been doing cichlids for 40 years, was 1 of the first people to get rid of the under gravel filter system at 8 ;-) I never do water change just water add and filter clean outs every 3 months or so ... I feed & watch mostly ;-) again over 40 years
@AceBangerTheGuru
7 жыл бұрын
beautiful fish by the way ;-)
@Jaywil07
6 жыл бұрын
Thanks for checking this out if you would like to subscribe for more content you can find that here! : kzitem.info/rock/99fqEoULQqDmH1i35Oqrsw
@OFFROADRUNNER101
4 жыл бұрын
Just bought an fx6 today for $279. I’m am excited
@melilu2845
2 жыл бұрын
Mbunas also love to dig and rearrange the sand, making hills and valleys so please provide a thick layer of sand. They are so cool to watch and see the landscape change from day to day.
@KeepingItFishy
5 жыл бұрын
This Tank got me into the hobby 💞🐠
@robertreese2600
8 жыл бұрын
FANTASTIC video! One stop info shopping for us newbies. I am nearly done setting up my first Cichlid tank (cycling right now). This video confirmed that what I am doing is correct. Thank you!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
That is great!
@fishpersonvblogs1241
7 жыл бұрын
This video is inspiring me to start my first HAP tank. Also, if you come to the Aquatic Experience please bring your merch. I'm sure people want to buy them!
@woody151
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for this video this is the perfect list I need will be emailing you shortly.
@davesaquarium1987
3 жыл бұрын
Best aquarium dude on KZitem easy
@phirephenix
8 жыл бұрын
hey i"ve had a tank for about eight years . with beginners fish .now its time to step it up . I"ve done alot of research on cichilds . and i thought i was ready ,until i saw you videos . dude you are aweeeeeesum . is saw your video with the holy rock. that is some really cool shit . so im going with that . im so hook on it . thanks alot bro.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks Kevin.
@eddiewaters5445
4 жыл бұрын
It’s funny you mention it in the video. If only I watched this a week ago. Just bought a brand new 60 gallon tank and stand. Sand is my substrate. Well my magnet cleaner got a little grain of sand stuck in it and I went to clean the glass and screeeeeech big ok scratches on my 1 week old 60 gallon aquarium... I didn’t even get fish in it before something went wrong jeeez
@amazingaquaticsandexotics3030
2 жыл бұрын
awesome video
@Truecolorwayz662
8 жыл бұрын
best information for new comers. you have good fun and informative videos all the time. thanks for sharing. I love your tank bro. God bless
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you so much that means a ton
@mikeabeyta1183
8 жыл бұрын
Jay I thought this was a great video segment, I got motivated, to continue my love for fishes. all this information was awesome. thanks for this video, God bless.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Mike that's awesome
@reginaphalanges7331
8 жыл бұрын
I love your videos, Jay! Thanks for all the great information and humor! I wondered if the Carib Sea Substrate you use is the regular kind or the one labeled for African Cichlids?
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+Regina Sheik labeled as Cichlid thanks for watching I appreciate it.
@tmbacz
8 жыл бұрын
Good job J, should be very informative for rookies. Any thoughts on putting together a generalized vid on canister filter setup strategy. Would be nice to see a detailed approach from someone that has been there / done that. Not sure if you have done this in the past.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
I have a long time ago I may revisit that.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Coming tomorrow
@tmbacz
8 жыл бұрын
Excellent! Looking forward to your perspective.
@AKAquatics
8 жыл бұрын
Great vid as usual jay one thing to add would be aeration wave maker, airstone, point outputs to top of water etc. you know the deal. your definitely one of the best on you tube at making these informational vids your tanks looking great as always looking forward to seeing the new pickups.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you for watching.
@cosmiccafe4541
4 жыл бұрын
I love how your fish follow you around lol. Also how your bird adds to the lecture haha
@Leeon87
8 жыл бұрын
I planned to have two filtrations system for my new tank, i think i'm gonna have three! Thank you Jay, really help me!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+Leonard Tjoe no thank you
@AjeeshS-lx5kd
3 сағат бұрын
How many peacock and haps can i add my 90gallon tank
@monopolybillionaire5027
3 жыл бұрын
8:49 cat 😂😂😂
@michaelmarquez6133
5 жыл бұрын
Thank you for the info but what I was wondering is which of the filters that you have is the one that told me bio is it the sun sun also I mean I have a lot of questions but one that is important it is when you're doing the maintenance and the filters are you doing all of them at once or like one a week
@garyfigueroa5235
3 ай бұрын
Hi Im watching U and I just SUBSCRIBEEED!Its well worth.U are good at explaining and knowlegeable.Thanks.....Gary from Puerto Rico 🇵🇷✌.
