Building an African Cichlid Aquascape with Rocks

In this video I show the full process of building a rock bank aquascape for my African Cichlids! I have a variety of colourful Lake Tanganyikan cichlids that I'm planning to grow out in the tank. These type of fish love hard scapes, as they don't require any plants. The peninsula design of the tank makes it perfect to create a rocky bank up one end for these fish who love to go in and out of the caves..
This scape was a HUGE process as I had to remove the previous riverbank scape that Jason from Australian Biotopes created. Although I absolutely loved that scape, and appreciated what Jason did SO much, I explain in the video the reason why I went for the change. I really hope you enjoy the video and hopefully love the new scape too!
Timestamps:
0:01 - Why I took down the Riverbank scape
2:42 - Planning my aquascape (the beginnings)
7:03 - Buying and choosing my rocks
9:16 - Setting up the spare tank and filter
10:35 - Taking down the Riverbank scape
13:57 - Building the new scape
16:47 - Picking up my fish from MAD Aquariums!!
17:56 - How to use rock glue in an aquascape
22:42 - Adding my Freshwater AI Primes to the brace
25:09 - The new AI Primes on the tank
26:03 - My scape, fish and filtration
28:39 - Feeding my Tanganyikan Cichlids!
Remember to give the video a like if you enjoyed it!
I'd love to hear your feedback!!
What do you think of the new scape? :D
I'm really excited to grow these guys out and see how they go together.
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[@Kaityscichlids]

Hi everyone!! I really hope you enjoy the video of the new scape 😊 I normally like to reply to comments when I first post a video, but I've got to go to bed. If you leave a comment I will reply to you when I wake up in the morning 😄 Happy fish keeping! EDIT: Wow, thank you so much to everyone for all of the lovely comments!! It absolutely made my day waking up to read all of the positive feedback. It means SO much to me, and I appreciate it so much when you take the time out of your day to write something. Thank you

[@Aquariumikan7]

Amazing

[@MiGatoNoMeHabla]

Hello, if the Thropeus are eating algae from the smooth surface of the rocks, they are the sheep of Tanganyika, that is why I told you that the Bolcanica, being like this, was not the most suitable, but it is fine. If the calvus is Altolamprologus Calvus black (I thought about whether to have that or the mandarin comprissceps, all the Altos are very beautiful), there is also white, shell and the Altolamprologus compressiceps gold heat, chaitika, Mandarin... The Leleupi, over time, you will probably have to remove the others if they form a pair, they are very territorial and aggressive or the same, two pairs form two territories to see how it evolves. Perhaps some shells and some conchicola that were not colonial like Neolamprologus ocellatus, brevis, were placed in a corner opposite the rocks... I found it very funny when you say you don't have patience 🤣, the same thing usually happens, I'm a little more patient hahaha. Thanks for responding and bother with the suggestions. By the way, almost all people say that Tanganyika fish are more interesting or fun in behavior than Malawi fish. I won't give you any more blame and I'll put down problems that you're going to hate me 😅🤣 and thank you for reading me and I'm still keeping an eye on the evolution of the aquarium 🙂

[@GenXHeart]

Thank you Kaity! I was able to learn so much both from Jason's original river build and now from your make over! The tank turned out lovely! I'm still researching how I want to get back into the hobby and I have to compliment you. You are troubleshooting so much on your own I am so impressed. Also I'm learning quite a bit reading the comments - as well as finding it amusing how one person says the video is too short and another just right. Ha ha! And you handle it with such grace. You're an absolute inspiration!

[@Kaityscichlids]

@@GenXHeart thank you SO much!! I really appreciate that, that's really nice to hear 😊🙏 And that's also very exciting that you're looking at getting back into the hobby - I hope it goes well for you!! It's a great hobby to be a part of 😁

[@aquariusgine6829]

Wow, this is possibly one of the most beautiful scapes I’ve ever seen. It’s so different yet similar to the Malawi tank, each beautiful in their own way. I started my aquarium journey with a plantless tank, but was struggling with diatoms so much about half a year in that I decided to switch to a planted one. This particular scape has awaken my interest in hardcape tanks again!!

