I'll NEVER Choose This Size Tank Again

In this video, I’ll share my personal experience with different aquarium sizes and what I like and dislike about keeping various types of cichlids in my tanks. As a tropical fish keeper and aquarium enthusiast, I’ve had the opportunity to maintain several aquariums ranging in size from small tanks to large, spacious setups. Whether you're into American cichlids, African cichlids, or community fish, the size of your aquarium plays a crucial role in the health and happiness of your fish. I’ll dive into how different tank sizes affect water quality, fish behavior, and how to best set up your cichlid fish tank for optimum conditions. From creating the perfect environment for your cichlid fish to managing filtration and water parameters, there are pros and cons to every tank size. If you're wondering about what size aquarium is best for your cichlids or are just curious about the aquarium hobby, this video is for you! Whether you have a small tank for a few fish or a large cichlid tank to accommodate your growing collection, this video will give you insights to help you make the best decisions for your tropical aquarium. Cichlid Charmer is dedicated to sharing the joy of keeping African cichlids and American cichlids and sharing information about them. Much of my content is not cichlid fish specific, however. It also pertains to all tropical fish aquariums. I will share what I have learned about cichlids and other fish, and everyone is welcomed to comment with their own experiences and information about fish and aquarium practices in general. To order fish from Andre Pitre (The Library) visit: https://www.facebook.com/groups/615792535693505/. Mention Cichlid Charmer and get 5% off your total order. The prices are already great without the discount. Special thanks to Northfin for making the best cichlid food and for sponsoring this channel. Here's how you can help this channel: 1. Smash the "like" button 2. SUBSCRIBE and ring the bell for notifications 3. Comment on this video! This helps a lot! My aquarium equipment (If you click on the links and make a purchase, Cichlid Charmer may receive a small commission from Amazon) FILTERS: Fluval FX6 Canister Filter: https://amzn.to/3GHPDeS Fluval FX4 Canister Filter: https://amzn.to/48gTonj Fluval 407 canister filter: https://amzn.to/3RLhOjH Fluval 307 canister filter: https://amzn.to/47Pa4md Seachem Tidal HOB 110 Gallon Filter: https://amzn.to/3t8FXqY Seachem Tidal HOB 55 Gallon Filter: https://amzn.to/3GLhwmE Seachem Tidal HOB 35 Gallon Filter: https://amzn.to/3NsRWq8 BREEDER BOX: https://www.amazon.com/dp/B07THHY7YP?ref=nb_sb_ss_w_as-reorder-t1_ypp_rep_k0_1_11&amp=&crid=1W12WSTO2LTOX&sprefix=breeder%2Bbox&th=1 WAVEMAKERS: Uniclife wavemaker 120-300 gallon: https://amzn.to/3RsjzAT Uniclife wavemaker 60-120 gallon: https://amzn.to/3tlM0sg Uniclife wavemaker 30-60 gallon: https://amzn.to/48lo3Qn HEATERS: Eheim Jager Aquarium Heaters: https://amzn.to/3toJYY8 TEMP CONTROLLER: Inkbird ITC306A: https://amzn.to/3RJc4H0 Inkbird ITC308S: https://amzn.to/3RnvFuY SICCE Ultra Zero Submersible Pump: https://amzn.to/484mirq LIGHTS: AI Prime Freshwater Light: https://amzn.to/47XEdQp AI Prime Flex Arm: https://amzn.to/3v3sWiT Fluval Sea Marine 3.0 59 watt: https://amzn.to/3v8UkvJ Fluval Sea Marine 3.0 46 watt: https://amzn.to/4anPEm4 Fluval Sea Marine 3.0 32 watt: https://amzn.to/3v7CZTT FOODS: Northfin Jumbo Formula: https://amzn.to/48dFN00 Northfin Fish Food 3 mm Sinking Pellets: https://amzn.to/46Z4NaC Northfin Veggie Formula 3mm: https://amzn.to/3tiWGI1 Garlic Guard: https://amzn.to/48loBFV VitaChem https: https://amzn.to/4aooPOm LANDEN RIMLESS AQUARIUMS: https://amzn.to/3tkZlRw LUBE FOR FILTER GASKETS: https://amzn.to/48g5sW2 BREEDER BOX: https://amzn.to/3TriI5X 0:00 - Intro 0:41 - 5 Gallon Tank 01:26 - 20 Gallon Tank 03:24 - 55 Gallon Tank 04:59 - 75 Gallon Tank 06:43 - 180 Gallon Tank 09:06 - 240 Gallon Tank 10:43 - 435 Gallon Tank Check out this playlist: https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoD8gy6ZEqRNyOgK9sn-_1ZbxQf7mvB7R #cichlidcharmer #aquariumhobby #aquarium