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Aquascaping My 10-FOOT American Cichlid Tank 

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Aquascaping my HUGE American Cichlid tank -- thanks to Aquadecor for helping me aquascape with the most realistic branch, rocks and special surprise for my tank. Watch as I get the American cichlid aquarium aquascaped with the best decor you can buy.
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00:00 - Intro
00:34 - Unboxing
03:40 - Installing
08:38 - Mystery Fish
11:36 - Beautiful Tank
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@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
What do you think of this new decor and the tank overall? Is the eel the coolest non cichlid ever to you?
@adcooper17
@adcooper17 14 дней назад
The Decor is awesome!!! I just got some decor for my 230 gallon central / American cichlid tank
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 13 дней назад
@@adcooper17 Thank you! Enjoy your new scape as well then!
@stoneysscapes7544
@stoneysscapes7544 4 дня назад
What a beautiful aquarium and the Aqua Decor is a great start to make it a great area to hang out with whoever is around the house. I don't think I would spend very much time anywhere else. The only suggestion is to keep your eyes open for the new construction sites and anywhere you see fresh dirt and heavy duty machines and then the usual places that are open to the public for a few dozen large rocks for the only thing better than a lot of curated hard scape is getting it for free . I'm thinking having the real stuff on the bottom where you can be sure that it's not ever going to collapse and possibly injure any of your fish. Last thing I was thinking would be focused on the back which I think is a lot more dynamic especially when 1 or both corners are as tall as you can get it. Then again whatever you like that is the only thing that matters 🍻
@grantbattison7948
@grantbattison7948 10 дней назад
I knew that Salvini would rule the roost!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 10 дней назад
I thought it would be the Texas - you’re smarter than I!
@lakers84
@lakers84 10 дней назад
All your videos are dope! Your fishes, aquascapes, tanks, commentary... etc.... big fan & much love from los angeles!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 9 дней назад
Your positive feedback is so much appreciated! I'm so happy you enjoy the videos! I do remember seeing a few of your comments in the past, so thanks for coming back and leaving another one
@BettaBiology
@BettaBiology 13 дней назад
Another great video Dave. The black background creates the illusion of more depth. It compliments both the substrate and aquascape really well. I've also read that darker backgrounds, aswell as adding a natural appeal to the tank, may also help the inhabitants feel more secure. Overall, it looks like something out of a NatGeo documentary. The eel is a pleasantly surprising addition. Well done mate 👍👍👍
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
Best comment ever, man. Thank you so much. NatGeo…. Wow 🤩
@HapiPETSWM
@HapiPETSWM 13 дней назад
The tank looks fantastic! I love your group and the eel is beautiful and just the right touch of different and cool the tank needed! Love the set up too! Stay happy and healthy my friend!😊❤
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 12 дней назад
Well thank you very much! I’m super excited for that eel, although… had a scary experience with him right after this video was finished. That’ll be in the next one. Thanks again!
@cinephile1010
@cinephile1010 7 дней назад
Those leaves were dope for your aquarium
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 7 дней назад
I still can’t believe them. Thank you!
@markdoring4302
@markdoring4302 14 дней назад
Great job, love the tank, you do a great job not only with the tanks but your videos are so well produced. Appreciate cichlid keepers
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
That is so appreciated, Mark. Thank you for taking the time to let me know what you think and for the encouragement!
@debbiedowns1437
@debbiedowns1437 7 дней назад
Beautiful tank, great choice with the blasting sand. Interesting stocking. 😊
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 7 дней назад
Thank you, Debbie
@thefrank4765
@thefrank4765 14 дней назад
Beautiful!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Many thanks!
@dj.excess
@dj.excess 14 дней назад
Love how it turned out. Thanks for posting it. I many aqudecor items and background in my 150g and love it as well. I can see why u didn’t want a background but I’m sure it wouldn’t have taken that much room. Maybe down the future they can sponsor it. I’m sure it would be a pretty penny for that size too.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 13 дней назад
I might have considered a partial background, but they didn’t have that option in an Amazonian type. Thank you!
@elvinsworld11
@elvinsworld11 14 дней назад
Lovely
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thank you!
@dannyaquatics
@dannyaquatics 11 дней назад
Very cool. Love it.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
Thank you!
