Don't Buy MBUNA CICHLIDS Without Watching This First!

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[@KGTropicals]

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[@sdpetsvlog4355]

Sir can i keep a black ghost knife fish in 3ft tank🤔🤔😁♥️

[@LolLol-yr1ix]

@@sdpetsvlog4355 no

[@jeffedwards823]

Tell the story of your fish store,sounds interesting 🤔

[@99Canecas]

I’m going to be straight honest with you . Because of you and few other youtubers i came into keeping an aquarium(s) . Specifically African cichlids but mostly Mbuna. I built my custom stand bought 75G purchased double of the best filtration,substrate, lights all from watching your videos and few others. Thank you for getting me here today i love with all my heart and stronger than ever and will always keep fish . Thanks a billion .

[@FishyBizzAquatics]

FREAKING GREAT MBUNA WRAP UP!! LOVE THE GYMNASIUM FULL OF FARTS

[@claytonbixby4966]

Your old cichlid videos are a big part of why I now have a tank (55 gallons about 3 months old).

[@Tropicaltip]

How’s your tank doing man?

[@raul534]

I don’t know why but that “Tell that old man to go pound sand” line had me crying 🤣, they were the ones that probably gave you the 👎

[@sambatesy1079]

Real, honest and non judgemental video. I've got mutts. I don't care, love my fish been doing it 11+ years always keep my opinions to myself when others do things their way. I have mauna tank n a SEPERATE fancy goldfish tank. Love them both.

[@lydiavowels560]

Love this. I am an avid breeder of mbunas and just love every tank I have. Yes, you can mix them. I find they keep to their own kind. Love your enthusiasm!

[@ShoNuffDC]

Great videos! I'm new to cichlids and learning more with each video! Thanks for taking time to share your experience and help others grow as fish keepers!

[@bethanyelaine9949]

This is the best video. I tend to overthink and you really explain things well and now I don't feel so obsessed with all the details of creating a "perfect" tank. Thank you!

[@BudgetGuitars]

I have a 90 gallon "Mutt Tank" Yellows, blues, all sorts of colors. They are mixed with a large Frontosa and a Large Red hook silver dollar. I keep PH at 8 and everyone is happy. The 20 year old Frontosa keeps the baby count down. The tank has been setup since 1987. Large Wet dry filter and canister keeps water changes to a minimum. I like this channel for its lack of snobbery. I don't tell the red hook he is not supposed to be in there.😉

[@sambatesy1079]

Sssshhh don't tell Red Hook 😂

[@Pugetwitch]

That would be fun.

[@michaelspringer8704]

I just started a 125 gallon mbuna tank and this is the best video I’ve seen yet on this topic. Thank you for simplifying this

[@aarontipton2266]

Thank you so much! Your videos are super informative! Currently cycling a 75 gal tank with the intent of getting Mbunas. Had to move my feather fin synodontis and bristlenose pleco into the tank because they both out grew my 40 gal barb community tank.

[@gasp5027]

IMO 40 breeders or 75 gallons are way better then a 55 gallon. Sure the length is there ,but cichlids like width and 55s are very narrow

[@erinrobertson823]

i'm so thankful for your channel - we learned so much from you before starting our cichlid tank!!

[@Pugetwitch]

I've watched through less than 20 seconds and have already decided it's time for an upgrade😂 My daughter turned 11 this year and I gifted her with her first tank, 29 gal cons. I might say f it, and get a 75 gallon setup by summer. I've never been into SA cics, aka jumbo bois... They develop a lot of personality, but I just feel that mbuna bring not only personality but beauty and lots of energy to whatever room they're set up in. And I absolutely love working in their tanks, I used to be a landscaper😂 so go figure. Bring on the slate lol

[@bruce_lero1]

Great video 😀👍 After Keeping fish since my teens (25+ years) I keep only Mbunas now (5 tanks). It is something special raising/growing all of those fry. Now out of tanks for fry but enjoy all the adults and the hierarchy of each tank. The aggression of some Mbuna is not for everyone…

