Swimming with the Cichlids!

every day that I can I swim with all of the variety of cichlids fish in my aquascape ecosystem rec pond. See what it looks underwater as we go swimming with the plants, rocks and fish!
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[@w426a]

Fresh water shrimp and craws will also clear the water. Beautiful pond, awesome therapy session.

[@BC-kx5zb]

You should have a live 24hr kamp kenan cichlid pond cam.

[@AlbertoMartinez765]

YES!

[@ryhanmalifts]

This would definitely help him hit over a million subscribers

[@oscarmayer5530]

For a guy that didn’t know much about fish or plants you totally nailed it. What a blast. I watched it a second time on mute. So calming

[@stepford702]

Hands down my favorite fish! I had a cichlid tank for about 10 years. It broke my heart, but I gave the tank to a family member who was having some depression. But I knew he was a fish fanatic, and I hoped it would cheer him up. What can I say, family over fish. It's been years, but I'm saving up for another beautiful cichlid tank. They are amazing, intelligent little guys!

[@TEAMAquascape]

The Aquascape Ecosystem in action!!!

[@TheHeadown]

It´s a truly beautiful and inspiring environment. Keep it up, guys. 😊👍🏻

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

Hope to get a pond from you guys one day, it snows where I live though!

[@rajahassan464]

I want one

[@JanieAmericanIrish7777]

My blood pressure just dropped watching this video . How beautiful and peaceful ...👍🌻🐟

[@joshuarossmata7528]

I love your pond where you can swim with your fishes, very love it. Nice idea of the pond

[@beckybarnes338]

That pond is just beautiful in every way and its only going to get better. I love seeing the fish explore all the nooks and crannies. Such beautiful colours too, cichlids are awesome.

[@thewesleywoods]

Absolutely insane brother, what a priviledge and honor it must be to live alongside these amazing creatures. As always, thanks for sharing!

[@motormoto2788]

I love how everything are set up... Got a society of cichlids when I was a kid and watching you is like a paradise.

[@anegoggle4291]

Put a glass alongside the pond, dig a room on the other side.You'll be able to enjoy watching these beautiful fishes while sit on sofa and drink a cup of tea.

[@MakoyUnggoy]

I came to see the pond but was just as impressed with all the plants...We had Elephant ear plants growing near the house when I lived in the Philippines, they were massive

[@420homelands]

I would love to see you add some Frontosa to your pond. They are considered the gentle giants of the african cichlids and would get massive in your pond. Not to mention they are gorgeous!

[@javiernapoles3145]

Oh man you have the best natural aquarium ever ! I can’t say enough about what watching you have done to my creative mind.

[@nyrob420]

What a awesome experience you get to have anytime you have the urge, way better than any swimming pool could ever be.

[@colepfeiffer4355]

Awesome pond. This is the best life cichlids could have because for them it feels like they’re in the wild without predators

[@tyronelogan1489]

I would have liked to see the construction of the pond. The best I've seen ever

[@Baffi_]

Go back to Florida Aquatic nurseries, get some large anubias barteri to plant on the rocks in different spots

[@littleboatgaming]

Yes I agree

[@justino1980]

Would be neat but the African cichlids will most likely shred them.

[@ilc_mike.2241]

@@justino1980 nah

[@edbeaulieu5916]

Sounds good!

[@Akiweb92]

First of all, your pond is amazing! It's my dream to have such a beautiful pond of african cichlids! At 15:21, the blue fishes with yellow fins are Pseudotropheus Acei from Lake Malawi. It's so cool that you added some branches of wood because Pseudotropheus Acei are frequently found in sandy areas near fallen branches of wood and tree trunks in the wild. They graze algae on the wood. At 10:02 these are "Maingano" (not maingamo), now their scientific name is Melanochromis Cyaneorhabdos. And you're right, these fishes are called "Mbunas", which means "rockfish".

[@alyssamartin5931]

I cant wait to see all the grasses at the bottom of the pond. The fish will love it.