@brucecroft9262
@brucecroft9262 6 дней назад
Wow congratulations on that new tank and those fish are absolutely beautiful I guess you could say you bought a new tank and I bought a new car they probably cost about the same
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 6 дней назад
Thanks, and perhaps a used car 😂
@DQ.1970
@DQ.1970 14 дней назад
Love it
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thanks DQ!
@razinfishes1918
@razinfishes1918 14 дней назад
Looking good!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thank you!
@WarrenVenter.
@WarrenVenter. 14 дней назад
That aquarium is awesome 👌.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Many thanks!
@sergiosanchez8347
@sergiosanchez8347 12 дней назад
I love this setup 🤩
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 12 дней назад
Thanks, Sergio!
@michaelfriedmann8685
@michaelfriedmann8685 14 дней назад
Beautiful tank. I like the simple decor. Nice and spacious for growing out these fish!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thanks, Michael!
@Apistofish70
@Apistofish70 14 дней назад
Looks awesome and love the eel 🤙🏼
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thank you!
@noelmangion6316
@noelmangion6316 13 дней назад
The tank looks amazing and decor looks great the set up looks good
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 13 дней назад
Thanks! Glad you like it ☺️
@intergalacticmuffin7071
@intergalacticmuffin7071 11 дней назад
looks amazing i look forward to see the development of this tank as time goes on :)
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
Thank you!
@alethea9778
@alethea9778 11 дней назад
love your eel! I have two sengalese bichers and absolutely love them. They’re getting pretty good size 7” or so. They feed out e my hand! Love my dinosaurs Zipper and Slinky. Beautiful job on your tank!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
Thank you! Zipper and Slinky -- classic!
@miguelcintron7048
@miguelcintron7048 12 дней назад
Another amazing tank brother
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 12 дней назад
Sure glad you think so! Thank you!
@walfredjimenez6415
@walfredjimenez6415 14 дней назад
Love it! great job on the aqua scaping !
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thank you so much! I have another mystery piece arriving from Aquadecor for that right side, too. Going to be awesome 🤩
@walfredjimenez6415
@walfredjimenez6415 14 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer looking forward to the next video!
@SCRAT246.
@SCRAT246. 14 дней назад
Looks amazing. I love the fish too. My favorite one is the eel.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thank you! Mine too, actually. Tire tracks are so cool and friendly.
@stefanosahretis5075
@stefanosahretis5075 13 дней назад
It all looks wonderful mate, great choice on the eel, look forward on the future updates.👊👊
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 13 дней назад
many thanks, Stefanos. thanks for coming back for another video 😎
@New_Bern_Aquatics
@New_Bern_Aquatics 11 дней назад
Beautiful tank and Ryan does like his eels 😂
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
Thanks, and any friend of Ryan’s is a friend of mine 😎
@New_Bern_Aquatics
@New_Bern_Aquatics 11 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer Ryan is my bro 😁 talk on a daily basis lol he’s a good dude for sure
@bop3248
@bop3248 9 дней назад
those leaves are sick!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 9 дней назад
Thanks - they really are incredible!
@scotp6362
@scotp6362 14 дней назад
The tank set up is beautiful! That branch is brilliant and I like the fake leaves. Everything looks great! I hope your Carpintis behaves long term-mine now lives alone. The eel is a really cool addition! Looking forward to seeing this tank mature!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
I’m so glad you like it! Yeah that guy needs to mellow out. Thanks for liking my eel - he’s disappeared so I’m just making sure he didn’t get stuck somewhere lol
@chadcallaway8019
@chadcallaway8019 10 дней назад
I enjoy your series. By the way Aqua decor makes a slim flex background that magnets onto the glass. Takes up at most an inch of tank space. Thats what im doing for my 240 mostly Hap tank.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 10 дней назад
I should have mentioned that as an option. They don’t make an Amazonian one
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 10 дней назад
And thank you!
