece fullness
Thank you, Basil. I would love to have a lovely planted tank. Maybe someday…. I’m pretty terrible with plants though 🥲
Beautiful aquariums! I couldn’t figure out how to set my Inkbird temperature controller for my 180 gallon, even with help from the seller. I ended up selling it.
They are a little tricky for sure. The green one more so than the blue. Thanks for watching!
As you recommend the inkbird I got one for Christmas. Amazing piece of kit 👍
Yeah, I love mine! Glad you have one, Paul!
Great video
Keep it up
Thank you!
Beautiful!
Thank you!
Amazing setup , question what back ground you use for the 220gallon to make the intakes of the pumps be a bit out of the eyesight
I just applied some dark window tint. If you do that, make sure you use a LOT of soapy water when applying. I didn't use enough on this one and didn't notice little lines until AFTER the tank was full. Oh well I suppose. I applied a new background to my smaller tank, and it looks wonderful. Used the right amount of soapy water! There are also some rubbery attachments for the intake and outputs on fluval canisters. They turn whitish after some time, so I try to remember to brush them off to make them black again. Thanks for asking!
Great setup, and a nice stand as well. if I may where did you get the tank? And you also mentioned a store on Etsy for the plant do you mind sharing the link or the name of the store?
Thanks! Tank is from fish tanks direct. The plants are from lower40farms.
@@CichlidCharmer thanks for sharing
I love your cichlid tank so do you have a wave maker on both ends of the tank (front lower and rear top)
Thank you! Yes, middle top though. Top is on same side as two intakes.
Hi, Good looking tanks. How do deal with both soft and hard water fish? Thanks
There is no way I am doing RO, so I just use what I have out of the tap. I do have aragonite in the African tank to make sure my PH is in the upper 7’s.
Hi really like your video my African Cichlid are flashing on sand and rocks consistently not ick or velvet already treat with general cure no results any recommendations please help
Thank you for the compliment!
Your fish could be flashing due to a few different reasons. Check your water parameters and temp first, and do what you need to do if they are off. Next dip a finger in the tank and if you feel a tingle or zap, then your electrical equipment is faulty and producing a low voltage electrical current in the tank. If you have a voltmeter you can check it that way. It could also be external parasites. I hope you get it corrected and your fish are okay!
New subscriber and new cichlid owner and I picked up a fish that looks just like Zeke. What type is Zeke?
Thanks for watching and subscribing! Zeke is a zebra obliquidens. The thick skin obliqidens, or species 44, looks similar. Both are terrific fish. Welcome to the world of cichlids!
Love the setup 🔥 Had a question about canister filters. I see you have plenty of them and was wondering if you experienced any leaks with any. If you have, what was the cause of the leak? Also how often if more than once and do you have any tips to avoid leaks in the first place. Thanks
I will have a video on that soon. So I have only had some water spill accidentally during a water change. You need to inspect the O rings once or twice a year and replace if worn, and lubricate with food safe lubricant yearly. The bad thing is that if the canister leaks, it will drain the tank up to the head of the intake.
fwiw...I had 4 cannisters (40G to 75G tanks) and never had a leak. A drip pan is nice though when you disconnect the filter to clean it. You get a few drips off the hoses....
I've got six canister filters in the house and the only water that ever gets spilled is during filter maintenance every 3 or so months. Most of mine are in containers and I just keep a towel handy.
Here’s the link to the o-ring maintenance video: Fx6 Canister O-RING Lubrication and IMPELLER CLEANING
ruclips.net/video/Hmdd8HqJoSQ/видео.html
@@bigrayray74 I ended up getting a canister shortly after I commented originally and I love it. No issues and love the high capacity. I have no space for a tray or anything unfortunately so it just sits under the stand. I’ll keep the orings good and replace when needed and hopefully that will keep things dry. I have to be extra careful since my tank is on the second floor. Luckily tho, I do have renters insurance that covers water damage to the house due to tank problems. Hopefully never have to use it but it’s there just in case 😅
What is the process fish tank and which water is used for fishes which water is clean
Check out this video, Syed. SAVE SO MUCH TIME On Aquarium Water Changes!
ruclips.net/video/3etX4rTHmkw/видео.html. Thanks for asking!
Do you live on a slab or do you have a basement? I've had concerns about putting bigger tanks like that on my ground floor because I have a basement and am worried about the house shifting with that much weight.
They are on the main floor - no basement. However, we added floor supports for the larger tanks.
I think your Venustus still might be a female. They usually are showing their blaze at that size. Same thing happened to me.
I thought the blue, which has been increasing over the last few months, was a tell tale sign of a male. Anyway, I hope Gary is a male!
@@CichlidCharmer my female was very colorful also. Could have sworn it was a male. Put it in a tank with 45 males. Didn't cause any issues but after a couple of months I checked the fish. All the other Venustus males I've owned had the yellow blaze pretty early. Anyhow sometimes they surprise you. Hope it's a male.
@jaycobflorencondia5137 ok.
Oscar
I’d love to have one
Love your tanks great share I learned alot thanks 😊 check out my blue stripe nano reef tank it's in the shorts on my channel 😀
Very nice! And thank you