Top 10 Favorite South Americans Cichlids

[@krzysztofkopaczewski4319]

Nice video. My favorite cichlids are: discus and the oscar👍

[@edwinosae]

My favorite South American cichlids have always been Oscars (always will forever be my top favorite fish) the pike cichlids and the Severums.

[@mitchellhalloran4394]

Love the Acaronia Nassa, it's peaceful and awesome copper color. Also worthy of mentioning is the Cichlasoma Bocourti, big, passive and beautiful for a Central American

[@homarperez8938]

I love the regular Blue Acara too! I think it'd fit nicely in either of your American Cichlid tanks

[@beat_2008]

They do get bullied the most. I have one with My convicts, they dont bother him as much as my auratus and turkana jewel do

[@jackievarughese3945]

@@beat_2008 Is your Blue Acara fully grown ?

[@beat_2008]

@@jackievarughese3945 he died sadly in may

[@jackievarughese3945]

@@beat_2008 awww, I lost one of mine last year. Got 1 left, I got someone that bred the Trinidad Blue Acaras, thinking of buying two of em

[@tjautocross]

Nicely done, as always. Thanks Troy!!

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@jasonmaceyko1902]

Great video !!

[@saselazeski1109]

i have electric blue acara... they are amazing.... i have german blue rams to.... amazing fish...

[@adrienneconley7418]

another great video!

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@opethmike]

This channel has really sparked my interest in cichlids; if I can convince my partner of another tank, I'm sure that South American is the way I would go.

[@CichlidBros]

Very nice!

[@mellowsohype]

I absolutely love my Electric Blue Acaras. Super cool color, they get beefy, they’re personable as hell, and they’re very Hardy. Everyone should own EBAs!

[@CichlidBros]

Agreed!

[@Gilsfishroom]

I have kept most of the fish on the list and my number one is definitely my Chocolate Cichlid. Awesome colour, awesome personality and peaceful. He is a gentle giant.

[@CichlidBros]

Very underrated cichlid!

[@sheilabruin-blake9507]

Really peaceful to watch

[@petergriffingoeswild4215]

i like the oscar it very beautiful😀😀😀😀

[@Mortalis1386]

My personal favorites are the Red terrors and the Red tiger. I have a breeding pair of Red terrors at the moment. Absolutely beautiful. Salvinis are amazing as well.

[@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030]

great vid

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks!

[@quinnhawkinson894]

Great video. You guys have inspired me to keep building more South American tanks!

[@CichlidBros]

Awesome!

[@Joshym93]

So hard to pick a favourite as I love most South American Cichlids however the Red Terror is up there for me. And the Black ram

[@rustyfan89]

I love how you see all of your big cichlids and then all the sudden, here comes your bala shark!

[@CichlidBros]

🦈🦈🦈

[@kathleendircks5577]

Electric Blue Acara❤

[@billypilgrim5329]

I just got a 576 liter tank and this video has helped me make up my mind, it will be South American cichlids

[@bfrerck]

I don't think the Jack Dempsey gets enough love. I love this fish.

[@CichlidBros]

Oh it’s one of our favorites. But it’s Central American, so it’ll be on that list for sure

[@bfrerck]

I see your love. Just watched your Jack Dempsey video. Keep up the great work.

[@mandymoore5774]

EBA’s are just awesome I’ve got 2 & they really do hold their own.

[@CichlidBros]

One of the best!

[@BoldSooner058]

I had a tiger Oscar as my first Cichlid and they are definitely one of my favorites I also like the apistogramma but I would have to say my absolute favorite is the electric blue acara. So a beautiful fish eat too keep and works well with most other fish. Currently have 8 in my 75.

[@thominaduncanson7596]

Love angelfish, but now you have piqued my interest in apistogrammas and rams. Well done information, too.

[@PULAG]

I always thought it was 'peaked'.. dang.

[@thominaduncanson7596]

@@PULAG -English, whether it is the American or British variety, is the most maddening language on Earth. (And I was born in the U.S.A. before Bruce Springsteen sang his hit song.) Just one example: “Have you read the latest book about President Trump?” vs “Let me read you a verse from the Gospel of John in the New Testament.” Both usages are spelled the same, but are used in entirely different time contexts and content contexts-the latter being somewhat nebulous at best. 😎

[@francescocarucci3279]

Quanto cresce un Astronotus in un acquario di 125 litri

[@charlesfranklin3533]

I Have Always Been a Fan Of the Oscar and Green Terror Cichlid's. The Green Terror's Color when They are fully Grown are Second To None. And the Oscar's Size at fully Grown at 12 To 14 Inches Can't Be Beat. I Currently have 4 fully Grown Oscar's in My 150 Gallon Bow Front Aquarium and The Are Awesome.