@pollylewis9611
@pollylewis9611 13 дней назад
"WOW", what can I say..."I love it", Hi Miss Stella I see you're helping again but this time with your stuffy you're such a sweetheart, Haha are we compensating LOL, and the voice of the devil, sweet! OK, I love the aqua decor you chose it looks very natural, I hate to boil wood and rocks it takes too long, my last wood had so much sand and gunk in it that didn't come out I never used it. I really think Eel Longoria is a perfect addition she/he really looks cool it is so fun to hand feed those odd-looking eels how exciting I can't wait to see her grow well all of your fish. I bet all of this prep and planning would indeed cause a lot of deep medications oops I mean meditation and thought and man it sure paid off, it's wonderful! As stated, I can't wait to see everything grow and mature!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 13 дней назад
Such a funny comment as usual, Polly. You should be a comedian haha! Stella is the only dog we’ve ever had that plays fetch. And she’s really good at it! Glad you like Eel Longoria. It’s good to remember why I always loved those tire tracks so much.
@dennispeleg7843
@dennispeleg7843 14 дней назад
Tank looks out of this world!!!!! Future tip on long big pieces of driftwood: you can do it in a kiddie pool, but best to do it in summer so the sun can heat the water and use pool salt and hydrogen peroxide. It'll kill anything living in or on that wood and soak it for a about a week or more depending on size of wood. Then simply pressure wash or hose off and scrub after its done.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thanks, and thank you for the info, Dennis!
@dustintinsley3899
@dustintinsley3899 10 дней назад
I have never bothered boiling any wood and in 30+ years have never had a problem associated with using natural deco from the wild. A better excuse for using fake wood is your tank won't get filled with tannins, assuming you don't like blackwater setups.
@douglashornbeck1170
@douglashornbeck1170 4 дня назад
Those cichlids would like the tannins
@shepsterboy8808
@shepsterboy8808 14 дней назад
I’m jealous!!
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thank you 🙏
@pinedita08
@pinedita08 13 дней назад
Not gonna lie, looks awesome !! I really love actually when is real wood and it's decomposing and the plecos can eat it and they also eat some of the leaves, but yeah, you aquarium looks really good men, and the fish seem to enjoy it !
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
I actually prefer fake, lol. I can see where you’re coming from though
@pinedita08
@pinedita08 11 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer yeah actually fake is more easy maintenance and the fish are never going to notice it, it's a beautiful aquarium bro, just hope to see the overall progress of that aquarium And yeah I'm actually coming from the walstad method and all of that hippie stuff, but really love yeah this style also
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
@@pinedita08 well you’ve been very encouraging, and I appreciate it so much
@JackDemp719
@JackDemp719 10 дней назад
I love central and south American cichlids I have 6 120s a 380 and a plywood 700 gallon tank full of American cichlids I am happy to see you get some
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 9 дней назад
700 gallons -- super sweet. Love those Americans!
@JackDemp719
@JackDemp719 9 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer and I still wish I went bigger
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 9 дней назад
@@JackDemp719 LOL, why wouldn't you?
@JackDemp719
@JackDemp719 9 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer the Mrs confined me to the basement no more room
@michaelbarkwell4035
@michaelbarkwell4035 11 дней назад
Beautiful tank Dave. I look forward to watching it grow and seeing what other fish you add. Where did you source that eel?
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 11 дней назад
Thank you, Michael. The eel was from my LFS. Hard to find online or anywhere at all really
@Qdog13
@Qdog13 8 дней назад
Fire eel😂
@jeremymoore450
@jeremymoore450 14 дней назад
CC, Wow what a tank setup it looks so good buddy. The eel is cool looking. How big does that eel get? That salvini is so pretty. You have a girl because the girl salvinis are mostly yellow. I have a salvini also but mine isn’t showing that much color as yours. How big is the fish in the tank. I know you ordered them a certain size. My salvini is about 3 in or so. They are very pretty fish. Funny how the fish stopped at the salvini and she was like nope. You aren’t chasing me lol. Congrats on getting a female the yellows and reds on a female salvini are on point.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thanks, Jeremy. I’m so glad you saw this because you have been motivating me to do this for so long. The eel should top out around 30”. And yeah, that Salvini is cool beans. She isn’t mean yet, but she won’t take anything from the Texas. Glad you thought that was funny, because I sure do. The Salvini is about 3”.
@MatTheDragon
@MatTheDragon 3 дня назад
love how the tank looks , where can i find like that branches that you add to the tank looks amazing ❤
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 3 дня назад
Thanks! Aquadecor made my branch.
