10 Things about African Cichlids

[@KaveManAquatics]

Want to learn how to keep your very own African Cichlids? It's not as hard as you think, let me teach you 😊 👉 kavemanaquatics.com/keeping-african-cichlids/

[@trevorwaller7082]

@KaveManAquatics yo what size tank are you using for the cichlids in this vid?I'm about to upgrade and and fell in love with them so I'm about to do a pure cich tank.hope you see this.

[@lorinamarin1376]

Hello I have a Convict African Cichlid he 8inches long he’s at least 5yrs old and recently he got sick I believe he has swim bladder disease he hasn’t ate in a month now but he seem blooded I don’t want him to die. Do you have any suggestions please 🙏🏼

[@marypaigeflynn4512]

I learned more in that short clip than I have in the past year!!🙏🔥🐟

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, Glad you found it helpful! Here's the full vid that may help a bit more - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWWkn9rhLOqsNE

[@kojisimone6164]

Just something about your vids brother, appreciate it so much! Keep it up!

[@cooltank83-UK]

How to dealing with Aggression was, nice one👍 learned something today... Good tip 🥰👍👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, Glad I could help 😊

[@mikejurnak4253]

I've seen thousands of vids on Africans this was the fastest and most informed video out a great job and your tank looks amazing!

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks bro, I appreciate that! 💪

[@danieljeffries6430]

Great Tips short and to the point Awesome 😎

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad it was helpful! 😊

[@dr.thaliaw9881]

Awesome video! By the way Kev, I finally got my water clean and clear by adding a sponge along with my “backdrop” filter (I think that’s what it’s called) and weekly changes. You’re the best and thank you for all your help. ⭐️⭐️

[@KaveManAquatics]

That is awesome! Glad I was able to help! 😊💪

[@yancyhammondjr]

Learn from the Best. Lets Gooo

[@KaveManAquatics]

😊 Thanks 💪

[@sanaamasum8398]

That thank is a heaven on earth

[@KaveManAquatics]

lol Thanks!

[@fabian050408]

LETS GOOO🤙🏻

[@KaveManAquatics]

💪💪

[@colinmorgan8780]

This was a big help. I definitely need to over filtrate my tank. Thanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@Juanchodiazz]

Love your channel Kaveman learned a lot from you

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad to hear it! 😁💪

[@lovelywisdom1989]

Quick tips videos are great for a refresher! I still enjoy your more in depth learning videos the most though.

[@KaveManAquatics]

I hear you load and clear. I'll still be uploading long form content every week as usual 😊

[@lew131323]

Man, I just enjoyed listening to your videos like when I turn on other peoples videos about fish. It’s just kind of boring like but with you I don’t mind watching the videos and learning at the same time.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Appreciate that bro! Glad you’re enjoying the channel! 😁💪

[@bangalorefishrescue685]

Nice short man 👍👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks! 😊

[@patrickscerra8149]

I'm so excited to set up my mbuna tank! I've been collecting natural stones from my area. Painting the back tomorrow! Kev your experience and knowledge you put into your videos amazing. Also from your Fx6 video, thank you for your service

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks Patrick, glad you're enjoying the channel!

[@MattKeepsFish]

What kind of mbunas did you go with?

[@patrickscerra8149]

4 Yellow-tail acei..............blue/yellow 6 Electric yellow cichlid...yellow/black 5 Red zebra cichlid......redish-orange 6 Pseudotropheus saulosi...male is blue with black strips and female is yellow. 6 Melanochromis cyaneorhabdos dark blue/ black striped 6 Tropheops chilumba male is blue/dark blue/ orange fin and female is orange/yellow Still getting them. Adding them slowly.

[@MattKeepsFish]

@@patrickscerra8149 dangggg that must be looking awesome 👍

[@patrickscerra8149]

A work in progress for sure

[@BishopM1]

Great video man

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@godswrath9163]

Thank you for showing me everything now I enjoy my tanks deeply!!

[@KaveManAquatics]

My pleasure!!

[@ilcancelliere6010]

Hey bro how are you doing? Quality short video with great tips. Love it! Take care my man and stay safe

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you bro! Glad you enjoyed it! 😊

[@JulietteKathleenTheShihTzu]

Great tip I need your help ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thanks, how can I help?