[@datcrazywhiteboy6205]

Ok glad I'm not crazy then its a passion for me as well my 16 year old daughter doesn't understand :)

[@christophermills1320]

Love you two. Very informative and entertaining. I love to go hard or go home so 2 years ago these guys were my introduction into the hobby. Thanks for all the knowledge

[@litoloco4fish]

Love your videos John.. I know mbunas, keeping them for many years still won't stop me from watching your videos. Makes me want to go out and get in trouble With my wife, by setting up a new tank. Can't wait to see you guys new place

[@artsanddrawings2063]

I’m thinking of getting mbunas too this video has been a really great help. Thank you so moch

[@rohoaqualuna6356]

Because of you guys I started keeping cichlids. Geophagus Sveni, Rams, Electric blue jack dempsey, and Electric blue acaras. So far extremely happy with them! Keep up the great work!

[@haydenhollis8370]

Glad you feel the same about them sand pounders because when I got in to the hobby I had noidea about lake malawi and having all 3 in one tank is hard and fun after 3 years I have a every nice male tank and have learned from mistakes and vidoes love you guys ❤

[@cichlid_kings]

Awesome, yes learned alot from those old breeding videos. Remaking some of those older videos would be cool, sound and video has improved greatly over the years 😎

[@SkubaSteveosAquatics]

I think one of my male cobalt blues or my red topper bred with my rusty cichlid and the made some pretty cool babies I’m raisins up in a 37 gallon plan to move a few of the bigger ones to the 75 with the parents.

[@keithcovington7176]

John, I really enjoy your videos. You and Zenzo from Tazawa Tanks are the reason why I started my 125g Malawi tank. I love these fish. My wife and kids would say that I love the fish more than them 🤣😂

[@bzig8988]

Haven't kept African Cichlids in over 20 years . I'm getting back into the hobby with a 500 gallon , should be running in a week. Great Chanel to relearn some of what I've forgotten and stuff I never knew. Thanks

[@clips1071]

Jesus Christ a 500 gallon you could put a whole river into that

[@charliemalinis5028]

I live in the Philippines so taking care of tropicals here is easier 😁 Never tested my water. What i do is i smell it 😂 there should be no smell to the water at all if there is a smell time to change the water😁 Plus i do partial water change every three days since i dont work anymore 😊 No need of heaters here. I have a total of 7 tanks of different sizes😁

[@Pugetwitch]

I've been watching bass fishing productions on the tube here, are you familiar with his channel? He basically goes to people's ponds and other abandoned waterways in the area of Florida. The weather is tropical down there, and he finds tons of abandoned fish! He's found several amazing rare ones amongst the plethora of home aquaria releases and invasive fish. Basically what I'm getting at is if I was in the Philippines I would love to do what he does😂 minus the KZbin part. That would be so cool to go to an amazing destination like your home country, and to explore what type of species are common and what is being released by the population, I'm sure that you guys have really strict laws about invasive species, it's crazy how many people skirt the laws! And it's a global phenomenon lol people across the planet want to get rid of pets they can't keep😢

[@GeraldGonzalez757]

I just bought 8 juvenile yellow labs for my 75 gallon…I hope to find them some tank mates in a couple weeks. I appreciate the eucalyptus roots I got from you guys too.

[@julieharding308]

Love my tank of mix mbuna. Got personality. Keep it up with your video love them from Canada Québec

[@SlimTim_dirty_aquatics]

All good points, I recently started keeping mbunuas; and I did a lot research in keeping them. This video was a good refresher and insight on “elite” beliefs. Due to the Covid, I’m lucky to find mbunuas at the chain stores and lfs; so yeah I have multiple groups in my 90 gallon. As you state in your videos, being a lazy fish keeper is not an option when it comes to mbunua. Fired Up Video!!!

[@williechan7029]

Awesome tips for a starter like me. Now I know how to keep it simple and enjoy the hobby! 👍

[@Godsbest777]

LoL...Brotha you earned that sub for sure..I love the Jokes. Start laughing to much and had to rewind couple times..realizing i wasnt paying attention....I cried when you said those fish should be cult...lol....cramugen..lol...about go watch your other videos.Thanks i just started my 125gal. African tank.