[@Kaityscichlids]

YAY!! That is so great to hear :D I really do love hardscapes, I think they can be so beautiful with the different types of rock and interesting fish. My Malawi tank had a lot of diatoms for the first few months running, but then eventually the brown was replaced by a green algae. I'm hoping the same will happen for this Tanganyikan tank too

[@WhiteSandsMbuna]

I remember my first 100 gal cichlid tank. I got it set up and was shocjed to see the price of gravel. I bought the cheapest acquarium gravel I could find, ajd barely covered the bottom with it. Later I added white pool filter sand. Now, i havw a 150 gallon cichlid tank that is 6 feet long. I moved that original gravel over, added 100 lbs of pool filter sand, and a big bag of lava rock. The lava rock is an excellent lightweight substrate filler. It also houses the bacteria that break down nitrates. It is easy to crush with a hammer.

[@Xenoaquaria]

Trying out different styles of tank layouts and different species of inhabitants is part of the hobby. Eventually we all will find our own niche!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Most definitely!! I think it's good to try new things - then sometimes even if it doesn't work out, it helps you recognise what you do like :)

[@sobieski478]

The tank's beautiful. You did great job, Kaity. Well done!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much :) I appreciate it!

[@snrn911]

What a lovely tank this turned out in the end! Loving the complete rockscape! 😍❤

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much :D I'm so glad you like it!!

[@botanicalsblackwaterbeyond8871]

Beautiful! Fantastic job

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@marts_malawis]

That set-up looks awesome. Nice to have that contrast between both tanks. Well done you 👏🏼

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much :) I feel like they match a lot better now!

[@johnstarkey4959]

Absolutely beautiful setups , love the new Tropheus fish so much .

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you!! I'm loving them too, they're adorable!

[@cking8776]

Loved watching the process of converting this tank. You did well!!! 👍💯👍

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoyed it :)

[@aqua.scape69]

I absolutely love the new scape. You did a wonderful job. I especially love that lava rock. Great work and thank you for sharing your journey with us. I turned out great. ❤❤

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😁🙏🙏

[@Krishore_Aquatics]

Very nice upgrade. Wow, the hardscape is extremely beautiful, and the thickness of the sand makes the hardscape more natural. The fishes are poping and bringing life to the tank Thank You Very Much for the video

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I really think these Waterbox tanks compliment a hard scape style well, especially because it gives it a bit more of a saltwater tank look I think too. I'm definitely finding that I'm appreciating the tank a lot more now with the more interactive fish :)

[@luen6403]

Love the new fish tank setup and really liked this kind of video! Your fish choice is also incredible, i really enjoy Malawis and Tanganjika fish keeping myself and seeing a person on the other side of the planet, loving them as much as me, makes me really happy. 😊 Greetings from Germany.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! That's so lovely to hear :) And how cool you're watching from all the way in Germany! It's really cool getting to know the Tanganyikan cichlids better because other than the shellies they don't seem get as much attention as the Malawi's, around here anyway

[@bucephalandra.godzilla]

Looks incredible !! Sometimes you've just got to change things to make them what you truly love, theres nothing wrong with that. You did an amazing job

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much :) I definitely agree!! I think sometimes you've got to try new things to learn more about what you love, and be willing to change when needed

[@brianp6180]

Awesome job Kaity! Love the total look of that tank. The lights make it pop. This is why we keep fish. It can’t be a tough at times when you are setting up a tank but once you get it right it is very satisfying. Enjoy it!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Brian!! It's definitely a difficult but rewarding part of the hobby 😊 I'm looking forward to sharing this tank a lot more!

[@Fyreblade2000]

Awesome Kaity!! I really enjoyed this vlog!! congrats on your hard work the tank looks so natural!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it and like how it turned out :D

[@johnjwedrall4290]

You did a awesome scape. Beautiful 👍 😊❗️

[@Kyddoemiko13]

Beautiful scaping 😊

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 🙏

[@jamieparr6962]

Your new Tang tank looks fantastic, really well done 👍. Thanks for documenting it all, I really enjoyed watching the process. Seeing your tank makes me miss my wild caught colony of Tropheus moorii Mpulungu that I kept and bred in the past. One day I’d like to keep them again, they’re such amazing fish. Enjoy your new setup, it’s a ripper, and thanks for taking us along for the ride 👍.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Jamie!! 😁 I'm really glad you enjoyed it 😊 And Tropheus certainly are beautiful little fish! I'm really loving my ones and am looking forward to seeing them grow

