How to set up an AFRICAN CICHLID tank - Choosing the best light | Jay Wilson

[@Jaywil07]

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[@frankstanks4399]

Great video! My Lights are awesome when it’s come to my African cichlids I got the fluval led aqua sky! I love this light! They look so natural under it! Gonna order a fluval 3.0 plant light soon

[@leo2o915]

They don’t make one for my size tank how would I make it work

[@frankstanks4399]

Leo Contreras 🤔 what the size of the tank?

[@leo2o915]

Franks Tanks 125 gallon Aquaon it’s the 6ft one 3 panels on top

[@madfishdiva]

Very beautiful tanks. The lighting does make a big difference and it is very natural. Those rocks are pretty awesome too!

[@Willy101975]

Nothing but love for your videos here...very informative! Tanks are looking sweet! 👍

[@Jaywil07]

Alan Wilson appreciate that WILSON!

[@shesellsfish]

Good information. Your tanks are looking great, Jay.

[@corey6269]

Nice one Jay il be looking into one of these thanks !

[@briansfishtanks]

Great looking lights!

[@Jaywil07]

Was this video in HD?

[@briansfishtanks]

Yes it was

[@Jaywil07]

Thank Gawd

[@jensmith8404]

Hey Jay, straight up question.. i see your rocks have brown algae on them, is that from the actinic light? i get that brown algae in my tank whenever i use actinic, not when i use a 12k 'exotic pro panorama led' on my brichardi tank.. read online, actinic in the 450mm to 460mm range promotes algae. is that true? i have a current 14k/453 light. will they give me brown algae?? thanks, asap, oh and am looking up the zitlight..

[@philthyphill8753]

Aquatic Life Edge is what I use. Makes colors pop.

[@veranga017]

Hey Jay, great video. What are your thoughts on the aquasky 2.0 v plant 3.0 for an African Cichlid tank? Thanks

[@jk230673]

Great video and very informative!! Your tanks looks awesome!! I am planning to get the Fluval 3.0. What do you think about the Finnex planted +? Is the any better than the fluval 3.0 or Current USA satellite pro? Also, Where do you get those rocks in your tank? They look 🤩

[@Jaywil07]

Universalrocks. I love the plant from fluval it’s perfect.

[@ghostwriterinme5050]

Excellent

[@adeelshaikh2129]

Thanks for info

[@cichlidscape]

I personally love my current USA light, but the fluval 3.0 looks great too! Thanks for a good informative video jay👍🏻

[@curtismurphy5940]

That tank scape is off the chain

[@jeremytack7256]

I have the fluval plant 3.0. 48 inch on my 125 gallon. Any recommended settings?? I have all male hap tank.

[@raniermanalo3466]

can it be used for frontosa tank? like a dim light?

[@Jaywil07]

Yes it can

[@cwTheDrummist]

Hi Jay! Great video! Question: I just saw another video of yours (older) where you said the tank lights shouldn't be left on for more than 8 hours a day, which I follow. Does the automated light cycle (sunrise to night) in the Fluval mean I can leave the lights on all the time? I'm looking to replace the fluorescents that came with my tank with LEDs. Thanks!

[@Jaywil07]

Yeah you have to adjust! Thanks for watching!

[@cwTheDrummist]

@@Jaywil07 I got the light and set it up today. It's awesome. I love it!

[@jensmith8404]

REPOST.. Hey Jay, straight up question.. i see your rocks have brown algae on them, is that from the actinic light? i get that brown algae in my tank whenever i use actinic, not when i use a 12k 'exotic pro panorama led' on my brichardi tank.. read online, actinic in the 450mm to 460mm range promotes algae. is that true? i have a current 12k/453 light. will they give me brown algae?? thanks, asap, oh and am looking up the zitlight..

[@Jaywil07]

Yes it can and yes it does. However what you see is a mixture of algae and other organic matter. It makes it more natural and is not a pain

[@sethat8e]

Amazonbasics has a decent $50 48in programmable rgb.

[@jeffgray9938]

Do you have a link for the Current USA Satellite Pro? The remote looked like it said it was a plus pro, and when I searched, I cant find any 48 inch for around $170, more around $270 or more, thanks

[@billanderson2730]

72 by 24 by 24. Two 36 inch 59 watt or will one 48 inch be enough light. What you think. Thanks

[@Jaywil07]

2

[@leo2o915]

How would I set it up for a 6ft tank they don’t make my size

[@NittanyFins]

Jay...question...I also am setting up a 72" long light....some are recommending I get 2, 36" light bars. But, I notice you have one 48". Do you have any thoughts on this? I am looking at that Fluval 3.0 light for my tank.

[@Jaywil07]

One light is perfectly fine however if you do want more of an even light displacement then you would get 2 36”

[@Pepper.123]

What about Fluval marine?