Keeping my African Cichlid Aquariums - There's ONE Problem!

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Kaity's Cichlids

Kaity's Cichlids

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Hi everyone! In this video I talk about my two African Cichlid tanks - I have two Waterbox 7225's, one with Lake Malawi Cichlids and one with Lake Tanganyikan Cichlids. Both of these tanks have Freshwater AI Primes for the lighting which gives them the beautiful shimmer! These tanks are beautiful but due to my living situation there's one problem I'm faced with which I discuss in this video.
Timestamps:
0:07 - About my African Cichlid Tanks
4:27 - Setting up the New Tank
5:38 - Quarantine Tank and Nitrogen Cycle
7:54 - Cleaning my Canister Filter
12:41 - Quick Update on the Guppy Pond and Plan for New Fish
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@McSwiggle
@McSwiggle 10 ай бұрын
I love that your idea of cleaned up is moving everything to a different part of the garage
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@hellosaqibsheikh
@hellosaqibsheikh 10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂
@itsdezzire5461
@itsdezzire5461 10 ай бұрын
African cichlids have such a special place in my heart. Your tanks are so beautiful!!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
They are seriously awesome fish! I love them :) And thank you so much!
@amiremadian6716
@amiremadian6716 10 ай бұрын
How persistent you are kaity, who do all these things alone, it is difficult to clean the tanks alone. You are working and filming, which doubles the difficulty, and your orange cichlids are very beauty color. Good luck. I am sure you will reach 100k subscribers soon.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Awww, thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 I really appreciate it! It's a lot of work but because I love what I do it makes it much easier
@jinumahendran4090
@jinumahendran4090 10 ай бұрын
Your persistence and dedication towards your hobby are truly admirable. The African cichlids you care for are lucky to have such a devoted keeper to ensure their health and happiness. You have my utmost respect and admiration from India. I am excited to see your Lake Victoria tank setup soon!😍🥰
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Awww, thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 That means a lot to me! I really appreciate it
@Two_Buck
@Two_Buck 10 ай бұрын
Gorgeous fish. I used to have African cichlids back in the day. I would love to have a tank like yours.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 🙏 Yes they are wonderful fish!
@opiumdensRus
@opiumdensRus 29 күн бұрын
Wow those tanks are really nice. I love super clean, and clear water. Beautiful.
@killeresk
@killeresk 10 ай бұрын
Filter sponge cleans out well when you get it wet and then hit it at speed on the side of a sink or tub.
@richardbarksdale3810
@richardbarksdale3810 3 ай бұрын
That was really interesting and fun to watch. I'm so glad that your pump worked after a while,it would have been a nightmare to have to go and buy a new one. Thank you for sharing this Katie.❤
@martinespericueta67
@martinespericueta67 10 ай бұрын
Yay, a "new" quarantine tank!!!!! Kaity, I can just image soon, that your garage will become your new "fish room" 😁 😁😁😍
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hahaha, if I keep cleaning it out, it just might end up that way 🤣
@johnt4141
@johnt4141 10 ай бұрын
I used to have 2 large tanks with Africans. I always had a quarantine tank on the go and I still flushed a lot of fish over the years because I was too careless and impatient. Your tanks are beautiful
@HarrisonFjord-n3v
@HarrisonFjord-n3v 10 ай бұрын
You're known as the Al-geee girl in our home. Love your videos !
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hahahaha, this made me laugh 🤣 It is my privilege to be al Al-geee girl in your home
@HarrisonFjord-n3v
@HarrisonFjord-n3v 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids Glad we could give you a laugh Katy ! Looking forward to the garage tanks !
@SkunkShrimp
@SkunkShrimp 10 ай бұрын
I always enjoy your videos and look forward to them! Hope my daughter grows up loving fish like you do! Such an inspiration for young ladies!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
That's so lovely to hear! Thank you 😊
@pascoerusso8615
@pascoerusso8615 10 ай бұрын
Well done on setting up your new quarantine tank & your cichlids are looking amazing keep up the good work Kaity 🤗🤗😊
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😁😁🙏
@Gabriel-qh5yv
@Gabriel-qh5yv 10 ай бұрын
I enjoyed to see your hard work in your hobby... Fish they look happy and healthy ❤
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏🏼
@th3wick3d3nd3
@th3wick3d3nd3 10 ай бұрын
I would love to see an archer fish tank setup. Maybe a new project? They are so cool, not only do they spit water but they'll actually leap out of the tank to take the cricket from your hand.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Yessss, I love archer fish! They are so cool!