@lionsfromlambs
8 жыл бұрын
thank you for the reply . i am happy to hear that there's no bs being used
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
No problem bud I'm a straight shooter.
@lionsfromlambs
8 жыл бұрын
And thats why you got me as a sub .. :)
@OmarGonzalez-fo3qp
5 жыл бұрын
Awesome fish man! When you order fish from the Cichlid shop and southeast what do you put in option to get colorful ones? Do you get 1.5 unsexed option or no?
@FishBehindGlass
8 жыл бұрын
A 25 minute monologue with a heckler. I'm impressed. Great vid. The next one on the in and outs once it's setup?
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Hahaha thanks for watching possible!
@chewiedog7356
8 жыл бұрын
I hate canister filters. Sump is the way to go. Great video BTW.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+Family Account thank you so much! I'm glad you enjoy sumps.
@leebee100
8 жыл бұрын
Looks great, but how old is this set-up. I see no algae on your background and rocks, how do you keep them looking so clean and algae free?
@justinjones2926
3 жыл бұрын
No
@hondagoal
8 жыл бұрын
Beautiful tank. Where did you get those rocks? They're great.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+hondagoal got them from Universalrocks.com use jaywilson for 15% off
@KeeKira
4 жыл бұрын
Great job with the video :) Excellent presentation. Still in the planning deco wise but know it's Mbuna for me. Have 2 55gal stacked both are over 25 yrs old so size is set. Top tank predominate Angels. Bottom preparing for Mbuna.
@jsnappy8727
8 жыл бұрын
Love your videos I also love chhiclids quick question I have rock gravel that is covered in algae and food from a turtle tank and I need to know the safest and best way to clean this substrate
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+J Snappy high heat or pressure washer.
@Runnygraph20
8 жыл бұрын
Awesome vid I definitely agree with filtration only been doing this for 1year 1/2 and my tanks that do the best are over filtrated. I am using good food (ZHF)but when I use what NLS and YFS I have left it makes my tanks a mess....So good food is a BIG part of it a guy I use to get fish from used cheap food and my fish was 3 times bigger and had way more color and they were from same strain.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Good food is the best.
@eliavedri7876
6 жыл бұрын
I have a 250g acrylic Tank That I built, I could build a much larger Tank (650G 10F long 3F depth and 3F in height, will go in the same place perfect!) but I calculate how much it would cost me to heat the tank and i given up on the idea lol so I went for 250 gallons And by the way I use a sump with a 2000 gallon return pump
@mylifeandhobby2716
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video jay i started with a 40gal now im at 115 still want to go bigger
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
AWESOME
@jaredmartin4787
3 жыл бұрын
Hey brother I can't find Josh Spaulding channel. Is he still around?
@africancichlids3011
7 жыл бұрын
great tips , cool vid , i also use carib seas african cichlid mix , but i use the original and the congo river mixed i have 120lbs in a 90gal overkill , i say NAAAAAAAAAAAH lol,, the other day i thought , why don't i ty some sand in my small 15gall what a nightmare that was , its like impossible to get no sand in in the hose while vaccuing the sand , so glad i switch to ACM 3 years ago
@KyleDaniels477
7 жыл бұрын
Great video Jay, you are an inspiration my man.
@Dara-sv7ql
3 жыл бұрын
Thank you Jay for helpful tips. I like to ask if I stack up a lot if rocks, do I need a piece of eggcrate on the bottom of the tank to support the glass because the rock is too heavy?
@inventoryking
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video Jay! Yoshi was having fun :-) I am working on setting up a 220. Fish are gonna love getting a home 4x the size of their current tank!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Yes they will
@MrOutlawnative
8 жыл бұрын
Cichlid Nez was here and love watching ur tank and learn a lot from ur video. Tank On Brother.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend.
@MasterAquatics
8 жыл бұрын
thanks for the upload.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+MasterAquatics thank you!
@coltonbomba7915
4 жыл бұрын
Love your vids
@MrHoney2U
8 жыл бұрын
Lotta info right there brother.
@FreeSwimmer
8 жыл бұрын
Those rock formations are sweet !
