The Growth & Evolution of the 6FT 135G CICHLID TANK

[@robertjohnston25]

7 water changes in a year on a tank like that is absolutely insane! And the fish still grew nicely which is evidence that as long as the water chemistry is good, you don’t need the water changes! Very cool! Would love to see more about the algae scrubber. Do you ever clean it? Feed the algae to the fish? Etc.

[@Prim3e]

Amazing peacocks! Cant wait for the 475 to get up and running!

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! Me too 👍🏻

[@tjautocross]

Really nice tank. The setup with the algae scrubber is very interesting. Thanks Troy!!

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@TriumphLover]

I wish I could get you to Tucson to set up one for me. 😊

[@NelsonSantos-d4p]

Cichlid bros always updated when it comes to latest innovation or style,and one thing is they deliver the info or background clearly,i love cichlid bros .

[@CichlidBros]

Really appreciate that!

[@michaelellerbe1434]

Awesome video brother!!! Agree that friendship is one of the greatest aspects of the hobby! Those German reds are growing up to something and I look forward to seeing them in your display tank!

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks again man! They’ll be going in the tank in a few weeks probably. Can’t wait!

[@LA61582]

very amazing update nice video wow beautiful tank and cichlids

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@LA61582]

Your 👍🏾 welcome anytime my friend

[@sandyloyst1811]

Troy, that was very enjoyable and interesting. I love this tank and every fish is beautiful in it's own way. Every fish is also a 10/10. Just imagine them all in another 2 years. I'm also super glad that new investment underneath paid off and I'm wondering if you will install one on the new build? Thanks so much for sharing. Peace. TEAM TROY!

[@noelmangion6316]

That was a amazing video the cichlids are looking great and the colours are popping out nicely they look really healthy can’t wait to see the plywood tank finished i think it’s going to look really amazing 👍

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you, really appreciate it!

[@marknestorovich1175]

Looks fantastic. That is funny. In my 75 I set up a month ago my red shoulder is the boss and the second in command is my dragon blood. Same as yours.

[@BenOchart]

Beautiful. I have found peacocks to be more aggressive than the haps. It will be interesting to see if a hap takes over as the boss after putting on size.

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks Ben! It will be interesting to watch and see what happens

[@SanderAiRS86]

Your video's are the reason why I bought my first aquarium to put african cichlids in!

[@CichlidBros]

Love to hear that!

[@SanderAiRS86]

@@CichlidBros I am from Belgium. Just bought a juwel rio 450. Buying rocks tomorrow and doing the sand/rocks and install next week. Only one question though, will 1 fx6 filter be enough for the tank?

[@PriceTagAquariums]

I really like all the color combination in all the peas/haps. Some of your favorites are some of mine as well and I hope to see the coloration in mine. Also, I really like videos like this. Ben Ochart did one recently like this on his 300G. It's nice to see what each fish keepers tank set ups look like from start to finish. Great video! Thank you!

[@CichlidBros]

Keep an eye out for one of our next videos, Ben may be making an appearance!

[@PriceTagAquariums]

@@CichlidBros Awesome. I'll be looking forward to it!

[@rudratumuluri7814]

The peacocks are amazing. Could I please have some recommendations for fish for my 412 gallon tank which has oscars, an ebjd, a vieja synspillum male,geophagus surinamensis, salvini,firemouth,peacock bass and an asian arowana

[@KawiKlx143]

Im up to 4 dragonbloods in my show tank my favorite for sure!

[@jaredfulton6047]

Always a great video! I gotta get a couple of those EBAs they look so good. I can’t find any near me

[@SterlingConsultantsLLC]

Hi. Can you provide an update on the impact of the algae scrubber? Do you recommend it?

[@miguelcintron7048]

German Reds are so beautiful but I’ve had 3 and colors were amazing and they can be a nightmare as well rehomed 2 and the 3rd was my tank boss until my haps got some size and the German Red went completely colored down and now he’s a grey fish lol every once in a while he flashes his Red for a few minutes and back to bland . I love your and the channel, can’t wait to see the 475 gallon up and running

[@XantheOrtega]

Hey Troy. Awesome video. Has that algae scraper ever scratch your glass?

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! And nope

[@gregory7414]

Beautiful tank. Is it glass or acrylic ? TGIF from NJ

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks! This one is glass from Custom Aquariums

[@gregory7414]

Thanks

[@christopherkenyon7112]

How many peacock cichlids do you guys recommend for a 60 gallon taller tank? And what peacocks do you recommend that are less aggressive? Thank you

[@andrewderksen3342]

I really like lake Victoria Flam Back kyoga❤️🙌 (Love the Green body and red back 👀)

[@飛雲-o7g]

🐟🥰👍

[@amytaylor7058]

Can u use sucker fish or catfish in your tank?

[@donhabel1590]

Great video but looking forward to seeing the new built last video showed the leak test you got passed that 👍

[@CichlidBros]

Coming soon

[@donhabel1590]

@@CichlidBros GREAT

[@donhabel1590]

@@CichlidBros GREAT can't wait

[@burrow2chase]

What is it about lwandas? I’ve never had luck with any in my main African tank. They are always too docile and end up getting beat up pretty bad. I’ve had this happen 4 times now, which sucks because I really want one in my main display

[@CichlidBros]

Yeah they do seem to be more timid than other peacocks. Seems like a recurring theme with them

[@ranjithganesh7444]

Can we keep shell dwellers with mbuna cichlid ?

[@CichlidBros]

I would recommend it. Mbuna would like bully/eat the shellies

[@laoboy1]

What’s the update on the plywood tank?

[@CichlidBros]

It’s coming soon.

[@beaversfever]

❤❤❤❤

[@richardgiacomotti404]

👍👍👍

[@andrewderksen3342]

Hey quick off topic question ❓ Can a female yellow lab have No black on it ? (Completely yellow ) Thanks :)

[@CichlidBros]

Usually females will have less black on fins

[@carlwagers9829]

A year! Holy crap dude. I'm old!

[@CichlidBros]

Time flies

[@carlwagers9829]

@CichlidBros yep, and only 7 water changes is crazy

[@JulioPerez-ew1uv]

Cichlid bros U know where i can get 4-5inch firemouth ciclhid at?

[@CichlidBros]

Imperial tropicals or tangled up in cichlids

[@dascudder]

The Peacocks going to be OK in with the Acara? I thought American cichlids are kept in softer water and lower PH than Africans? (not a dig, I know very little about American Cichlids... only African, so keen to understand)

[@CichlidBros]

Yep they’ll be fine. It’s just temporary. But I also don’t chase parameters - all of my tanks have the same water. Consistency and managing nitrates is key 🔑

[@dascudder]

@@CichlidBros cheers fella. I’m the same with my Africans. Just have very little understanding of Americans is all

[@leedibiasio9229]

Not sure why these scrubbers have not caught on in freshwater

[@CichlidBros]

Agreed! Definitely a big upfront investment, but has been worth it in a big cichlid tank where water changes are frequent

[@TheGaryj57]

wow!! only $600 FOR A 66 INCH LIGHT ARE YOU SERIOUS?

[@CichlidBros]

If it’s not for you then just don’t buy it. Not too difficult 🤷🏻‍♂️