[@Michaelplays53]

Love this channel great information 👍I just ordered some items on your website for my betta fish 🐠 Have a great Sunday

[@user-eg3cc5fv6c]

Thank you so much this video is very helpful with me, good job man.

[@donaldhall8785]

Fascinating video John. I'm not a Cichlid person, (my interest is Pleco's and Corydora's) so I learned quite a bit about fish that I don't have any experience with. Thanks again.

[@Pugetwitch]

Cory's are a second to me when it comes to community tanks, cichlids are my first choice. Cory's have tremendous personality - and they are absolutely adorable 😂 I love to see how they kind of interact with their apple snail friends, and back when I was in school I had a dwarf frog in a 20 gallon with them.

[@noeledward1126]

Great entertainment + solid info thanks…u are one of my favourite for fish related stuff … awesome dude and dudess…

[@Y2KS2K21E]

i rescued a tank of young cichlids that was abandoned in a rental all different colors. never had them before. i believe there different Cichlid types together not just color. i'm not sure if thats ok but for the most part they are doing well together. They are very fun to watch and just destroyed the plants i put in. they love to dig and make tall mounds.

[@kimberlyhenshaw8368]

While I don't know that I would wanna keep Mbunas yet, I am thankful for this video and I'm glad to know at least how to get started. Thanks!

[@Jeswald1]

A+ for the fart sound effects and animation! Love it!

[@breakingwind_sailing]

Yeah, the one in the gym room....😂🤣😏

[@6Sisu9]

My main tank in my living room is a mix of snow,yellow,blue's and reds and it looks awesome!

[@johnrichardson3381]

Thanks , very useful..

[@rfraleyiii]

Redo those old videos!!!! Can’t say thank you enough for how much you’ve helped me progress through this hobby. My wife’s idea for a fish tank for our daughters Christmas present (2020) has turned into my obsession. Gotta give a shout out to Corey also. After some poor advice from a couple different pet smart ppl (there is also a couple good ones) I went to KZbin Bc I had zero idea about keeping a fish tank and was tired of getting poor info. Upgraded filtration to a tidal (with added media) from a Cartridge filter. Regular water testing. Now I have an amazing planted (thanks Corey) community tank ( thanks KG).

[@jeffb5785]

I'm not an Mbuna fan but I love Pseudotropheus Acei , and Labidochromis caeruleus

[@azza1946]

Production quality A+, fish info comprehensibility for a complete noob A+, quality of rants and good humour A++. Thanks mates, from a total beginner.

[@litoloco4fish]

Love your guys videos...your humor makes my day..❤👍🏼👍🏼oh yah and I learn new things...👍🏼

[@Affi1970]

Your spot on, I've had mine all mixed up & it's been like it for years, & 'it works' perfectly :)

[@fbasantajr]

Hi John, great video, I like the new format... Thank you from NYC

[@stanleywhite2894]

Great video John, keep up the good productions.

[@themanbehindthecurtain3333]

Lol I'm watching this 2 years later😂😂😂...I want my heart❤ 2:35

[@piotr5256]

Jhon! U are 100% rigth that lot of groups of ppls tryign tos ay u cant mix types in one aquarium... This sound like joke... Persons which do no;t know u trying to tell u howe to live. I have meet one man which is responsible for breeading mbuna and just in his store i saw how much this fish like groups and how preaty aquarium can be when u keep lot of clours. Currently i have in 300L around 45 fish, when comunity ppl says that i shouldnt have more than 13 XD. Love your content and your true talk!

[@louiegroenewald]

Have a few Mbunas in there own aquarium and love them. Struggle to get a few bright blue ones, like the cobalt blue and bright yellow ones like the yellow lab in. I live in SA and courier services does not like to move fish country wide here. And local store takes forever to get stock. Live in a smaller town/city in SA.