@th3wick3d3nd3
@th3wick3d3nd3 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids you should go for it because you're a highly skilled aquarist. You can keep them in a community aquarium if you drop the water level as they do jump. Or build a new tank with plants above and below the water level. They really are my favourite and I've kept every kind of aquarium fish over the years.
@AdriansFishroom
@AdriansFishroom 10 ай бұрын
Your tanks are looking amazing atm !🙌🏻🙏❤️🐶🇦🇺🦘
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you AB 😊🙏🏼🙏🏼🙏🏼
@smokeypc73
@smokeypc73 10 ай бұрын
Really enjoy your videos. Been out of the hobby for ten years and after watching yourself and BFP i have just gotten a small tank to start with my 9year old son to catch some fish in our creeks. Will work my way back into bigger tanks too, just need to convince the other half we have room. Always had American cichlids. Thank you.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
That's so awesome 😊 And thank you for taking the time to leave a comment, I love hearing this type of thing! I really hope your new setup goes well for you 😄🙏🏼
@FranknBerry05
@FranknBerry05 4 ай бұрын
I love cicihlids you have some beautiful aquariums and I can tell how much you love your cichlids as well 😊
@soulysephiroth
@soulysephiroth 9 ай бұрын
Those tanks look great. I also took an Red Sea reefer and turned it into fresh...ditched the sump though.
@travisrichards6181
@travisrichards6181 10 ай бұрын
Another great video! :) The mini heart attack we all get when the canister filter don’t fire up immediately lol I just did it myself this morning :) Hope the auction went/goes well!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hahaha, it's the worst!! And it happens way too often with them I swear 😅 And thank you, the auction went really well 😁
@MizeryScratcher
@MizeryScratcher 10 ай бұрын
beautiful, i've had many tanks over the years including salt water. you are a princess thanks Kaity....ps,Missouri,USA
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you :) :)
@lepolhart3242
@lepolhart3242 10 ай бұрын
Last time I cleaned my Fluval FX2 filter I didn`t put enough water in the canister so it had too much air in it and the filter wouldn`t start. Once the canister was full with water, it worked straight away. I`ve only had a canister filter for a few months and still getting used to it as I`ve never used one before.
@Hazel-Hill
@Hazel-Hill 10 ай бұрын
That was so fun. We should have a "who has the worst garage" contest. My sons have a bulldozer they are rebuilding on one side, I have fish stuff, bee stuff and bags of fleeces (wool) I'm sure I'll get to some day, to spin and weave.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hahaha, I've definitely got some bags of filter floss somewhere in there 🤣
@Raf1210
@Raf1210 10 ай бұрын
you're content is great, keep the videos coming!!!!😊
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊🙏🙏
@lynnrobertson4657
@lynnrobertson4657 10 ай бұрын
Hi kaity your fish are tanks are amazing thanks for sharing
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼
@Troy-ov7xu
@Troy-ov7xu 9 ай бұрын
Awesome video, made me laugh when your talking about the smell in the filter.
@tbates860
@tbates860 10 ай бұрын
Your set up is Beautiful !!!!!!!!!
@Gapihamiha6
@Gapihamiha6 10 ай бұрын
Kind lady you have really gorgeous and healty tanks. Open top in my place is no go water evaporate fast. My fish also jump out too.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏🙏
@noelmangion6316
@noelmangion6316 10 ай бұрын
Hi Kaity your cichlids tanks are looking fabulous can’t wait to see what you get from the fish action I can see that you love this hobby I love all my cichlids tanks and my Discus tank
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊🙏🏼 It certainly is a great hobby!!