[@SAD399]

Absolutely beautiful project,nice tank,fishroom👍😀

[@johnzavala6018]

Wow! Incredible

[@tompham6888]

Love it. You're rekindling my interest in Tanganyikan biotop!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yay!! That's so great to hear :D

[@Rockstarlgnd]

Such a beautiful hardscape build. I liked the riverbed one also however this one is amazing! Great content!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😊🙌

[@ryanramsaroop4074]

Wonderful journey, you're the best ❤

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I really appreciate it :D

[@manpreetsinghsidhu5031]

I love your Malawi Cichlids tank...too beautiful! The colours of the peacocks just pop against the holy rock.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yes that tank has grown to be gorgeous! It started out quite bland but after about a year the fish really started to fill up the tank and look more colourful

[@JonVlogs123]

Great work and beautiful tank. God bless you. :)

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! :)

[@juncuspatens]

Amazing Kaity! You did awesome. The rebuild and video are fantastic and the challenges with rushing certain parts etc.. are so relatable. You rock, and I guess literally rock also lol. The tanks and content are great. Keep up the great work, and I think follow your instincts with all of it. Your channel is a gem.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Julian!! I really appreciate it 😊🙌 And I love a good rock pun lol

[@markzig1429]

Stunning aquarium! I like the how the colors of the rocks, sand and fish work together. Great job!

[@mikelusML]

Well done, came out amazing!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad you like it :)

[@MFarid92]

looks incredible

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊

[@TheHobGoblin]

Well done! Its a stunning tank.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊🙏🙏

[@buzzyfuzzsaw]

Keep up the good work. I enjoy your content very much and would love to see more. Thank you, Kaity.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yay, thank you so much!! That's so great to hear and so motivating :D

[@noelmangion6316]

The scape looks amazing Kaity and the tank looks great and the variety of tanganyikan fish look amazing

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 🙏 I'm really loving all their different shapes and sizes, they are very cute little fish!

[@alan61979]

Scape looks super. Looks totally natural. Don't change a thing. Looking forward to seeing it develop.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😁

[@Orange_DNA]

Thank you for sharing.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you for watching! 🙏

[@TheSunIsMyDestroyer]

mad aquarium employees bringing in good vibes 👍

[@Kaityscichlids]

They most certainly are! 😁

[@laurag1076]

Haha love the setting up process... so much mun. Well done. Love it. Love the lights. ❤

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 🙏 I'm glad you appreciate the lights too! I think they make a big difference

[@craigholowellphotography423]

Another awesome video Kaity, love the new tank you did an amazing job 😊

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!!

[@bobethyl5724]

Wonderful video as always. You have a great talent .

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you

[@Hazel-Hill]

Beautiful

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you

[@johnwoodall3791]

You do some really cool videos. Keep going and have lots of fun. Hope to see lots more.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so so much 😊🙏

[@MM-qh8go]

Good job. Love that shimmer

[@Kaityscichlids]

So do I! I never realised the Chihiros lights didn't shimmer, but it makes a huge difference. Especially for a hardscape tank too I think

[@johnjr47]

Awesome Tank, new scape look great, you position the rocks in the right place !!!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yay, thank you so much :D I'm really glad you like how it turned out! It was a bit sketchy at first but we got there lol

[@paulrichardson2229]

wow great job just watched to the end and you have done a fantastic job with the look of the scape of the tank, love the lava rocks, great choice of fish, well done,

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😁

[@ImL50634]

very awesome video what a beautiful tank and aquaescape great pickup

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much :D

[@ImL50634]

Your welcome anytime my friend

[@sfephenmarkham1917]

Awesome job!!! I've been wanting to switch up my tank to. You've inspired me to take the leap! Tank looks sooo gooood!!

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's so awesome to hear 😄😄 I'm glad it inspired you!!

[@ELmerC-ms4cg]

Looks great. 🎉

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you

[@cichlidman5598]

Nice play by play and I enjoy the setup. Definitely love the new lights! 😁😁

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you!! Yes I'm so glad I was able to swap the lights over, I love their shimmer and they're so much more comfortable for sitting next to

[@ironix1]

Very nice. Well done. The tanks look magnificent

[@markzig1429]

I watched again. I really like this tank. And the two tanks compliment each other nicely. VERY well done.