[@stevenmikel4984]

Love your video’s! Keep up the great work!

[@N0_UNITY]

those yellow mbuna are gorgeous think mbuna are my fav

[@jamesgreen9372]

Thanks for educating a novice. BTW, your current videos are among the best I have seen. I gather that indicates your have excelled over time or a family member took over. 😉 Either way, great job ! Thanks again? Jim

[@gbonito1]

My power was out. I have no idea how long. I lost 8 peacocks in a mixed tank. Aftertaste the marinas began picking them off one buy one. Now I just have mabunas.

[@phoenixation1]

Great content love your take on do what makes you happy

[@sergeiz.5815]

Cool. Something educational to watch 😂 was watching fps game walkthroughs awesome fun

[@phillipbruni2434]

Love the Back to the Future reference; as well as Home Alone: Buzz

[@wisconsinaquatics]

I started watching your channel because I impulse bought some mbunas and knew nothing about them lol now my fish room is all cichlids new world and African If you remade all your old videos I would totally watch every single one

[@juliegoetz6832]

Best mbuna ever is albino fuelleborni's- such a funny cichlid, bog personality, always watching me, showing off for treats or the camera.

[@AzulaisQueen743]

Not planning on getting one for many years, but I love them!

[@edjeeronpayumotankedmonsters]

My favorite is the Blue Dolphin Cichlid, Oscar, Angel fish and Mayan Cichlid.

[@blkvdubbin]

Me: buys a group of mbuna's yesterday John: here's a video about mbunas! Mah Man! Btw, love the quick shipping on the hygger light I picked up from your site 🤘🤘

[@valuableconsulting9787]

It's school of fish

[@corey1788]

@@valuableconsulting9787 we found the curmudgeon!

[@idaakesson6559]

So gratefull for this video. Amazing fish ! On thuseday next week i gona get my first mbunas 😍👍

[@jtfalkner]

Awesome video. Been keeping central and south American cichlids for decades and just now decide to build a lake Malawi tank. Glad to see my plan to mix and match is kosher 😅. Wish there was a way to show you my collection. Anyway, thanks for info. I just put a 75 together with 20 gallon home sump filter together and adopted mom dad and three mutt kids of mbuna. Trying a new venture in the hobby. Any advice? Would really love a few Malawi peacocks as well?

[@shawnszirbik4717]

The snow flake is my favorite

[@024DJF]

Good one. Thanks. Keep it real!

[@a2thek914]

I didn't know there was elite hobbyists for Malawi as well 😂. In other hobbies we call them nerds.

[@tjautocross]

Great video John!

[@theaussiedamo8471]

Dragons Blood and Lithobates are my passion, dont mind my electric blues either they bring awesome contrast to my tanks!

[@Campingoutdoorswithwayne]

I have 2 Malawi's in with my electric blue acaras and convicts. They get on just fine 😊

[@pkendlers]

I agree, a beautiful fish doesn't have be purebred.

[@ABC-dq4io]

Nice and very helpful

[@faroutgenetics59]

wow we are on the same page and keeping a clean tank is easy if you buy the best filters

[@tinadoyle3803]

Great information John as always.

[@batbrains187]

🔥🤣 I love the animation about being in a small or large room, too funny🤣🔥

[@gogokuz853]

Cynotilapia sp. 'hara' Gallireya Reef this is one of my favorite. You should definitely bred and enjoy their beauty.

[@annettaravegum7258]

Love my mbunas!

[@duanezablocki8249]

I would love to have mbunas but sadly I got too small of a tank (30gal) and don't have space for a bigger one. I'll stick with my small tropicals I guess. Awesome video though. Very informative. Thank you

[@cosmicshy637]

"They're going to create a bunch of little mutts swimming around in your tank.." 😂

[@timvantassel4761]

Fart jokes never get old! Yes, I will never grow up🤪

[@Shadow-wn5fw]

Great video. I have a question for you. I have a 55 gallon, maybe twenty-five all male mbuna tank. Any idea on why they aren't coloring up good?