[@CichlidBros]

Agreed!

[@ReptileCrib73]

I liked your list a lot! But I missed Ivanacara advokata which one of my absolute favorites. I’ve got a pair I’m happy to say!😁💪

[@CichlidBros]

Definitely one I want to keep in the future!

[@Yungbobby100]

My favorite cichlid are the Green terror and the Oscar fish.

[@jybrokenhearted]

Curviceps have been a favorite of mine for decades.

[@jamesclough2638]

Love the chocolate cichlid

[@ferzepeda1208]

Oscar fish for me is the best

[@Danielzmalawi]

I love anything fish that can swim😂😂😅

[@CichlidBros]

Haha fair enough

[@lachevious]

Yay i have this guy!!

[@jasono4735]

Great list! I have Rams currently with my geo tapajos and severums and it is working great. I have a backup tank just in case but everyone gets along well so far.

[@rajadey4919]

Discus is a maintenance hazard specially the hybrids or tank bred discus. Their food which consists of heart mix really creates daily water change schedule which is really hectic.

[@ThePsantos2397]

i love angelfish i have 4 in my 55

[@PULAG]

You been to the underground fish fighting society in Coloma, MI? Super competitive and can score some great fish and cash. I went national last year with my Jacky Dempingson.

[@NoxNoire-]

Crazy to know I had most of these fish except an Electric Blue Acara. I always wondered if I should ever get one.

[@CichlidBros]

Highly recommend it!

[@NoxNoire-]

@@CichlidBros I may have to see one to get one. Though I'm worried that my Green Terror would bully an Electric Blue Acara.

[@robertdinatale4536]

@@NoxNoire- mine get along very well. They actually spawn together on a regular basis

[@austinhigley9295]

I love my atabapo red like cichlid. He's about a foot long and has amazing red coloration with great personality

[@nadeemtoma7554]

The best video ever 👍👍👍❤️🙏🏻✝️🌹⭐️

[@CichlidBros]

Thank you!

[@exoticfinssg3299]

Missed out on the peacock bass bro

[@alfredsinkllc4870]

Agree. I like 2 tanks south america and african then mix match

[@soubhik52]

My favourite Oscar fish❤❤❤, just love my oscars

[@jaymilo8425]

Glad you didn't put the rams on your list only as an honorable mention because my girlfriend has 2 German blue rams and they literally pulled a Thanos on her 65 gallon. A male and female ger.an blue ram pair killed 22 of her fish in about 9 days, ottos, Cory's, swordtails, tetras, guppies all murdered and savagely! By day zero aggressive behavior towards any of rhe fish buy by morning dead fish fins chewed off no eyes ever! I moved the 2 killers into their own 29 gallon tank after my girlfriend was heartbroken and ready to quit the hobby. Anyway enjoy the videos as always keep up the good work

[@mikecole1095]

Just got a blood parrot cichlid, love his personality!

[@patrobb4624]

Yes I have 3 of them, very entertaining

[@mikecole1095]

@@patrobb4624 my blood parrot will spend all afternoon digging a hole in the substrate moving one gravel at a time then I will fill it back up and then he will dig it out again, it’s funny 🤣

[@patrobb4624]

@@mikecole1095 Lol, they want their decor their way for sure. Feeding time is lovely too, they are straight up to greet you and always interested in what is going on, cute lol

[@mikecole1095]

@@patrobb4624 mine seems shy at times and other times it’s more interactive

[@patrobb4624]

@@mikecole1095 mine are mature now so just plain inquisitive all the time lol. I have seen people hand feed them and actually handle them, not sure if my guys would be up for that....train them young I guess

[@crelch9385]

Would really like to se a parachromis tank from you aswell, to see it grow up and to have a beast like quinns yellow jacket!

[@CichlidBros]

On the short list for my next setup!

[@benvarley2927]

@@CichlidBros jaguar would be cool( my favorite parachromis )

[@venustus129]

Some good choices but my favourites are the Parachromis family , I have a jaguar cichlid and also a pair of Red tiger mortaguence

[@CichlidBros]

Awesome fish, but Central American. They’re on our top 10 for that list 👍🏻

[@honestrnshiksha8348]

Hi i am from India.i like your video . My Qus to you can i keep 2 pair parrot fish , 1 siviram cichled,1 green terror, 1 Fire mouth chicled, 1 covet cichled,in same tank

[@jmommy991]

Electric blue acara

[@jamesencinas4345]

I have 2 Oscar's. I been looking for fire months.