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+Free Swimmer thank you
@1deep_4life
4 жыл бұрын
Well is it to late to be a winner on the give away ?
@dablu3sid3
5 жыл бұрын
Wish you were still making videos like this
@dstrbd223
8 жыл бұрын
I love your energy! The bird adding to the conversation is pretty funny too.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you a ton
@dstrbd223
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Wilson If you ever come to NC for any reason, I'd love for you to come help me set up my 75gal.
@braidensaville1701
8 жыл бұрын
+Robert Hathaway i agree the bird was hilarious
@pa.fishpreacher6166
2 жыл бұрын
HEy Jay where is a good site to resource driftwood from
@Jaywil07
2 жыл бұрын
Hmmmm depending on size Josh’s frogs is a good place.
@pa.fishpreacher6166
2 жыл бұрын
@@Jaywil07 Thank you and I just subbed by the way
@beauburkhalter6602
6 жыл бұрын
i would recommend switching 1 and 2
@africancichlidexchange6275
5 жыл бұрын
Peacocks appreciate swimming space. Maybe I misunderstood when you said they need rock space? Mbunas like swimming through rocks and rock space.
@jacobcollier9996
8 жыл бұрын
how many bags of each color sand did you use to achieve the color sand you have? i have just gotten a 125 gallon. id like 3 inches of sand at the bottom. All the substrate calculators are giving me different numbers, some say i need 270 pounds!
@lzapanta78
8 жыл бұрын
did you go with sahara sand mixed with white sand together to get that more white then black look?
@kenchan7538
4 жыл бұрын
Hi jay,pls how do i do if i want to have a universal rocks background same as on your video.tks
@Jaywil07
4 жыл бұрын
Call them and tell them
@NittanyFins
6 жыл бұрын
Jay, what is the MINIMUM tank size you'd get for a Cichlid tank of Haps and Peacocks? Not sure I have room for a 220 but am looking to start a tank and wondered your thoughts on this.
@Jaywil07
6 жыл бұрын
6ft
@TheCichlidShack
8 жыл бұрын
Well done sir.. Tank looks on point...
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you
@GAME-808
8 жыл бұрын
+The Cichlid Shack I just sent you an e-mail from my personal and your site.
@RicardoHernandez-jy3sv
5 жыл бұрын
Very nice thank
@jesses503
5 жыл бұрын
Thx for the quick response..... I have one more for ya. In one of your videos u were talking about chemi pure blue I use the product too. In both of my canisters Did u say to put poly fill under the chemi pure an then on top as well ??? I have Rena filstar lg canisters So good bacteria sits in the middle basket. Then the purigen An chemi. Then the floss So floss under the chemi an on top as well ? Thx jay
@Jaywil07
5 жыл бұрын
Yes sir or you can buy Chemi pure blue and toss pyrogens
@jesses503
5 жыл бұрын
So I don’t need purigen if I’m using chemi pure blue ?? Because I’ve been running both together for a while now
@kg2nc
8 жыл бұрын
Nice video Jay a lot of good info. You should of talk a little about how important that you go though the nitrogen cycle before you put any fish in the tank.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
That's a detail. That's a whole different video lol but def good idea.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+D “SHOWTIME” BYRD double check that you don't have it to jammed with media and stuffing lol
@thecichlidhoarder7008
8 жыл бұрын
Great video dude! You should make a detailed video showing each type of fish you have in your tank, that would be cool!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
I have some extra fish coming so as soon as that happens I will
@thecichlidhoarder7008
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Wilson great!
@antonioboricua
5 жыл бұрын
Thank bro. I use to have tanks when I was younger. Always had nice tanks fish never died. But I think I was doing shit all wrong. I'm going to put another tank up and this video is my new fish bible!
@IBMikmaq
8 жыл бұрын
Spencer Jack is the best place for cichlids in Canada!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Great Tip!
@st85100
7 жыл бұрын
I just bought a tank and now I have tank envy. lol Thanks for the info.
@justinrvarga7236
4 жыл бұрын
this mate was a great video... think I will strongly consider back up sunsun cannisters. Stick with haps n peacocks until I settle in and master african cichlid water parameters. Matrix is becoming more affordable here in Oz but will check out the pond matrix too.....:)
@idumabest7087
4 жыл бұрын
Beautiful fish, you’re interesting and fun to watch, but I need to find out how to start, hence “set up” a cichlid tank. I’ve been told, “add water & conditioner & 24 hours later”, I can add cichlids. I’ve been told, “add water, conditioner and let cycle 2-4 weeks...?!”, I’ve been told, “add water & 3 something or other chemicals and instantly add fish!?” What Temperature & ph? I know what fish I want- peacocks, I have my tank 75g, the substrate, the decorations, the background, 2 magniflow 360s for a 75g (which I’m trying to figure out), I have a National Geographic LED deluxe hood model 48B~ can you help an old girl out here, I cannot find the information that I’m needing.