@GenXHeart
@GenXHeart 10 ай бұрын
Layla's a cutie! Ha ha! Isn't that what garages are for? Tools and "Hmm, don't want this in the house, don't want to let it go...I'll just put this here for the next 8 months then decide!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hahaha, yes!! They are like the room equivalent of the bottom kitchen drawer 🤣
@evilone543
@evilone543 10 ай бұрын
I finally got my first African cichlids yesterday. 11 yellow labs and 3 turquoise jewels. I might have to move those jewels to their own tank later… and add more labs.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Yellow labs are beautiful!! I've got one on his own but they look so nice in a colony 😊
@fredhajji1871
@fredhajji1871 10 ай бұрын
Wow they are beautiful tanks I'm a big fan of african cichlids Keep up the good work. I'm going to start up a tank
@norbertthoens3561
@norbertthoens3561 10 ай бұрын
Da hast du zwei schöne Becken, Kaity! 👍Du liebst deine Fische und sie lieben dich! 😍
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 🥰🙏
@13UN-T
@13UN-T 10 ай бұрын
Kaity you are the pro in keeping these africal chiclids, i bought mabunas and it is not easy to keep these fish.
@charlsNG52A
@charlsNG52A 9 ай бұрын
I see each of your videos more than 3 times, your beauty always distracts me. ☺☺🥰 greetings from Mexico.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 9 ай бұрын
Awww, thank you!!
@chrishook6062
@chrishook6062 10 ай бұрын
Your tanganyika setup is amazing love the variety of fish ! Videos are informative and fun keep up the good work 👍
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you very very much 😊🙏
@franka6302
@franka6302 10 ай бұрын
The black substance is due to an anaerobic condition (no oxygen) takes lots of scrubbing to remove as you found out. Always great to see you again.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank goodness!! I'm glad it's not mould! Thank you heaps 😊
@franka6302
@franka6302 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids I tore down a tank with deep sand bed and the bottom of the tank had that substance. Pain to wash off. Caused by no 0xygen and hydrogen sulphide gas. Now I use a plenum with slow moving bubbler on it to create an anoxic condition(Low oxygen) it strips the oxygen molecules from the nitrates = N2
@toddt6730
@toddt6730 10 ай бұрын
Dr. Tim's is great for starting a tank quick
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Yes that stuff is fantastic!
@GrossoEscobar
@GrossoEscobar 10 ай бұрын
I can't wait until your tanganyika aquarium matures and see the dynamics of the livestock
@achevsyed6858
@achevsyed6858 10 ай бұрын
Looks amazing Great collection and very colorful Enjoyable video Best wishes From beautiful California USA
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much :D
@robg915
@robg915 10 ай бұрын
Discus will also warm up to you after time. But they are pain in the arse especially if you have high ph. Keep up the good work love your videos
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏🙏
@FlyTyer1948
@FlyTyer1948 10 ай бұрын
Gorgeous fish, especially those yellows. For me, all hardscape tanks wouldn’t work, those beauties would make me reconsider if I could have kept my tanks. Well done.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! It's definitely a lot of maintenance but it's workable! And even if you had a big sump with plants you could cut down maintenance a lot
@mifo2000
@mifo2000 10 ай бұрын
We need more women in the world like you! Smart, passionate, educational... Beautiful.
@dalejones4186
@dalejones4186 10 ай бұрын
Tickles me. Spotlessly clean home and everything in its place until you walk out into the garage and WHAMMM. Just kidding. love your videos. Thank you.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
😂😂😂 it's true though! Thank you 😊🙏🏼
@2010johnking
@2010johnking 10 ай бұрын
Those tanks are effing awesome! Especially the Tanganyika tank, holy smokes!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much :D
@lukeb1984
@lukeb1984 10 ай бұрын
Love your fishtanks eventho american chiclids are better 😉, good to see another fish keeper from my home town making awsome content, look forward to the next video 🐟🐠
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hahaha, nooooo, African Cichlids are the best 🤣 Thank you heaps 😊🙏🏼
@EvanWilliamG
@EvanWilliamG 10 ай бұрын
Your aquariums are beautiful. Wow
@mutensword602
@mutensword602 10 ай бұрын
Can’t wait for the next update.