[@CichlidBros]

Very nice

[@jasonsingh5293]

Awesome setup can you put angel fish with sevrums or can you discuss with sevrums but discuss has has to be in warmer water than sevrum

[@girishg6449]

Always it feels good to see all your fishes. Can you please suggest me. I want to setup a discus tank, which are the best tank mates? I want a very colorful tank. Please help brother Can you please do a video about parameters to consider for each type of cichlid aquarium?

[@pauledwards5607]

What are those Apistograma at 4:58 ish? The white ones with the orange and red markings on the head and shoulders?

[@ernieflowers5750]

I would have to say my favorite Cichlid is the Jack Dempsey fish.

[@RaeLeaHolmes]

Where do you source your south american cichlids from? I am new to the hobby and am located in the Indy area. I recently lost my favorite fish, an EBA that I purchased from my LFS 6 months ago. After talking with other hobbyist in the area I have heard that the fish from this particular LFS are not of the best quality. I plan to start a 125 or 150 gal south american cichlid tank in the future and want to ensure that I invest in top quality fish this time. I specifically am interested in geophagus varieties and EBAs.

[@matthewzito6130]

I really like Bolivian Rams. Small, peaceful and plant safe.

[@CichlidBros]

Definitely want to keep them again at some point!

[@jasonwitt3423]

Oscars aremy absolute favorite fish. They are literally water puppies.

[@ConLyric]

I have a question for you I have a list of fish for a 125 gallon and I would love your opinion on it

[@Edguma572]

Uno que faltó a tu lista es: Acarichthys heckelii; hermoso cíclido y pacífico sobre todo.

[@georgeseymour380]

What about the Jack Dempsey, and The Convict. Love them. I have a few of both in my 150 gallon.

[@CichlidBros]

Love em too! They’re Central American though

[@turtlerouge3092]

I love tge honey gourami. Why didnt you added these?

[@CichlidBros]

Not cichlids

[@NS-he2bp]

Love the south American variety, curious as to wave makers needed in a 200g well stocked, thoughts??

[@CichlidBros]

I would recommend them. Angled upwards, they can create surface agitation and keep circulation in the tank

[@brianmizway9324]

I'm a beginner with a 36 gallon bowed tank. Oscar's do look amazing. But I feel like when I go to the stores, it's all the same 7 or 8 fish unless I get into african cyclids which might be nice in the future. I do have 2 blue electrics, a sylvini (I might have mispeled), and some firemouths. But other than that, in keeping a smaller tank lots of these fish seem all kind of just normal gray looking. With small cyclids and small tanks there aren't too many options?

[@manyoga8757]

What fish is that beside green terror at minutes 10.01? Thanks.

[@chrisbolt5350]

My Jack Dempsey and my convict are my favourites. Too bad maybe the next list lol

[@CichlidBros]

If we make a Central American list, they’ll likely be top of it

[@flemmingj1965]

Right now I have 3 Bolivian Rams 1 of them is a pair male and female

[@CichlidBros]

Very nice

[@olenakasseeah5105]

Oscar fish are my favourite chlid and you leave a reply

[@tylergrimes2693]

Eb Acara

[@jamesrichards9688]

Iv got 2 tanks I need stocking advice for, any help would be greatly appreciated. Iv got a 60 gallon which has the following in currently Bristlenose pleco Green phantom pleco And 6 adult zebra danios, Any suggestions on possible additions, I was maybe thinking apisto's.

[@jamesrichards9688]

Then I have my new 125 gallon which has the following Bristlenose pleco 9 corydoras (sterbai and bronze) Albino rainbow shark 4 ornate tetra 4 diamond tetra And a single angel fish The angelfish was a rescue, I am planning on maybe one or two more angels. Any suggestions.

[@Shaden0040]

What about keykole, fwativum, ramsm .

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

I have 5ft 330 litre aquarium all i have is 3 acara 3 angels and 2 polar parrots with 3 plecos i would like auitable tank mates that are bright and suitable any recommendations please guys?

[@CichlidBros]

Maybe Geophagus or severums

[@michaeleber4752]

1- discus. 2-severum. 3-geophagus

[@michaeleber4752]

I live close to the Rio Negro by the way.

[@markblanchard419]

I currently have my first Electric Blue Acara and it has become one of my favorite fish. I had a question about their behavior. My Acara is not aggressive, but I have seen him a few times hover above my Jack Dempsey and strike him in the head. I thought I saw the same thing happen in one of you videos with your Electric blue Acara. Is that a characteristic behavior of these fish? I had never seen that before. Thank you

[@nadialetucheva5586]

Thanks for the video! I have 6ft long but shallow tank (15in w and h) about 80 gallon. I am considering a group of 5 geo tapajos. Any medium size but personable cichlid I can keep with them who wouldn’t require much height? Maybe 2 EBA and 1 more centrepiece fish? Please help

[@torrinscichlids]

I currently have a regular blue acara that behaves like an Oscar in my girlfriends glow tetra tank

[@CichlidBros]

Nice. They are awesome cichlids!