[@billboudsamad5318]

Awesome Kaity... like the white sand and mix of black volcano rocks & the one with some crystals. The lighting on the top is amazing. Enjoy the video...

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you!! I'm glad you appreciate the crystals too :D And I'm really glad you enjoyed the video :)

[@TONY_FEZ]

Congrats on this beautiful video Kaity! I am in awe of how clean your water is - would love to see some more detail on how you set up your sump.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!!

[@nicoliroos4865]

Well done Kaity! Your tank looks beautiful 🐟

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you like it :D

[@michellethorpe8700]

This was an awesome video! Thanks so much ❤

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Michelle!! I'm glad you enjoyed it :D

[@MikeLangfordGoogle]

Looks great!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you Mike :D

[@scottroberts930]

Great video. I enjoyed seeing the process of creating your tank and think it looks really cool

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😊🙏

[@Evilmitchaquatics]

That looks great Kaity those lights give a great shimmer in the tank and the contrast between the rocks and the sand look fantastic 🙏 also the smaller rocks you have added around make it pop too nice job great video

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 🙏 I'm really glad you like it!! And I'm glad you appreciate the lights too 😁 I think they make a big difference!

[@markhamilton2329]

Great video, your new tank looks ace, very natural, I feel compelled to do mine now.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I'm glad it gave you some inspiration 😁

[@jerrysfishroom3579]

Amazing. I am setting up a Tanganyika tank as well. Keep the videos coming.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yay for Tanganyikan cichlids!! Thank you heaps for the support :D

[@franka6302]

Sleep tight and Good Morning Kaity. The hardscape, sand turned out beautifully. Great choice on the lights, They really put a nice shimmer, and also brings out the colors on the well chosen fishy's as well. The tanks side by side complement each other nicely. Thanks for taking me on your journey. I couldn't think of any thing else that would make the tank look better. You have a nice imagination.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Wow thank you so much!! That is such a lovely comment, I really appreciate it :) I'm glad you like it too and enjoyed watching the setup!!

[@markknoplesch5771]

The tank looks amazing. I think the lights are also very well done. 10/10

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I was so unsure about how the lights would turn out, but I'm really glad the velco saved the day lol

[@user-ru6kb4vk4l]

Very beautiful 👍👍👍

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you

[@pntkmr]

Beautiful scape and you put in lot of hard work in setting it up. Reminded me when I got into the hobby 2 years back. Doing & redoing things and learning along the way. I learned this trick to glue hard scape only few months back😁. Great job 👍🏼.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 🙏 Yes it was a lot of hard work, but well worth it in the end! 🤣 And I went so long without realising people glued hardscapes together too lol. It certainly makes things a lot easier

[@chrissyosborne3879]

Absolutely beautiful!

[@max.0328]

Such a great video once again! Definitly one of the best yet. The tank looks absolutely fantastic! I'm really looking forward to more videos so we can watch how it evolves and how the fish grow.(they have some catching up to do on their Malawi cousins😂😂) it must have been quite a big job redoing such a big tank. Enjoy your well deserved rest and most of all enjoy the tank!! You can be proud of it 👌

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I really, really appreciate it :) It was a mission getting it altogether, but I'm so glad it all worked out in the end and I'm so happy with it - and it's so great hearing all the positive feedback. I will definitely be posting a lot more about this peninsula tank now, because I'm much more drawn towards these fish. I'm VERY excited to see them grow :D

[@sschario60]

Your River Scape was a favorite of mine. Initially, I was disappointed to hear it would be dismantled. However, seeing what you created with that foundation is impressive. Nice job moving and concealing that heavy boulder. The black , the white, the colors all look amazing together. I agree, setting that last big piece of lava rock apart from the bank beautifully complemented the negative space, Thank you for sharing. 🐠

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad to hear that :) I knew a lot of people would be disappointed about the River Scape being taken down, but it makes me happy to hear lots of people are enjoying the new scape too. Thank you heaps for your support!