[@MrShadowtracker]

Great Vid John, if you were any closer I'd buy you a beer! I'm down here in Chesapeake, living the dream!

[@adamwhisenand6612]

Thank you for the video. You guys do a great job. My question is about salt. Do mbunas and peacocks need a level of salt. I’ve been putting salt in my tank and the GH is around 13ppm. Am I increasing the salt level for no reason? I would love to not have ta add the salt if not necessary.

[@Spellstrife]

Extreme foods are awesome 😎 no lie been feeding all my Plecos for about a year moving all my other fish over to extreme very impressed.

[@awartank]

I like placidochromis, especially the VC-10. I know it's not mbuna, but they're cool

[@Birdman_Backus]

shubunkin goldfish are my favorite

[@sandymcnair5298]

Like yourself I am not too precious about cross breeding, I do try to minimise it by keeping to 2 or 3 very different species per tank. I currently have Yellow Labs and Demasoni and for the most part aggression is usually kept within species and breeding tends to be within species. I have 2 questions I would like to ask: 1. would you have any suggestions to likely mbuna tankmates that are likely to get on the current tank setup and less likely to cross breed. I recently tried to populate with Pearl Whites Mericalima Callainos , but had to withdraw them due to aggression from them to the current tank. 2. Demasoni fry look great right from birth, but my yellow lab fry appear pale in comparison to the adults, very pale when fry becoming pale like 50% yellow (compared to adults) when about 1 inch and I am concerned the I am missing something. I have been told that I am likely to have a bad strain of Mbuna by some breeders, but the look great to me. I feed flake and a selection of veg such as broccoli, peas, and cucumber. My oldest Frys are now about 3 months and about 2 inch. Thank for any advice offered from yourself or the community.

[@TheBalancedEquestrian]

I have a White Top Afra breeding pair that are my favorites😍 But I also have a tank full of those ‘mutts’ too. I always say I’m not going to save any more fry..., but I always do🤦🏻‍♀️

[@moinul8050]

Yes you're absolutely correct.I will do what makes me happy and I always follow my rules.Your channel is my favorite and I am from Bangladesh.Google will help you to know my country.Happy fish keeping...

[@batbrains187]

🔥 thank you very much. I learned everything I need to know 🔥

[@finnwiggles28]

Been there, done that; nevah gonna keep Cichlids again. Gonna keep watching your videos though cause they're always awesome! :)

[@coletaube1167]

Love it, now I want discus for dummies

[@freakyfishlady4795]

TY TY good info

[@kevinevringham7640]

Thank you for the video. I’m researching how to create many have said is not possible: create a planted aquarium with Mbunas and infrequent water changes. If you have advice I’m all ears.

[@Pugetwitch]

They pull plants apart, I used to keep a lot of mature sword plants with mine and they still managed to tear them apart and rip them out of the substrate. I wouldn't recommend using wire either because the fish will damage their mouths and gills upon them, obviously, but I'm still putting it out there since I've seen that suggested in other aquascaping forums. If you tuck the root systems and secure them with heavier stones, that would help but you have to make sure that the roots are able to get proper circulation of water flow underneath the substrate. I know that your comment is old, any update with how things turned out?😂 I'm not laughing at you, I am laughing with you!

[@1987luleboy]

Keep up the good work. Best regards from Sweden. 👍

[@rafaelfreitas9634]

Congrats for your videos. Could you do an aulonocara and haps similar video?

[@Jarok3]

awesome info! im doing my research for my first cichlid tank, 240L/~65G. how many fish should i keep to "overstock" it but not over do it? 15?20? i'll use a fluval fx4 for filtration, it should be oversized enough for 60-65 gallons, rite?

[@sandythethird2292]

I know this is pedantic, but there are plenty of birds who do things the other way around, and come to think of it some cichlids that do it the other way around as well. Nanochromis transvestitus females are gorgeous little fish.

[@jairorodriguez9943]

i love them too. i have a mixed tank

[@michaelvickers89]

I absolutely love my Mbunas!!!!