[@joehobl7933]

This pond is perfect for this cichlids. Love it. Maybe you want add some cyphotilapia frontosa 🤓

[@vestafreyja]

Your pronunciation of mbuna is spot on. In the shallow areas of your pond you might consider some of the shell dwelling Cichlids and scatter loads of shells around.

[@minhpham27]

Amazing ecosystem that you have created. Makes me very happy that you got thriving animals and plants. Are you putting in more plants? That will help with breaking down the nutrients.

[@BenOchart]

Took cichlid keeping to an entire new level! Very cool.

[@user-jg8ry3rx7p]

So Happy you have been able to enjoy the pond! Really clean up nicely! Love the selection of fish! Enjoyed being apart of the Build!! Great Time!!!

[@KampKenan]

Thanks for your help!

[@TheMythicalPotatos]

The pond look great with 🐠

[@celticbarry9877]

Amazing, I like the guppies in there also. Good thing for the other fish to eat and guppies also eat algae so they work as cleaners and food and they breed like crazy so they will always have good numbers.

[@jmagana924]

You live the life My friend...nice pond beautiful cichlids...

[@bazinga3464]

Wow. I’m jealous. That pond is AMAZING.

[@aina3387]

Now I want some cichlids. But I already have three tanks in a 1 bedroom apartment, so it isn't going to happen. It's so peaceful watching your pond and seeing how things develop. I love seeing that there are already little babies and everything.

[@ericjackson62]

I don’t care what it takes. I’m gonna get a pond just like this in my backyard. This is so awesome 👏

[@lordgrubbin9394]

Oh my goodness! You´ve literally got the most amazing plants right in your backyard, It´s a dream come true! That strange vine is called Aristolochia gigantea and you were right with the Monstera deliciosa. Both will justify their Name very soon. Monstera deliciosa can really grow to enormous sizes, climbing trees and developing leaves up to six feet Long and beautiful Flowers.

[@KampKenan]

Thanks! I live the plants also! It’s fun to learn about the different varieties! Love how it all comes together!

[@gregbrashear]

Definitely need a couple Razorback musks running around in there. They won’t harm the fish and are small enough to not add a heavy bio load, and big enough to not lose them. Great video. Rec pond is my dream

[@juliereis146]

The fish eating at you (if you can handle the feeling of it) is actually a great thing for your skin lol! They’re eating all of the dead skin cells off and just like you said it is the same as going to a spa. But you don’t have to leave your backyard for the results 💖💖💖💖🥰🥰🥰🥰🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠🐠

[@dirtybirdchi]

Your pond is speechless.. No words to describe the beautiful habitat of fish.. Love it

[@RoyDumaw]

As an long time african cichlid fan, I envy you brother. You are living the dream. Awesome pond! 👏👏👏

[@gumby8274]

Great video! As a cichlid guy myself, I love seeing people take interest in their behavior. Amazing parents and amazing life cycles throughout the family. I would suggest one KINDA big thing though. To truly experience the behavior of the small cichlids of the rift lakes, you need a predator. 2 or 3 emperor cichlids (preferably of the same sex) would keep populations in check and bring out the natural rock dwelling behavior of the smaller species.

[@backwheelbandits280]

I wanna see this once a week please its awesome love it

[@Crystalspets]

I really enjoyed wathching you swim with your awesome fishes today

[@Mcnealym11]

Please consider adding Victorian chiclids to your pond kenan! They come from the 3rd lesser known rift lake. They are zo beautiful and under appreciated! Also look into synodontis lucipinnis or Petracola, both are small species of catfish native to tanganyika. I work at a fish store down here in Portland Oregon that's famous for having one of the biggest supplies and varieties of African cichlids in the country. I'd love to see more rift species represented in your pond!

[@tonysprimitiveanimals8445]

Yes your aquarium is the ultimate aquarium bro, I don’t think anyone has ever had a swimming pool pond like yours before. Awesome under water video I loved it. 👍👍👍

[@graffic13]

JOEY KING OF DIY needs to come visit you!!! Also super impressed with your plant knowledge!! Kudos!