[@whitechin99]

With the exception of the temperature and possibly the ph kind of sounds like fancy gold fish I have. I'll give you odds my goldies will win a pooping contest tho😂 . Good stuff as usual Kev. Got me thinking. When my wife wants to know why I brought home another tank I'm telling her to call you.

[@superayyan1198]

Nice video! Can I ask why you only need male African cichlids in your tank 😅

[@hellspawn8572]

And number 11, they jump! So make sure to keep the lid on when not being supervised. Lost an Electric Blue after a water change. Forgot to fully close the lid.😭

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yup, thats true! Sorry for your loss man!

[@hellspawn8572]

@@KaveManAquatics thank you

[@RobsAquariumRoom]

I have a 75 gallon peacock and mbuna Cichlids and they are true to your storyline and they are great to watch. I have a KZbin channel with some of my fish tanks.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Agreed, love watching these guys.

[@patrickscerra8149]

Let's go

[@KaveManAquatics]

💪💪

[@JackDemp719]

Wow I've never seen a yellow OB

[@michellealexandramuren9532]

I have a 120-gallon aquarium with 2 fluval fx6. I have 3 questions, 1) is 120 gallon big enough for them to thrive and bot just survive? 2) How many could I have? 3) Is two fluval fx6 enough? :)

[@enkeledamolla1390]

I had 3 parrots 1 shark and 1 cleaner in 75 gallon They grow so big and feed them with meat very cool fish and very hardy they will survive to any conditions

[@norvalkelly6053]

Thanks for the video today for cleaning fx6 mine was not working for 2 months until today. Thanks kavman

[@KaveManAquatics]

Awesome, Glad I could help!

[@norvalkelly6053]

You saved me $300

[@KaveManAquatics]

That's awesome! Buy more fish now 🤣🤣

[@victorsaul8809]

Hey love your vids. I wondered if you could write the measurements in litres and Celius as well when you make this kind of videoes. I am from denmark and I need to convert this all the time 😂😂. Keep up the good work.

[@KaveManAquatics]

You know what, that's not a bad idea at all! I'm definitely going to keep that in mind going forward! Thanks for the tip!

[@jeffhartley3947]

Beginner here. Looking at a cichlid tank soon I'm in the process of getting all the equipment together. Suggestions on what brands are good?

[@KaveManAquatics]

When it comes to filters, I stick with Fluval, heaters doesnt matter much they're all pretty good. And I would start with any cheap light, they'll all get the job done. You can check the description on any of my latest videos for a full list of all the equipment I use. Also here's a great playlist for beginners in the hobby - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8NYvhUHAmwAd54WFmS4d8er And a great Playlist on African Cichlids Specifically - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

[@Kai_sails]

I like the red empress cichlids but I herd you can only have one in a tank. Is that true and if so what are some colourful fish to keep with a male?

[@myizm]

I love all my fish but my favorite is my cichlids I'm transferring them from a 30 gallon to a 55 gallon so I can get more cichlids..I appreciate your videos very knowledgeable

[@KaveManAquatics]

Thank you! Glad you're finding the channel helpful! 😁💪

[@djneoda1535]

I think I need a new aquarium now Peace ✌

[@KaveManAquatics]

We all do! lol

[@weasel9062]

And the blood parrots in the tank are part of what african cichlid group?

[@zoz0600]

i think that even if it deals with agression you shouldnt overstock a tank

[@KaveManAquatics]

There’s no issue with overstocking a tank as long as you have the proper filtration.

[@swarupnag]

Hi! Can you suggest alternative way to maintain ph in freshwater fish tank other than crushed coral way! It's been difficult to get crushed coral on Amazon. My community fish tank ph is around 4.5 to my surprise when I measured today after seeing this video. TDS of the water is around 750. I am very worried. Fishes are but taking feeds and active though.🤔

[@KaveManAquatics]

Try aragonite sand or lime rock. Both will raise your PH. Check this video out for more info on raising PH. kzbin.info/www/bejne/aneZq5uZmKmUo5Y

[@swarupnag]

@@KaveManAquatics Thanks a lot for the information!😊

[@FueledBy.Passion]

I've had cichlids for 30 years, never had this white stuff floating in my tank, after collecting some, it is slimy and it's floating all over. I've used FLUVAL systems for 30 years and never ever had a cloudy or white stuff floating in my tank. New unit is 1 yr old. What is this stuff? Help?

[@Elizabeth-v4l5u]

Hi one of my cichlids got attacked it was a beautiful yellow. She/He had a bumblebee bully it. Can u I'd if it was a male or female?

