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African Cichlids: Jan 2017 Tank Update

4,712 views · Published 8 January 2017 · 18:02 · Indexed 10 November 2026

Channel: Ben Ochart · 2017 · People & Blogs

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Here's an update on the 135 gallon tank project. Some minor set backs, certainly some anticipated expense and a lot of time. But I think it will be worth it in the end. What do you think? Let me know below. Thanks!
Tank set up is a 135 gal (72" x 24" x 18")
Background is a thin "Rocky" from Universal Rocks
Filtration will be an FX-6 (and I might add a SunSun as I increase the bio-load)
Substrate will be black aragonite
I'm ordering some "wonderstone" off of ebay and will attach some live plants tot he rocks
Light is a 48" Coralife Lunar Aqualight T5 Aquarium Lighting Fixture, 4X54W, 48" (Coralife Item# 08607)with adjustable blue "lunar lights" (list price around $250 - $300 new)
Stand is a standard black four door stand with canapy
Thank you for the bucco noto Nick!  Check out Nick Hernandez, the "Cichlid Junky" on YouTube at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC_FbIL6QJ63vlNklAkYirnw and on Instagram
Thank you for the Eyebiter Kevin Green! Check out Kevin Green's YouTube channel: 
KG Cichlids at: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCOhu6az7GRSiUl0y_TswEUA
Resources and references:
Here are some of my "go-to's":
***KGTropicals (John Hudson's YouTube channel) and Tank Talk (John Hudson's Facebook group page)
***Jay Wilson on YouTube & Jay NorthfinUSA Wilson on Facebook (and his new FB group page "Aquatic Lounge")
***Eaven Alexander, The Inquisitive Fish Guy ("IFG" on YouTube and "IFG's Tips and Tricks" on FB)
And on the Web, check out: seriouslyfish.com and cichlid-forum.com and lots more, just google "African cichlid care"
Also, here are some groups on Facebook that I visit regularly: Cichlid Conversations, Cichlid Insanity, FishTube, Cichlid Nation, Cichlidos de Puerto Rico, and the ones mentioned above, etc..
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Some more of my YouTube videos 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_...
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Visit my group on FB: "Ben O'Cichlid" at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346953655693983/
and follow me on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid"
...and always remember, YOU ROCK!!!

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