@DavidSaysell
@DavidSaysell 8 ай бұрын
Good looking tanks and fish
@cameronfloyd2160
@cameronfloyd2160 10 ай бұрын
You can rerun a long standing filter if the canister has been sitting you just have to have it cycling for about a week to have things settle out :)
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Ohhhh, thank you! That is good to know!
@FranknBerry05
@FranknBerry05 10 ай бұрын
I actually want to get a aquarium and get some of the same fish they're so beautiful agree for freshwater the colors are amazing I'm new to this so i appreciate these videos I've learned a lot lately this was very informative as well! You're beautiful so that makes it even better 😊
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
That's great to hear! Thank you so much :)
@FranknBerry05
@FranknBerry05 10 ай бұрын
You're very welcome 😚
@sushobhanmanna3950
@sushobhanmanna3950 10 ай бұрын
Your videos always put a smile on my face. love from India 😍
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
That's awesome to hear 😊 Thank you! 🙏🏼
@hookedonprjonrojas2314
@hookedonprjonrojas2314 10 ай бұрын
Your fish and tanks are😍❤I especially love your tanganikans. I want a set up like that but they are so expensive here in PR 🇵🇷 and not such a great selection
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 😊 The price difference varies so much for them! They cost almost nothing in some countries
@jay-remedy-plz
@jay-remedy-plz 10 ай бұрын
One step closer to ASMR filter cleaning with our host Kaity 🤣 🎉
@paulsreef27
@paulsreef27 10 ай бұрын
Great job, your fish are beautiful!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏
@rustynail4x4
@rustynail4x4 10 ай бұрын
Love your fish tank setup. I want to learn more and start up my own tank. Where is the fish auction you speak of? How can I go to one? I’m on the Sunshine Coast so not far away.
@PureAndShrimple
@PureAndShrimple 10 ай бұрын
Ive juat found your channel and it looks fun! Your tanks are incredible!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Awww, thank you!! I'm glad to have you here 🤗
@PureAndShrimple
@PureAndShrimple 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids I'm binge-watching your videos now!
@johnwoodall3791
@johnwoodall3791 10 ай бұрын
Hi Katie., When you get a chance what places did you obtain most of your Fish, Such Awesome Colours and Very Beautiful Tanks, Very well done. Also what Creeks have you visited and collected such amazing Fish . I remember when I was a Teenager we Fished Creeks. In the Samford area and caught some really awesome Fish including Rainbows. Swordtail both Rainbow and The odd Red ones and some areas around Mt Crosby where the Water Treatment factory is and pretty much caught the same plus others which I have forgotten their names but colourful fish. I have Three Tanks I am about to Reset having been Empty for Five or so years due to to much Work Activity. Pilot (CPT) for a Major Airline. Be really interested in your thoughts of what to set up as I was going to go Salt Water Marine but having seen your set ups I am leaning now towards Fresh Water Like yours. Absolutely Awesome Stuff. You should be Proud of your Chanel and your Knowledge not to mention your Aquarium set ups, Just Beautiful. Kind Regards.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much John! I almost all my African Cichlids MAD Aquariums in Brisbane, and have a few from Smiths, Aquarium Central, and Nick's Aquarium Oceanarium. As far as the creeks go, we have collected mostly from Moggill Creek. I have a couple of videos on native fish collecting on my channel that you might enjoy checking out :) Personally, I prefer the ease of freshwater, as I've found the small saltwater tanks I've kept to be a pain when it comes to doing water changes. However, I have never kept a large saltwater tank, only small ones. I think it definitely depends on what interests you more too, because if you love saltwater you might not mind the extra maintenance
@johnwoodall3791
@johnwoodall3791 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids Thankyou Kaity. I think your exactly right and Fresh Water is the way to go. The Tanks of yours are totally amazing. So I think I will go with Fresh for now but I could always make one a Marine tank later but yes definately high maintenance. The colours of the Chicids are just as nice as Marine fish anyway. Awesome Stuff and yep I will look at your Sight for further inspiration all the time. I am waiting for my Next Flight to do which is Brisbane to Perth in about 2 Hours. Hate Easter time, So busy but thems the breaks. You have a really nice Easter and will as mentioned continue to keep an eye out on your sight. Thanks for sharing your thoughts. Much Aprecited. Sincerely John.