[@joshgreen5399]

You should add some type of shell dweller. Little piles or shells in a specific area of the pond. This is the craziest pond I have ever seen. Would love to see it in person.

[@vicaroo001]

This was AMAZING! I got eight tanks here with various species but my life with them is NOTHING like this!!!

[@sonnymanansala8968]

Thought of this idea and checked if somebody has done it. Not disappointed. This looks so natural.

[@onasishernandez6875]

I have to say that I'm getting more and more demanding with every single video that I watch....but this one in particular is absolutely special....thaks a lot for sharing ....well done....

[@elhavenopuormatro8027]

I love love your pond so much!

[@mariadorame6416]

Every look so nice under water amazing I love your land.

[@melissavines4454]

Wow pond is amazing, you knocked it outta the park on this one!

[@katielitty1989]

Pond is clearing up really well. Beautiful fish!

[@kimuseni]

That’s awesome. First time I see cyclids on outdoor pond

[@Cichlids23]

As an African Cichlid Nut, that pond is absolutely EPIC!!

[@patriciaramirez986]

Totally awesome..I had a headache so i sat down to watch this video. Headache is now gone. Its amazing that watching fish can relieve you stress!! Stay Blessed.

[@floricavasiliu8811]

Amazing and such a healthy environment for cichlids. Wish I could have that kind of setup instead of an aquarium.

[@TheHeadown]

"Swimming with.."? Count me in. (: What a beautiful pond/environment it turns out to be and this is only the beginning as this pond matures. Those Cichlids are not only beautiful and interesting, but they´re also a vital element for this ecosystem. Keep it up up. 👍🏻😉

[@Treeplanter73]

Thank you Kenan, I had a horrible day today. Your video called me down and made me smile. Keep up the great work. I'm doing my best to conserve and educate up here in wi. Yes I remember the magic garden 👍

[@baileyb7756]

This is one of the most bad ass things ever, cant wait until the population really booms its going to be beautiful

[@garysmith2163]

Amazing pond, lovely fish 🐠

[@AJnature568]

Omg that pond is my dream

[@eve7568]

This is so amazing it’s like you cut a piece of AfricaS lake & placed it in your yard. and cichlids are the best!!!!! Better than koi & Tropheus Duboisi are even cooler they have cute body’s and are super fast and they school ! I’m excited for the grass bed but i love how you have more rocks I think the rocks are cooler looking than plants!!!! wish I could swim in there 😍

[@nicchauvin1096]

This is an amazing idea! When you're adding plants, I would suggest some anubias. It's native to Africa, tough enough that cichlids don't eat it, it can grow into massive clusters with roots that act like mangroves (fry nurseries), it can attach to rocks or logs, and it can grow up through the surface.

[@lucas.2.3.9.4]

The grass you're putting in is gonna make it look so much better!

[@thatkidwil1201]

That is really cool all of those fish look happy and their colors are beautiful!

[@cbdvoodoo3809]

That was so awesome just the fact you're creating an ecosystem once you bring in the grasses the Cranes will fly in and help control the population of the guppies 🙌🏽 supper cool 👍🏽

[@jonah3562]

You should add some African shell dwellers to the bottom of the pond that would look amazing !

[@DM-py7pj]

This is my dream. Amazing. Thanks for sharing.

[@edbeaulieu5916]

Incredible!!! I love seeing the progression of the pond and watching the Ecosystem become established! The Cichlids are a great choice Kenan!

[@livinlifefullest1216]

I can’t believe I use to watch you BMX as I grew up. This is amazing. Love the electric blues

[@ahmadechols7784]

Does he have videos of bmx

[@markmosinski5881]

Love how clear it is.

[@chop9689]

Fish keeping on the next level ..great !!

[@jeffmueller2835]

U need to add more aquarium plants underwater and it will take care of all that algae

[@calebmayo2621]

Bro your the luckiest dude on the planet you have every species i have just in as natural of a habitat it could be

[@blackwidow8805]

Your pond is beautiful! It’s like a fish kingdom.

