In this episode, I sit down with Mike from Cich Psyche to talk about his and Will’s incredible cichlid-keeping journey. Their tanks are filled with monster cichlids, rare species, and epic fish room setups that every fish keeper will appreciate.

We dive into:
- Breeding aggressive monster cichlids and the challenges involved
- How they’ve upgraded aquariums to house these giants
- Show-stopping species like the Red Terror, Black Nasty, Red Tiger Mota, Trimac, and Oscars
- Rare cichlids including the Beani Cichlid, Five Star General, and Grammodes

👉 Don’t forget to check out Cich Psyche for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@CichPsyche

If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or show throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below.

Equipment
- Seachem Tidal 110: https://amzn.to/3yRUHdq
- Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3z4vD2n
- Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/3PO5ko4
- Flipper Float: https://geni.us/qDPy
- Platinum Algae Scraper: https://geni.us/lfUt
- Sicce XStream Wavemaker - https://amzn.to/3fRZWk1
- Sicce Scuba Contactless Heater - https://amzn.to/3SaRMXq
- 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

Food
- Xtreme Krill Flakes - https://geni.us/iTAWsN
- Xtreme Big Fella Pellets - https://geni.us/9Cra
- Xtreme Nice Pellets - https://geni.us/6ADcc

Chemicals
- Brightwell Erase CL (Dechlorinator) - https://amzn.to/456OHxP
- Brightwell MicroBacter7 (Beneficial Bacteria) - https://amzn.to/4m6LHrr
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What type of aquarium filter is actually best for your tank? In this episode of the Cichlid Bros Podcast, we take a deep dive into aquarium filtration and break down the major types of filters, how they work, and the pros and cons of each.

We discuss sponge filters, hang-on-back (HOB) filters, canister filters, internal filters, sumps, undergravel filters, and more. We also talk about mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration, when each type of filtration makes sense, and what we would choose for different types and sizes of aquariums.

Whether you're setting up your first aquarium, upgrading your filtration, keeping a large cichlid tank, breeding fish, or just trying to figure out whether your current filter is actually the right choice, this episode covers everything you need to know.

In this episode:

• The different types of aquarium filters
• Mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration
• Sponge filters: pros and cons
• Hang-on-back (HOB) filters
• Canister filters
• Internal filters
• Sumps and wet/dry filtration
• Undergravel filters
• Filter media and how to use it
• Choosing the right filter for your aquarium
• Our personal experiences with different filtration systems

Whether you're keeping African cichlids, South American cichlids, community fish, planted tanks, or breeding setups, choosing the right filtration can make a huge difference.

This is the in-depth podcast version of our popular aquarium filtration discussion, with an even deeper breakdown of the different options.

🎙️ Cichlid Bros Podcast — Three brothers sharing the best of the aquarium hobby.

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
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