@samperson8787
@samperson8787 10 ай бұрын
Definitely need a quarantine tank👍🏾
@paklos99
@paklos99 10 ай бұрын
Fantastically beautiful fish and tanks. I’m just curious why your tanks don’t have lids though? Is there a beneficial good reason for it I haven’t heard of? I live near you up on the Sunshine Coast and hence I don’t want any moths, bugs airborne debris flying in them or my cats fishing my cichlids. 😁 I’ve been super excited, getting organised to set up my new upgraded 300 gallon tank for this week and your videos have been great to watch.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
That's great to hear!! And thank you 😄 I do have lids on these normally, I just didn't have them on in the video! I normally have netted lids on there, I got mine from NVS Aquariums on the Sunshine Coast 😊
@frewox
@frewox 10 ай бұрын
That venustus is super nice!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
I love her!!
@BradGryphonn
@BradGryphonn 10 ай бұрын
Love your tanks, Katy.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Brad 😄🙏🏼
@Metallinick
@Metallinick 10 ай бұрын
Love your videos and i make sure to watch everything you post! what do you use to colour feed your cichlids?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
I use Aquamunch colour flakes 😊
@floyd776
@floyd776 10 ай бұрын
like that whole setup --lounge looked very chill .My only crit is discus should have been in those beautiful tanks ☺
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
I did consider it!!
@EdgarPerez-ut8wb
@EdgarPerez-ut8wb 10 ай бұрын
Que ermosos acuarios 🤩 !!! Que tal te funciona el canister a nivel del acuario 🤔 , saludos...
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 and I have no idea! I didn't even realise you're meant to have the tank above the canister filter 😬
@LK50634
@LK50634 10 ай бұрын
very awesome video i love african cichlids too they are the freshwater versions of saltwater fishes
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
They really are 😊🐠🐟🐟
@LK50634
@LK50634 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids your welcome anytime my friend
@GandOAdventures
@GandOAdventures 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful tanks!! :) I would be afraid they would jump out! I've lost so many fish because they jumped out of the tank :( All the best!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you! They definitely do jump out without lids! I've got some netted lids I normally have on the top but I didn't have them on for this video
@Simply4Aquatics
@Simply4Aquatics 10 ай бұрын
Love the cleaning up method just throw it down the other end 😂😂😂
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Simple yet effective 🤣
@Dave_faith
@Dave_faith 10 ай бұрын
I lived in Kisumu for 5 years, so I'm familiar with Lake Victoria.
@pirat_morei561
@pirat_morei561 10 ай бұрын
Какая ты молодец с ума сойти❤ очень классно и крассиво
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😄
@idreessahadat3002
@idreessahadat3002 10 ай бұрын
I love your aquariums. My brother has 3 aquariums in Trinidad and right now we have a bunch of babies. We have goldens, blues and the brown ones. They can do well in most tanks and they are like little puppies😂😂.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! And that's so cool!! They are definitely like little water puppies 🤣
@idreessahadat3002
@idreessahadat3002 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids Yes. When we put our hand in the water they nip our fingers. We have gold fishes, and guppies also. We also breeded siamese fighters, gouramis and swordtails. But we dont have so many now. Time and all that.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
@@idreessahadat3002 ohhhh I love that 🥹 Yes if only there were more time in a day, the things I would do!
@tcosmanl9246
@tcosmanl9246 10 ай бұрын
crazy fish kaity ; hello!! from Turkey❤😅
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hello :D :D
@Lion-h3art
@Lion-h3art 10 ай бұрын
Great job, your content makes me want to convert my community rainbowfish tank to an all male hap tank. 🤔
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hahaha, do it!!!! 😁 I fully support this decision
@alan61979
@alan61979 10 ай бұрын
Canister filters work best when below the tank. Side by side isn't ideal. I've no doubt you'd be able to make a decent stand for that tank.