[@taffyapples3148]

This is legit my dream I’m so happy u get to enjoy yhis

[@michaelwall1721]

You should consider getting a population of Malaysian trumpet snails or Ramshorn snails. They would help eat algae, decaying plants, leftover food , and the cichlids will even feed on snails so it’s a beautiful addition to any ecosystem

[@thienanoanthai4043]

i love your pond.....so calm and amazing

[@johndzwon1309]

"Pozdrowienia" from Poland , great pond !

[@RoGuExPaNcAkE]

This pond is goals man. You should put some Humphead cichlids in there.

[@roycooper7461]

man this is a really cool setup swimming with rift valley cichlids in your backyard just awesome

[@guillezp2551]

congrats on making such a cool pond, it is like u have a "wild pond" u could say in your garden as if it is its own ecosystem

[@thewaterwarrior9817]

6:16 cool transition

[@LaGrasa617]

Awesome Job brother!!!!! I’m definitely amazed! I just wish that the Malawi Cichlids and the Tanganyikan cichlids were separated...I’m a Tanganyikan guy. An all Tanganyikan pond would of been sweet!!!!!! Thank you for the video.

[@mbdieter7308]

Pond looks fabulous!

[@jakerizon3482]

loved how you remember that paul placed half of the fishes from his cichlid tank in that pond

[@BradK02]

Amazing......way better than koi pond for me. How deep is your pond. And the fish is not even scared of you.👍

[@devinmuller8726]

This is Amazing. It literally looks like the real lake Malawi. I Love the algae on the stones and that they interact with them.

[@trabachin0]

Loved the mix of Africans u got the red zebras acei yellow labradonis electric blues and many more!

[@AnimalsatHomePodcast]

Looks great, Kenan! Can’t wait to see how evolves.

[@ashleydawdy358]

Looks so peaceful

[@RasenganShuRi]

ABSOLUTELY STUNNING FOOTAGE. I WISH I HAD A CICHLID POND IN MY OWN BACKYARD. WOULD ALSO LIKE TO SEEN SOME ZAIRE FRONTOSAS IN THERE TOO!!

[@ethanwright5461]

Frontosas are Tanganyikan, his current cichlids are malawis, it's not a good idea to mix

[@lilfluppy6432]

Crystal clear!

[@ahmadechols7784]

This is amazing and that underwater forest sounds even cooler!!!😃🤩

[@alasdairaquatics]

Wow, as a Fish/Aquascape KZbinr myself I can say I am well and truly jealous! Kenan your pond is a masterpiece and I'm sure it will keep getting better as time goes on. Thanks for the wonderful video as always! Alasdair Aquatics of the UK!

[@aisyahecah1]

Wow so beautiful ...fish swimming around😱😱😱 Love it😍😍😍 Always love watch kamp kenan Big love from MALAYSIA

[@swing_tgr]

Hi fromd Indonesia

[@aisyahecah1]

@@swing_tgr hi 🤗

[@cichlidtube1777]

The last thing you need now is some sort of synodontis catfish to finish it off. You would love to see them swim around in groups along the rocks. They also eat algea off the rocks to. I have some in my aquariums and i can watch them for hours so if they was in your pond that would definitely finish it off. It already looks so natural just like the real lake tanganyika i love your pond.

[@DragonsRage92]

You should do a time-lapse video one day like get a GoPro and stick it in your pond and just do a time-lapse video of a day in the life of your pond

[@GSP-76]

I saw Frontosa, Mbuna, Tropheus along with the Peacocks and Haps...very nice.

[@faye2696]

I love watching your videos you have such a beautiful place . Learn so much from you . Thank you for taking out the time to teach us .

[@that_skinnhead7109]

Hey kenan, you made me , me you let me out of my shell and I now have the love from your videos to us and I can express that love to reptiles .thank you kenan

[@KingKhan-dv7ze]

Why does this not have more views?! I’ve watched this three times since it came out