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AFRICAN CICHLIDS! Ambush Predator: Nimbochromis linni

2,825 views · Published 20 April 2017 · 8:11 · Indexed 27 October 2026

Channel: Ben Ochart · 2017 · People & Blogs

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#JUVIHAPNATION Episode #7: A True "Ambush Predator" the Nimbochromis linni is the topic of this installment.
A unique looking Haplochromis that is gaining tremendous popularity in the hobby. Certainly a favorite of mine.
Thank you, your support of my channel is greatly appreciated!
***TANK BREAKDOWNS***
60 Gal Tank Details:
Filtration: 2 SunSun 302s stuffed with sponges, Biohome Ultimate and MarinePure Cermedia, Pinky floss and Seachem Purigen + two sponge filters that are attached to ZooMed rotating powerheads, along with canister moving output attachments, also from ZooMed (courtesy of a Jay Wilson Giveaway, visit his Facebook group: "The Aquatic Lounge").
Plants: plastic plus live Anubias and live Java Ferns.
Rocks: Lava Rock and "Wonder Stone" 
Substrate: Caribsea eco-complete Cichlid Specific (shells/coral)
Heater: Aqueon 200 Watt (black plastic covered)
Lighting: 48" T-5 on a timer
***135 Gallon Tank Breakdown***
Filtration: Fluval FX 6 filled with sponges, Fluval ceramic rings, Pinky floss, Seachem Purigen and I also run a SunSun 704B filled with sponges, bio balls, ceramic rings, Pinky floss and Seachem Purigen. The 704B  UV is used only two days week. 
Heaters are two 300 watt Eheim Jagers connected to a controller from Jehmco.com, keeping things at 78 degrees.
Lighting is a 72" Aquaneat LED and Powerheads are dual-head 1600 gph units. Lighting and powerheads are both from "cll_petsupplies" on eBay.
Substrate is Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite "black" (more like a gray).
Background and rocks are from Universal Rocks (use Jay Wilson's 15% discount!), along with some lava rock brought over from the 60 gal to help with beneficial bacteria development.
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Here are some playlists you might also enjoy:
"African Cichlids: Best Tips" 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoDLeItfzOiRG8DV-1W9qNX4
"Live Plants in a Cichlid Tank!"
 https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoAF8IDREehAsdFLnHUFydfF
"Ben Ochart's Top 10 African Cichlid Videos" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoC7kH0zSSaV6VgNpzYnfiU5
"Canister Filter Maintenance"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoA-6pu7lFTc_D6idLKGCE2j
"Cichlid Humor"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoC2Uwx8tazb0lqPkd0kRi4d
The #Hapnation Playlist: 
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMnkhcNsNhFAaByzaCWgZaDRNVcY9sTVl
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Visit my group on Facebook group page: "Ben O'Cichlid" at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346953655693983/
and follow me on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid"
...and always remember that you are greatly appreciated because YOU, YES YOU READING THIS RIGHT NOW, YOU ROCK!!!

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