@Jaywil07
4 жыл бұрын
Hey turbo start and water conditioner and follow the directions
@randyduck4989
8 жыл бұрын
What were the three fish suppliers you mentioned in this video?
@goopman5627
5 жыл бұрын
I've had several chiclid enthusiasts tell me a 3d background is a utter nightmare. What are your thoughts?
@Jaywil07
5 жыл бұрын
Hahahaha How are they a nightmare? I love them. Takes a tank from eh to exhibit
@KaveManAquatics
4 жыл бұрын
@@Jaywil07 Agreed!
@Lxgendz
8 жыл бұрын
Hey, I don't see much surface agitation at all how are u getting oxygen in this tank? I have an air pump and I think it looks ugly how can I get rid of it?
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+Legen Alvarado wave maker and 2 fx6
@SacTuning805
6 жыл бұрын
Surface agitation/aeration and/or a wavemaker
@jesses503
5 жыл бұрын
Hey jay. Off topic. But do u have any suggestions for a type of paint that I can use for my 3D back ground I wanted to change the colour of it ? Thx
@Jaywil07
5 жыл бұрын
I don’t know any aquarium safe paint sorry.
@lionsfromlambs
8 жыл бұрын
hi jay great channel glad i found it I've been a cichlid keeper for a while now and i have some good colors but nothing like yours not even close lol i was wondering if you are using a hormone supplement to get them all to color up and if so if you wouldnt mind sharing which products you keep in your rotation , if not any tips and tricks for better color would be greatly appreciated :)
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Patrick I start with quality habitat and a solid food. Plus the fish have to have a good strain from breeding as well. I however NEVER use a hormone supplement.
@007mzm
7 жыл бұрын
Would love to have one of those!
@KlikAndSeuss
4 жыл бұрын
55 gallon stocking ideas for mbunas? Suggestions?
@ScubaSteve4444
8 жыл бұрын
That was an awesome video! I can't help but see you in that sweatshirt and think how cold it was here yesterday! Whew! Great vid and it does help the hobbyist to remember that failing to plan is planning to fail....or at least waste a bunch of money. :)
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Yeah it was abnormally cold lol
@dennisking7633
4 жыл бұрын
Where can I find a lid for a sun sun 303B, I got one with a used tank, and the lid is broken, I can't use it until I fix the filter.
@carloscardoso4227
3 жыл бұрын
Jay, given what you stated in this video .... which was dead on perfect. I have a Qs. How many African Cichlids can I keep in a 75 gallon tank w two Fluval 307 filters going full blast ? Txs
@jensmith8404
3 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay, straight up question.. i see your rocks have brown algae on them, is that from the actinic light? i get that brown algae in my tank whenever i use actinic, not when i use a 12k 'exotic pro panorama led' on my Brichardi tank.. i read online, actinic in the 450mm to 460mm range promotes algae. is that true? i have a current 14k/453 light. will they give me brown algae?? thanks, asap, oh and I am looking up the zitlight..
@sebastiancardone2162
8 жыл бұрын
Great Video so Right !
@vbnautical5041
8 жыл бұрын
great vid broothah
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks for the watch
@PurelyAquatic
8 жыл бұрын
Good info Jay!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thank you my friend.
@stacy5217
7 жыл бұрын
beautiful tank ! I love the rock background. The beginning of the video they all seemed to flock to you standing near them lol.
@simonbreki295
7 жыл бұрын
I've got a 25g tank with malawi cichlids and convicts
@beardedbill6857
8 жыл бұрын
wondering about stocking my tank...have a 115 tall...how many peacock/haps should I begin with? thanks..and love all your videos!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+Bill M depends on the size of fish no more then 20-25
@beardedbill6857
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Wilson awesome...thanks jay...love the vids keep em comin!
@bwortham1987
7 жыл бұрын
What about oxygen and heating Jay???