[@henrikvonjyndevad]

You meant that Malawi cichlids come in three main groups. Regards, Team Tanganyika

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yea I meant 3 main lakes, with malawi having 3 main groups. 💪

[@dandresmith1447]

Just got a new tank any suggestions on raising ph level before i add fish?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sure, I have a whole video on that, check it out - kzbin.info/www/bejne/aneZq5uZmKmUo5Y

[@Virtue_505]

Hey kev I have a question my baby yellow labs and golden mbuna re in my tank but I actually don't know what Temperature they prefer,but I try 26 Celsius and suddenly their colors has pop but the reason I change it it's because it's like kinda cold so I try 30 Celsius,for you what should their temperature be,and I have researched a lot but I can't find a good answer,what's your opinion?☺️

[@sherrialmerritt]

Whats up fish lovers. Have you done a video on keeping mbuna?

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not yet!

[@jman7655]

how do i know which cichlids i have?

[@rahrah8962]

Kevin , I also remember years ago ,my Jack Dempseys used to rip up the plants ...Damn

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yea they do that too 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@spawportes3878]

Hey hello again nice video first of all :D Can i ask u how many aulonocara 15+cm i can put in a 88 gallon tank ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I had 25 Peas and Haps in my 75. they were all about 5-6 inches+

[@spawportes3878]

@@KaveManAquatics soo alright thnx a lot for answering my comments :D so 17 fish 5-6 inches + is okay for a 88 gallon tank

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@spawportes3878 absolutely.

[@joeader6046]

I finally got my 125 gallon fish tank it has fish in it it's established real good I got my first three African cichlids they are peacocks and haps

[@KaveManAquatics]

Excellent bro, glad to hear it! 😁💪

[@elgezouliabdul4973]

Hi can I mix the 3 type of african chiclid together. Thanks

[@KaveManAquatics]

Not a good idea - Watch this - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

[@elgezouliabdul4973]

@@KaveManAquatics thanks a lot

[@Cherubim666999]

Yes, but you need to have a large tank, and enough "territories" that differ from one another to help prevent fights.

[@onslaught0088]

What size is the tank in this video

[@onslaught0088]

I have a 75 gallon. 2 electric 2 convicts 2 bumblebee 2 angels and 2 plecos. 1 of the electrics is definitely the tank boss. He chases everyone around. Each fish right now is between 1-2 inches except the angel fish they are about 3-4. In your opinion how many more cichlids should I add? Also I’m thinking to add about 6-8 Cory catfish to help with tank cleanup. I’ve been watching your videos so I will not be depending on the catfish I also have a 407 from watching your videos and I bought a vac for when I do my water changes. Oh and sorry about the sting rays man that was soul crushing. I really don’t want to go through that so any help or advice would be much appreciated.

[@thomasjohnson9086]

What do you think about UV light?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I've never used a UV light. IMO they're not necessary for a fresh water aquarium. There are benefits in a salt water aquarium though.

[@thomasjohnson9086]

@@KaveManAquatics Thank You!

[@mikearm01]

Quick Question KaveMan I have a Asian FlowerHorn since its in the Cichlids family do u think I can put a few inn with him??

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sorry bro, flowerhorns are not usually mixed with African Cichlids. They require different water parameters.

[@mikearm01]

@@KaveManAquatics thanx kave, yeah I figured that he seems lonely 😆 but he's very aggressive if u stick ur hand in there he'll come charge at u 😉

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yea may be best to keep him alone lol

[@mikearm01]

@@KaveManAquatics lol... last question bro what type of strainer do u use to rinse ur Aragonite sand and how many times do u rinse it ...

[@KaveManAquatics]

I just dump it in a bucket and mix and mix and mix lol Takes forever

[@rhyno9798]

55 gallons per how many fish?

[@KaveManAquatics]

About 8-12 depending on size

[@marcelrodriguez2067]

I had a cichlid tabk for years ans loved it until i moved to saltwater lol now i find freshwater too boring 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

Some of us haven't made that leap yet, Glad it worked out well for you 😊

[@gutshanayamagetwrecked4414]

Dang ALL males! I would never have thought.

[@KaveManAquatics]

Glad I could help! 😊

[@gutshanayamagetwrecked4414]

@KaveManAquatics you always help brother!