[@keithellison6800]

Beautiful tank compliments the Malawi tank fantastic job

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 😊🙏

[@tommybunk2292]

Looking SWEET !!!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you Tommy :D

[@tinchytarantula]

Another great Scape really did a great job

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much 🙏

[@flower_bone8122]

Love this girl! I've recently shifted from rainbows to cichlids (Pseudotropheus saulosi) so I'm loving the scape inspo! Thank you for showing the process and going to bunnings/garden centres -I've learned a lot 😊 also thanks for showing the rock tissue glue trick! I also tend to accidentally glue my hands 😅

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you SO much!! And yay :D These comments make me so happy to hear! I was really hoping others would find it helpful seeing what Bunnings and landscaping places have since I was always curious to know myself. LOL about the glue, I'm glad I'm not the only one who does this type of thing

[@gaivscaesar]

Fantastic, it's inspiring me to look into doing a tank like this myself

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yayyyy, that's awesome! 😁🙏 I think you most definitely should hehe

[@mrcarl5481]

This is so amazing 🎉 I’ve been looking forward to this so much. Great tribute to the river aquarium, it was awesome too and you did so much to promote nature river scapes and can see how grateful you were. Sadly when we don’t have aquarium galleries like Joey we occasionally have to sacrifice some types of aquarium, but it’s important for our enjoyment of the hobby to keep what we love 🥰 You did such an amazing job, overcame many tricky things with the rocks and lights, but you were so resourceful. I’m super proud of the achievement, when you couldn’t move the rock I wish I’d been there to help but in the end you didn’t need it! Amazing, so happy for you 😊 Hope you got some good sleep you deserved it 😂

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I'm so glad you enjoyed it :D I knew lots of people were waiting for this video, so I really went on the grind to get it out this weekend, and definitely had a great sleep afterwards lol. And yes, VERY true! It was a great experience having the river tank and learning so much about native fish, which I knew nothing about. Plus this current scape wouldn't exist the way it is right now if it wasn't for that! It's cool how life works out that way sometimes :)

[@pagewhite8177]

It’s beautiful!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 🙏

[@NiaVazz]

Beautiful tanks ❤

[@hepley4043]

Your videos are so relaxing to watch

[@Kaityscichlids]

That's great to hear :) Thank you!

[@silverfox74]

That's a serious effort but rewarded with a beautiful result - very well done! It looks very natural.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! I'm really glad you like it 😊

[@mitch450]

Looks amazing! Can tell you’re a lot happier having cichlids in there.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you! Most definitely, they are so much fun to watch 😊

[@leannegraham5240]

Beautiful tank! Makes me want to get into cichlids 😊

[@Kaityscichlids]

Yayyy, that's what I like to hear :D And thank you, I'm glad that you liked it!

[@dubaialabajwa786]

Wow 😯 so amazing 🤩 😊

[@GlenEly]

Nice work.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you :D

[@clevelandmclean6797]

I love it! Great job 👏

[@AquaristMark]

It looks nice!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you :D

[@Johnny-qe7bv]

Katie, I think you did a very good job on your landscape and you're tank and I like your fish too. End all your shows that I've seen so far. Keep up the good work, Katie.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Johnny!! I appreciate it :)

[@babuheath]

Wow. Just amazing. can't wait for your next tank :)

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😁❤️

[@JPReptilesCanada]

Beautiful setup and great selection of fish. The only issue you might encounter is the Tropheus. They really are primarily a veggie eater with occasional small supplementation with a little protein here and there. So they may eventually develop bloat and die off due to their dietary differences from all the other fish you selected. They also are less tolerant to water quality parameters than the other fish. They need pristine water all the time. I was doing 60-80% water changes on my colony of Ikola’s twice a week to keep them happy. So they may be a little challenging to keep healthy amongst all the other tank mates. They are also EXTREMELY fast swimmers compared to the others and are hyper little beasts, so they will inevitably get the lions share of the food you drop in the tank which could also contribute to bloat. Very challenging fish. But I’m excited to watch the progress and see the results.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much Jordan :D And oh my goodness, that's hectic!! I'm really glad I've got them with the sump then, because the pothos is definitely helping keep the nitrates down a lot. I really hope they do well as they grow, because they are such beautiful little fish. I've noticed them eating some of the algae which is good to see. They chow down on the Thera A food, which isn't a herbivore food, but it also isn't too high in protein, so I hope they will do ok with that in the long run

[@JPReptilesCanada]