@Jakub_Lisicki
@Jakub_Lisicki 6 дней назад
My texas cichlid loves to chase my fish especially my Oscar who is a bit bigger than him. They are very territorial and want the whole tank to themselves.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 6 дней назад
We shall see if a tank this size lets it work. If not, I know what to do. Strangely at this point, the Texas hates everyone except the chocolate, the Oscar and the salvini
@sufiantarar3845
@sufiantarar3845 14 дней назад
Have you tried treating natural drift wood with hydrogen peroxide diluted solution to get rid of pathogens? I used it as an alternative to boiling drift wood. Still had to deal with the tannins though and took more than 10 water changes on tank to bring tan down to acceptable level.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
I haven’t heard of that method but it sounds good. Purigen will remove the tannins.
@BKAqua
@BKAqua 13 дней назад
8:27 what is the name of that bumblebee looking fish? Love the tank, really nice and the decor is stunning!! When the fishes reach adult size would you be removing the branches or no?
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 13 дней назад
Thank you! That’s my wild Colombian Oscar. I’m keeping that branch for sure. It cost a pretty penny, plus I love it. It will provide some hides and give them places to explore. Plenty of room.
@BKAqua
@BKAqua 13 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer awesome man! Thank you!
@BKAqua
@BKAqua 7 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmerI thought you said it died. Or this is a new one?
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 6 дней назад
@@BKAqua You've been paying attention lol. Yes, I really wanted this type of fish, so I ordered a replacement. I think these are much cooler than standard oscars, as far as appearance goes.
@BKAqua
@BKAqua 5 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer of course I pay attention I really like your content my girl does too; She likes your beard 😂
@bluecollarfox913
@bluecollarfox913 14 дней назад
You should name this tank GITMO
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thanks for the suggestion!
@user-tl5fg9hl6q
@user-tl5fg9hl6q 12 дней назад
add a bocourti cichlid
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 12 дней назад
Thanks for the idea!
@alchemist384
@alchemist384 12 дней назад
Subscribe or someone dies ! Ding ding 😂😂😂
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 12 дней назад
Your comment is great, because someone just told me I need to change that lol. Thank you!
@charlestoncichlidbro961
@charlestoncichlidbro961 10 дней назад
What was the cost for the whole tank set up?
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 10 дней назад
I had a discount, but the tank itself is usually around $5,000 and the sump another $2,000. Those are rough figures.
@NotSure876
@NotSure876 14 дней назад
Looks awesome man! One thing that looks cool on SA/CA tanks are floating plants/cover. I used reptile enclosure vines attached to the top. I hope the tire track works, but from my experience, the more aggressive cichlids like the salvini or Texas might bite its nose 🤞 ru-vid.com/video/%D0%B2%D0%B8%D0%B4%D0%B5%D0%BE-jDw-w-gChtQ.htmlfeature=shared
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Well I hope he gets to keep his nose 🤞. Thank you!
@jacobstromburg5803
@jacobstromburg5803 14 дней назад
The rocks can get damaged?
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
They could, but they should be fine in here.
@MongoHongos
@MongoHongos 14 дней назад
Full grown eels are powerful Jumpers. I lost one that leaped out of a 75 gallon and knocked the lid off.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
When I was a kid I had several, and I think every one wound up on the floor at some point or another. I’m dealing this baby off lol
@JackDemp719
@JackDemp719 10 дней назад
The salvini is a mean fish I have a pair and they attack me
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 9 дней назад
I bought one because they aren't as aggressive as the SUPER aggressive fish like the flowerhorn, and I'm hoping the large footprint of the tank will keep everyone cool together. We'll see!
@JackDemp719
@JackDemp719 9 дней назад
@@CichlidCharmer mine are devils spawn
@douglashornbeck1170
@douglashornbeck1170 4 дня назад
The paint from the fake tree branches, leaves, and fake rocks I would imagine will fade and leach in to the tank over time. Like all other fake aquarium decor in the hobby.
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 4 дня назад
I suppose it’s possible, but if it does, it does it extremely slowly.
@arunsprasathkirubakaran1862
@arunsprasathkirubakaran1862 14 дней назад
Love your work.. subscribe or someone dies... that's not so funny or cool... please change it to something else..
@CichlidCharmer
@CichlidCharmer 14 дней назад
Thank you! My dark sense of humor is part of me and my videos. That part is brief though!
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