@Jaywil07
7 жыл бұрын
Billy Wortham heating isn't always needed and oxygen is put into the tank from surface agitation and filters moving water
@jamesking1814
6 жыл бұрын
Jay Wilson wrong
@koczu998
8 жыл бұрын
hey . im gonna have a fish tank 342 l 122/61/46 (L x H X D). my question is : what species should i get ? tank is quite high so im thinking to make it multi levels for 3-4 types easygoing fish. what kind fish like to be sort of in a top middle and bottom of the tank ?? many thank .
@justinstuart8382
8 жыл бұрын
what's the background dude that is one awesome tank!
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
It's a Malawi wall. Thank you so much!
@Mesch-87
11 ай бұрын
You forgot a big one. Heater
@thesengfamily
7 жыл бұрын
what about heaters and circulation fans ? im getting a 60 gallon tank. would the Aqueon Circulation Pump500 work with Fluval Submersible Heaters 300w and the fluval FX6. besides what you mentioned in the video and my question above, are there anymore requirement ? im getting honeycomb rock and crushed coral ....
@patrickrogers02
8 жыл бұрын
Question... I have a 95 gallon tank with a wave glass front. I am lost when it comes to filtration. 1 really big filter? 2 decent ones? And I have no idea how to hook these filters up. HELP!?
@patrickrogers02
8 жыл бұрын
Btw... I am starting fresh, no water is even in the tank yet but it is ready
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+Patrick Rogers snag 2 budget filters like sun sun will do you Great once you get them we can go through it.
@patrickrogers02
8 жыл бұрын
+Jay Wilson Thank you very much for the info. I will do that and get back to u. Thanks again!
@NYCityCichlids
8 жыл бұрын
Good stuff
@NYCityCichlids
8 жыл бұрын
Round of applause for suggesting a back up filter.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+NYCity Cichlids thank you.
@mrwinfield38
7 жыл бұрын
nice video.
@captainredmanz
8 жыл бұрын
awesome tank. I have a 100 gallon with haps and peacocks. I have a bunch of holy rock in it and after viewing your vid I feel as though I need to remove most of my rock. my fish become territorial over time resulting in me having to rearrange the tank. I also like how open yours looks. any advice on this.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
+James Thibodaux you have to go with what you like down size a little and see what happens
@raiders84ify
7 жыл бұрын
Hey Jay what kinda fish do you have in your tank?
@Desertdwellermotorsports
8 жыл бұрын
wear can you get that sand and can you tell me what it is called. great vid
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
It talks about it in the video. Carib sea Petsmart etc
@Desertdwellermotorsports
8 жыл бұрын
Ok thanks
@juscas2343
5 жыл бұрын
You just earned a sub
@Jaywil07
5 жыл бұрын
Appreciate that.
@farmingtalks3870
6 жыл бұрын
In my tank i setup with more plants And i planing to buy cichlids Is that suitable
@Jaywil07
6 жыл бұрын
they will eat them
@FoxKing77
8 жыл бұрын
My gf and I would like to start a chiclids tank. could any one help us with tips and ideas please.. we are new at this. Can you also plz tell us what we all need. We were given a 29g tank to work with
@FreeSwimmer
8 жыл бұрын
A couple months ago you asked this but no one answered.. I just saw this so my reply is think around 75 gallons minimum for dwarf cichlids. You'll be glad after you get going. Check out my channel and you might get some ideas. Let me know you stopped in and sub me so I can help if possible.
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Anyone can help you my friend. Start with videos and then go to the Internet or email askawaywithjay@gmail.com
@RyecoonTV
7 жыл бұрын
Nice video man. I pretty much got everything down except I need your help with determining specific Species again. I had an African Cichlid tank once in the past but i only purchased whatever my LFS had available and I did not have much diversity. Would you be able to give me more info and message me directly? Thanks
@rhombeus5768
5 ай бұрын
How wide is the background
@coachm86
8 жыл бұрын
Very educational video sir
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
Thanks bud
@FloodXL
8 жыл бұрын
Yoshi got excited!!! I share his excitement! Lol
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
He sure did lol. I'm glad you did.
@macmane2860
4 жыл бұрын
I have a 125 would a fx6 and a fx4 be good or two fx4
@Xavier_915
8 жыл бұрын
Another great video señor Jay! Love watching your tank and fish... Do you know when you'll be ordering some fish yet?
@Jaywil07
8 жыл бұрын
I'm in the process sir.
@Xavier_915
8 жыл бұрын
Jay Wilson awesome! I'm thinking about ordering some fish online. I've never done it...
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