Tank Set-Up and Stock Video for Facebook group "Cichlid Conversations"

1,961 views · Published 14 November 2016 · 10:13 · Indexed 1 November 2026

Channel: Ben Ochart · 2016 · People & Blogs

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I'm a member of a Facebook group called "Cichlid Conversations" and they've asked their members, as part of a contest, to provide a tank and stock breakdown. Here's mine. It's a quick summary you might enjoy watching.
Thank you to Cichlid Conversations for having this contest!
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From bottom up:
Two SunSun 302s with sponge, poly-fil, biological media (MarinePure & Biohome Ultimate)
Zoo Med attachments to canister outputs and two Zoo Med powerheads with BB sponge filters.
The substrate is a Cichlid-Specific buffering shells and coral.
Decor: Lava rock, plastic plants and some live plants
Heater is an API 200watt heater.
Lighting is a standard T-5
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Stock includes:
Orange Blotch (OB)
Taiwan Reef
Electric Blue
Bi-Color 500
Otter Point
Los Tres Amigos (3 Clown Loaches)
Green Face Hap (lethrinops)
Lemon Jake
Tangerine Tiger
Some Juvies
Pleco
Z- Rock
Buccochromis nototaenia
Sunshine Benga
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More videos from my channel that you might enjoy:
Canister set up Tips: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SIQCb...
Something funny: "Cichlids are Crack!" https://youtu.be/QXHbivlow8A
More funny: "African Cichlids - 
5 Reasons Why You SHOULD NOT Get Into this Hobby!" https://youtu.be/1nczLCEa7Cg
Canister Filter Tips: "Canister Cleaning & Filter Media Tips" https://youtu.be/SIQCbFmSNJM
Water Change Tips: "Water Change Day" https://youtu.be/8xrQSYA7JtU
Defeating Ich: "African Cichlids & Ich - How I Won the Battle!" 
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ma2K_kMUqOY
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I now have a Facebook page for my YouTube fish friends: 
"Ben O'Cichlid" 
at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346953655693983/
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I'm also on Instagram: "ben.o.cichlid"

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