Cichlid Bros Podcast

Are water changes really necessary for your aquarium? How often should you do them, how much water should you change, and what happens if you don't? In this episode of the Cichlid Bros Podcast, we're breaking down everything you need to know about aquarium water changes — the who, what, when, how, and most importantly, WHY. We'll talk about why we believe water changes are an important part of maintaining almost every aquarium setup, including cichlid tanks, community aquariums, planted tanks, and more. We'll also walk through the process, discuss how much water to change, how often to do it, what to watch for, and some of the common arguments against regular water changes. Whether you're new to fishkeeping or have been keeping aquariums for years, this episode should give you a better understanding of what's actually happening in your aquarium and why regular maintenance matters. In this episode: - Are water changes really necessary? - Why do we do water changes? - How often should you change your aquarium water? - How much water should you change? - The proper way to perform a water change - Water parameters and what water changes accomplish - When you should and shouldn't do a water change - Do different aquarium setups require different water-change schedules? - Common water-change mistakes - Why we believe water changes are beneficial for almost all aquariums If you enjoy aquarium tours, fishkeeping tips, cichlid care, and everything related to the aquarium hobby, subscribe to Cichlid Bros and join the conversation! If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or shown throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below. Equipment - Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3z4vD2n - Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/3PO5ko4 - Flipper Float: https://geni.us/qDPy Chemicals - Brightwell Erase CL (Dechlorinator) - https://amzn.to/456OHxP =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Tik Tok: ➡︎ / @cichlid.bros IG: ➡︎ / @cichlid.bros X: ➡︎ / @CichlidBros =========================== ⚡️Join this channel to get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr1u2lkTpWChmT60PHzQuw/join =========================== ⚡️For zoom consultation inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ cichlid.bros1@gmail.com =========================== #cichlidbros #cichlids #cichlidtanks

African vs. American cichlids—which are actually better? In the first episode of The Cichlid Bros Podcast, Troy and Alec go head-to-head comparing African and American cichlids and break down the biggest differences between the two. We compare them across some of the categories that matter most to cichlid keepers, including: 🐟 Coloration 🐟 Personality & behavior 🐟 Variety of species 🐟 Tank mates & compatibility 🐟 Aquascaping & tank setups 🐟 Our favorite species For this discussion, we're grouping Central and South American cichlids together as "American cichlids," while the African cichlid category includes Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Madagascar, and West African cichlids. And, of course, we ultimately have to answer the big question: Which is better—African or American cichlids? We also talk about what you can expect from The Cichlid Bros Podcast going forward. We're planning to release approximately one podcast episode per month in addition to our regular Cichlid Bros content, with future episodes covering more cichlid and aquarium topics and occasional interviews with interesting guests from the hobby. If you're into cichlids, freshwater aquariums, fishkeeping, African cichlids, Central American cichlids, South American cichlids, fish rooms, and aquarium setups, you're going to enjoy this one. If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or shown throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below. Food - Northfin Carnivore Pellets - https://geni.us/82gf - Northfin Bug Pro Pellets - https://geni.us/X4Rop1T - Northfin Community Pellets - https://geni.us/4AefsE - Northfin Veggie Pellets - https://geni.us/2hdbS Equipment - Seachem Tidal 110: https://amzn.to/3yRUHdq - Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3z4vD2n - Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/3PO5ko4 - Sicce XStream Wavemaker - https://amzn.to/3fRZWk1 - AI Prime Lights - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/4PN0W0 Substrate - Carib Sea Sunset Gold Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/q45ZO5 - Carib Sea Crystal River Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/anv2PW - Carib Sea Aragonite Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/g1MgJr Chemicals - Brightwell Erase CL (Dechlorinator) - https://amzn.to/456OHxP - Brightwell MicroBacter7 (Beneficial Bacteria) - https://amzn.to/4m6LHrr =========================== Connect with us! ============================= Tik Tok: ➡︎ / @cichlid.bros IG: ➡︎ / @cichlid.bros X: ➡︎ / @CichlidBros =========================== ⚡️Join this channel to get access to exclusive content: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr1u2lkTpWChmT60PHzQuw/join =========================== ⚡️For zoom consultation inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ cichlid.bros1@gmail.com =========================== #cichlidbros #cichlids #cichlidtanks