[@MKLIFEHACKERS]

78 75 😂😂 degrees ru crazy

[@KaveManAquatics]

Watch it again, I think you missed something

[@abindian206]

How many for 55g??

[@KaveManAquatics]

Maybe 10-15

[@abindian206]

@@KaveManAquatics i have 2 pair of blood parrot,male female,can i add African chiclid with bps

[@KaveManAquatics]

Technically no, they require different water parameters...But that doesnt mean it hasn't been done....I have the perfect video for you - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXe0oIGmaqqCZqs

[@GaZaGaMer1876]

Number 11 make sure u have a lot of tanks cuz they breed a lot when there’s male and female in the same tank lol 😂

[@KaveManAquatics]

True that! lol

[@RobsAquariumRoom]

That is true they act like they're in heat all the time.😯😯

[@GaZaGaMer1876]

Tell me about it right now I have 56 peacock frys in a egg tumbler and 95 frys in a breeding box plus I have two more females holding...the story of my life lol 😂

[@gracethompson1283]

Maybe they don’t fight because they are stressed from having no space ? I mean why are they pacing ?

[@KaveManAquatics]

I can teach you about African Cichlids if you'd like to learn 😊 You can start here - kzbin.info/aero/PLP5OXTIIDO8MG9hyJ8PjbC33zEbcyy8__

[@nikhilkhorawa1791]

Dude it must be 78 to 80 Fahrenheit

[@KaveManAquatics]

Wrong again, many African Cichlid keepers keep their tanks above 80...again, I can help you learn more about African Cichlids instead of leaving comments about things you don’t know 😊

[@KaveManAquatics]

If you’re having trouble achieving crystal clear aquarium water, I can help! Download my Free ebook with the best tips and advice - KaveManAquatics.com/Free-Ebook

[@MattKeepsFish]

Bruh 55 Gallons 😂 “African Cichlid” is a pretty broad subject

[@KaveManAquatics]

Its a 1 minute video bruh....You want their whole history?

[@MattKeepsFish]

@@KaveManAquatics yes lol. And while I’m at it, you had a parrot in your African tank? 🤨

[@KaveManAquatics]

Here you go - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWWkn9rhLOqsNE and The Parrot - kzbin.info/www/bejne/bXe0oIGmaqqCZqs Anything else master?

[@MattKeepsFish]

@@KaveManAquatics Ugh, if you could find someone to take these Congo tetras off my hands that would be great. I bought them cheap, but I’m finding it impossible to resell. And sorry for bugging you on the cichlid thing there, I know it can be hard finding good ways to put out content, but it’s the kind of thing beginners need 👍

[@KaveManAquatics]

Sorry cant help you there bro...I do my best, but like you know on the internet its easy to point the finger 👉

[@khansuhail2577]

75 to 85 degree and one day they are gonna fry 😂😂😂😂 i think your talking about fherenite

[@KaveManAquatics]

Yes in the US we use Fahrenheit 😊

[@Brandon-un7rl]

Fussy fish

[@KaveManAquatics]

🤔🤔

[@Brandon-un7rl]

Like they need a lot of stuff

[@KaveManAquatics]

@@Brandon-un7rl lol yup, most fish do.

[@Brandon-un7rl]

@@KaveManAquatics koi and gold fish dont

[@hincapiej4]

You deal with aggression by overstocking a tank?? Is this a freshwater thing? Seems like a dumb idea along with using tap water for a tank..

[@KaveManAquatics]

Obviously you know nothing about African Cichlids. You may want to do some research on the subject before calling things dumb. This channel can help you with that - kzbin.info/www/bejne/rHWWkn9rhLOqsNE

[@hincapiej4]

@@KaveManAquatics well seeing as I don't run a freshwater tank, yea. That's why I asked is this a freshwater thing and said this SEEMS. All language of someone that doesn't know what the deal is. I made it pretty obvious that I don't know why it's done that way, sherlock. :)

[@KaveManAquatics]

And that’s exactly why I said “obviously you know nothing” Watson

[@hincapiej4]

@@KaveManAquatics ahh, just like Sherlock, always pointing out the obvious and taking the credit for what we all know. Haha

[@KaveManAquatics]

Only Watson would go around KZbin commenting on what they obviously know nothing about. 🤷🏼‍♂️

[@millennialboomer]

I have five dwarf mbunas (Electric Blue Johanna) in a lightly planted 29 gallon. Do you think that’s too many? They are only supposed to get 5-6” each.