[@kennethmarrow3131]

My Oscars won't eat the new red pellets I bought?!

[@joekiat3519]

Why is the balzanii no longer on your list?

[@CichlidBros]

Kinda falls under the geophagus category of the list

[@steveburlingame1935]

Wat cichilids can i put with blue acaras

[@CichlidBros]

Here you go! Top 10 Tank Mates for Electric Blue Acara kzbin.info/www/bejne/h6THhJyFeNmjrac

[@jasonsingh5293]

Can you put a red terra with sevrums

[@69mightythor]

I have a male Red Terror in a 120g with 4 Red Shoulder Severums. No problems at all 👍

[@congnghe6010]

Would you recommend keeping angelfish with other American cichlids?

[@CichlidBros]

Definitely with the smaller/less aggressive types

[@congnghe6010]

@@CichlidBros Thanks.

[@joshmanoj7055]

Bro for 150gallan tank how many chilites fishes can be added

[@CichlidBros]

Depends on the type of cichlids

[@jamestripp9091]

What is the fish at 11 seconds with the red burst on it's eye

[@CichlidBros]

I think you’re referring to the apistogramma macmasteri

[@tylerostrander3429]

Can I put apistogramma with Rams?

[@CichlidBros]

Usually with do well together

[@MrVanboys]

hey bro what kind of fish on 10.34 next to golden severum ? awesome pls reply

[@CichlidBros]

Possibly the Jurupari or Geophagus steindachneri

[@bertjonker761]

I'm keeping 2 blue acara's with a pair of geo brasiliensis, the male brasiliensis is kind of an a-hole but the acara's really hold their own. Any suggestions for other tankmates? I have a 140 gallon tank.

[@corruptiion6041]

I would say sevrums would work well

[@welcometothemachine321]

I'm looking to keep severums here soon. Does anyone know if they would work well with angelfish and electric blue acaras? Thanks..

[@CichlidBros]

Electric blue acaras, yes for sure. Angels most of the time

[@welcometothemachine321]

@@CichlidBros okay, awesome.. I just learned that severums aren't a good option for live plants, so I think I'll go for angelfish and acaras with smaller geophagus.. thanks for the help!

[@CichlidBros]

@@welcometothemachine321 best of luck!

[@jacquelinemcmillan2793]

Would severums be OK with polar parrots?

[@evan.zecchino]

What kind of cichlids could I get for a 55 gallon and what type of filtration would they need?

[@CichlidBros]

From this list, you could do rams, apistogramma, or the electric blue acara. Filter is up to you, but we did a full aquarium filtration overview video if you need it: kzbin.info/www/bejne/mGeqgGmud8aZb9E

[@souvikbasak2447]

youtube.com/@thefinstop?sub_confirmation=1

[@nick92028]

Anyone catch what the second Geo was? Kinda mumbled over the second word. Geophagus Fineye?

[@CichlidBros]

Sveni

[@RiWaTbeK]

🤩🤩🤩

[@nandirusmana5089]

Salam semangat dari Indonesia 🙏💪💪💪... beautiful

[@rpliegos]

Can't argue with any of your choices, they are all awesome fish! My current favorites are Geophagus! Check out KZbin channel Zee Zee if you want to see the most beautiful Geophagus Sveni! I named him King Sveni because his dominant fish is just such a show stopper! He also has some awesome aquariums and cichlids!

[@brandonriley5931]

You guys left put the queen cichlid..

[@akvarist1849]

please add Turkish subtitles🙏

[@Arowanafans]

You forgot uaru

[@Mi_Pecera_On_Air]

Unos peces impresionantes👌

[@CichlidBros]

Thanks!

[@pberman3200]

In all of your guises old videos you talk about how jack Dempsey’s are your number one favorites, yet it isn’t even in your top 10 list!?!?!….🤔🤔🤔

[@CichlidBros]

Not a South American cichlid

[@dominicfernandez7622]

Geovanna Vegas

[@akvarist1849]

Please add Turkish subtitles to your video posts, we don't understand anything🙏

[@pberman3200]

I’ve followed you guys for quite a while, how in the hell did you not put Jack Dempsey on your list!? That is sacrilege sir!!😡

[@CichlidBros]

It’s a Central American! Definitely would top that list

[@AMNitrates]

Jack Dempsey.

[@CichlidBros]

Great cichlid, one of our favorite. Central American thougj

[@mntlioness]

Fire mouth, not sure where it comes from!

[@CichlidBros]

Central American 👍🏻