@@Kaityscichlids that’s awesome I love the pothos idea. Tropheus are a fantastic fish. Honestly everything you did from scape to fish selection is beautiful! You nailed it! I wish you amazing success with it. Keep up the great content! 💪

[@Troyboy2411]

Wicked video as all ways love it ❤and them rocks look awesome will have to get me a load of them very soon

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much

[@cdropbox]

great to see brisbane aquarium content producre! love mad aquariums, love the stores u visited . great video

[@Kaityscichlids]

We are so lucky here to have such great stores!! Thank you heaps :)

[@malawilake40]

Congratulations on your tank..awesome job...now its time for a Frontosa aquarium ❤

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much :) Hahaha, maybe one day lol. I think my Neo treps are close enough for now hehe

[@IronTiger84]

Ok that looks as good as your big tank 😮! Tanganyikan communities are so interesting and fun to watch 🐟🐚🐟🐚🪨‼️great video and beautiful tank Kaity 🤩 also great rock selection, lava rock is great for aquascaping

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you Joey!! Hearing it's as good as my big tank is like music to my ears lol. I really wanted to try create something that had similar characteristics in terms of being a vibrant/active tank like the Malawi setup. I'm really enjoying how interactive these Tanganyikan cichlids are too. Thank you heaps :)

[@IronTiger84]

@@Kaityscichlids I was gonna say they seem to even match ‼️ very similar look and vibe but also different, well done 🙌

[@_Jeremyxlewis]

I started off with cichlids 15 years ago a😮no moved into planted tanks but lately I really enjoy the minimal hard scape and fish focus tanks. Looks great

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you! I love looking at planted tanks, but I definitely think if they're interesting and colourful fish hard scapes can be super beautiful yet simple too

[@nghiatruong6071]

Beautiful . I want my tank to be like this .

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 🙏 I'm sure you can!

[@wesleyforbes]

I really, really like the new set up verses the other one! Great job!

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much! I'm really glad you like it :D

[@wesleyforbes]

I'm not a freshwater person but watchubg your videos make me see the beauty. Will the fish in the new tank be as colorful as your other tank?

[@Kaityscichlids]

@@wesleyforbes I'm hoping so!! Especially with the Tropheus, they should colour up nicely as they grow bigger 😊

[@davidcook9135]

Epic tank, l didn't mind the longer video to show everything you went through, keep up the great work 😊

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much!! That's great to hear :) I really appreciate the support

[@RedicL]

Outstanding video as always! I found your channel a few days ago and I have been hooked on your content. I just set up my 75 gallon Cichlid aquarium and I am super excited to get tips from your videos! I think it would be really awesome if you made a "parts/equipment" list with all of the products you use on your aquariums such as filters, lights, pumps, wavemakers, heaters, ect.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you!! I can most definitely make a video on that! I love being able to make videos that are helpful for others, and this helps me get ideas on what I can post. I really appreciate it :D

[@papajeffe1521]

Now, all you need is a Lake Victoria tank to complete the set! What a great tank Kaity! Great job.

[@rezalrahim5258]

Completely agree. Time for Kaity to get a third tank 😁

[@Kaityscichlids]

Hahaha, I would be lying if I said the thought didn't cross my mind too! I was like well I've got 2 lakes, I may as well go for 3 eventually... I just need a bigger place now lol

[@matts.714]

Looks good. I like it.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you 😄

[@evilone543]

Nice. I’m slightly disappointed you didn’t keep the river scape, but I know you like the Africans a lot more. I think overall it turned out well. It’s different enough from the other tank to be interesting too.

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you so much :D I'm glad I was slightly able to convert you over enough to still appreciate it lol

[@Urjfhskioeuwjd]

Yep. By the way, Chemi Pure Blue works much better than Purigen because it eliminates the need for UV filters. Also, a 100- or 50-micron water polishing pad works better than Poly-Fil because it captures green water algae whereas Poly-Fil doesn't. Hope this helps.

[@Kaityscichlids]

@@Urjfhskioeuwjd thank you!! That is very helpful

[@stillwaters2716]

Keep going....brilliant content .

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you

[@sakilmansuri5736]

Awesome kaity

[@Kaityscichlids]

Thank you

[@neutronshiva2498]

You HAVE TO put some synodontis in there. They would look perfect in this tank :)