@El-Pleco
@El-Pleco 10 ай бұрын
Another nice video Kaity, are the auctions actually in the middle of Brisbane or the outskirts?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊 it's closer to the middle of Brisbane but still in the more suburban area and not in the actual city
@jeffweidemann927
@jeffweidemann927 10 ай бұрын
Hi Katie. You really should consider switching from seachem prime, to seachem safe. Safe is a highly concentrated powered form of prime. The only difference is, water and prime has 2 other additives, one to stabilise the liquid, and the other is to assist the fishes slime coat. The slime coat only really gets affected during transport, so if you are using prime to declorinate, then switching to safe, will save you a packet of money. Check out the packaging, and the amount of water you can treat with 250gm of safe will surprise you big time.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for the tip! I will check it out!
@scottevans4015
@scottevans4015 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful tanks I must say! You said you feed your African Cichlids to color them up. What if I may ask are you feeding them?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you!! I'm feeding these guys the Aquamunch colour flakes 😊
@AndreiGrig-fy7ir
@AndreiGrig-fy7ir 10 ай бұрын
so beautiful aquariums😍
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you :D
@Royjah-sp9rm
@Royjah-sp9rm 10 ай бұрын
Katy what do you feed your fish to help with the amazing color?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
I am feeding them Aquamunch colour flakes 😊
@Ayj517
@Ayj517 10 ай бұрын
Akvaryum odamda 3. tankımı kurma aşamasındayım. Bu hobi de sınır yok. Hayal ve yaratıcılık işin en güzel motivasyon aracı. Öyle bir zaman geliyor ki, üretime geçiş yaparak, daha profesyonel bir aşamaya geçebiliyorsun.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
That's awesome! Yes it's always possible to find space if you look hard enough lol
@richardgutierrez9223
@richardgutierrez9223 10 ай бұрын
It’s not loose connections on the canister filter it’s because your tanks on ground level so it’s harder to get the siphon action going
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Ohhhh, I had no idea! I learn something new every day 😂
@mark6016
@mark6016 3 ай бұрын
❤❤YOUR TANKS !!!❤❤
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 3 ай бұрын
Thank you 😊🙏🏻🙏🏻
@sergiomorales9264
@sergiomorales9264 10 ай бұрын
Beautiful tanks cutie ❤😊
@ChrisWijtmans
@ChrisWijtmans 10 ай бұрын
hmmm i would do some UV treatment on that filter and check if the black stuff is still there to make sure its not black mould. It did not look like black mould to me though.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Someone commented saying that it is likely biofilm from the driftwood and a build of anaerobic bacteria thankfully!
@ChrisWijtmans
@ChrisWijtmans 10 ай бұрын
probably@@Kaityscichlids
@ColossalKoi
@ColossalKoi 10 ай бұрын
Awesome ❤ content.. thanks 4sharing
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you for watching ❤️🙏
@colkellahan6676
@colkellahan6676 10 ай бұрын
Gday Kaity love your show, I have baby convicts and don't have the room to keep them all do you know any of the aquarium owners on the Gold Coast that would possibly do an exchange for products, just day to day running gear, plants of feed whatever ? hope thats ok to ask.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Hi there! I'm not 100% sure, it might be difficult to find somewhere because I've heard those guys breed like crazy! You could always try Arcy Aquariums or the Gold Coast Pet Store and see how you go
@colkellahan6676
@colkellahan6676 10 ай бұрын
You need to have a no mercy clean out and use all that wonderful space in the garage, I'll help you.
@roohollahyeylaghiashrafi7095
@roohollahyeylaghiashrafi7095 10 ай бұрын
Very good
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you :D
@S7H4M
@S7H4M 10 ай бұрын
bro put demasoni's in the lake malawi one cuz they are soo good like extremely beatiful
@Ymmoyason224
@Ymmoyason224 10 ай бұрын
Hi. I love your videos👍wouldent you like to try discus. I think you would make a top notch discus keeper😊 All the best from Tommy in sweden
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you Tommy!! I kept them a few years back and loved them! I just found it hard to cope with the unpredictability of illness with them sometimes 😭 They are beautiful fish though
@Ymmoyason224
@Ymmoyason224 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids sorry about my spelling. But it is easier for you to understand this,than if i wright in swedish 😄 Im verry impressed with your aquariums i must say. And such a nice little apartment to! Thats quality life i would say😀
@ZbigniewPawlak-u9m
@ZbigniewPawlak-u9m 9 ай бұрын
Super ❤❤❤❤❤❤
@gypsyman1939
@gypsyman1939 7 ай бұрын
I need help! I have two yellow labs chiclids with 2 mbuna’s one male one female. I put a convict in 2 months ago and they went after him a little but now he’s fine with the other 4. I put a pleco in there and they keep biting its tail and it died, I put a Oscar in there at the same time and a few chiclids chased him and pecked him and he didn’t swim away most the time he stayed right there until he got bit real good! Then I took him out and put him in a breeder tank floating in the tank for a week so they could get used to him. I put him back in two days ago around 2:00pm and they were for the most part good with him a few chases. I watched for a few hours back and forth and everyone was doing good. I woke up yesterday and they severely messed him up on all his fins and even his mouth was bit and when I went to get him out they were all taking turns biting him and chasing him down. Even the convict was biting his mouth while others were biting all of him. Why can’t I put any other fish in there with them? They are all the same size and they did same thing a month ago to a fire belly Oscar! Need help
@sasankaLK
@sasankaLK 10 ай бұрын
how many days can used tank water without refill in this filter ???
@max.0328
@max.0328 10 ай бұрын
I am the king of junk,but you milady are the true empress!!! I can only feel humble.HAIL KAITY!!!😂😂😂 I'm curious about what you found at the auction.
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Thank you so much 👸🏼👸🏼👸🏼 I always wanted to be empress of something 🤣 And the auction was a success 😁 I've got some stuff to show in next week's video!
@transilvania5811
@transilvania5811 10 ай бұрын
I have an African cichlid (Melanochromis johanni) that picks up sand in its mouth and keeps moving it around. Why is it doing this? Is it somehow building a nest?
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
Yes, normally that is what they are doing! They like to build little territories. Sometimes they will sift through the sand looking for food too :)
@ZbigniewPawlak-u9m
@ZbigniewPawlak-u9m 9 ай бұрын
Dzień dobry pozdrawiam serdecznie dużo zdrowia dla ciebie 🌺 Piękne akwariq ❤
@JKAquascaping
@JKAquascaping 10 ай бұрын
Hey! I hope you will be attending the pet show in Brisbane in June! I am going to be competing in the Dymax Aquascaping competition and would love to say hello :) Happy to flick you a message instead of a comment on here -Josh
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
I just checked the date and if it's the 22nd of June I'm going to be away again for the Brisbane one 😭 Will you be attending any of the shows in the other cities?
@JKAquascaping
@JKAquascaping 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids unfortunately not, the Brisbane show is the one that is holding the national aquascaping comp this year so thats the one im attending 😭
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
@@JKAquascaping Darn it!! 😭 I only booked my flights a few weeks ago, I 100% would have booked them for later in June if I knew. I'm so disappointed I'll miss it :'(
@JKAquascaping
@JKAquascaping 10 ай бұрын
@@Kaityscichlids actually i lie. Ill be at the Melbourne show helping out the Dymax crew for a bit.
@weneedmovies
@weneedmovies 10 ай бұрын
Time for you to do a Lake Victoria Aquarium. Think about it, it would be all 3 lakes In Africa…Please do It!!
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
That's what I'm thinking too!! That is the long-term plan. I just need to find the space :O
@vivennaidoo
@vivennaidoo 10 ай бұрын
Kaity have you ever considered keeping Saltwater down the line or you gonna stick to freshwater
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
I definitely would, but probably saltwater fish only and no corals! I've kept a couple of small saltwater tanks but never stuck with them, however, I think I'd like to try a big one
@JKFISHWORLD
@JKFISHWORLD 10 ай бұрын
One women army 💞🐠🐠🐠superb,, fan from INDIA
@Kaityscichlids
@Kaityscichlids 10 ай бұрын
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