African Cichlid Aquarium Stocking: All my Peacocks, Haps, and Mbuna!

In this video I showcase every single Lake Malawi African Cichlid that I have in my 6ft Waterbox Aquarium! The tank has been set up since June/July 2021, and most of the fish are over 2 years old now. There are also some younger ones around a year old in the tank too. I hope you enjoy the video and find it insightful seeing all of these beautiful fish close up!! I have some favourites :D Also, enjoy the longest timestamp list known to man below...

Timestamps:
1:16 - NVS Aquarium Lids for my Rimless Fish Tank
2:01 - What are Peacock Cichlids?
2:32 - Colour Feeding my African Cichlids (Absolute Colour)
3:12 - What are Hap Cichlids?
3:49 - What are Mbuna Cichlids?
4:33 - OB Peacocks (Aulonocara orange blotched)
5:23 - Red Eureka Peacock (Aulonocara jacobfreibergi)
5:37 - Albino Dragonblood Peacocks (Aulonocara baensch)
6:45 - Dragonblood Sulphur Crested hybrid
6:57 - Sunshine Peacock (Aulonocara stuartgranti "Maleri")
7:15 - African Cichlids and Conspecific Aggression
8:22 - Dragonblood hybrid again
8:34 - Blue Peacock Cichlid (unsure of proper name)
8:42 - Sulphur Crested Peacocks (Aulonocara maylandi)
9:41 - Giraffe Cichlid (Nimbochromis venustus)
10:17 - Red Fin Kadango (Copadichromis borleyi)
11:03 - Iceberg and White Knight Haps (Sciaenochromis fryeri)
11:53 - Blue Dolphin Hap (Cyrtocara moorii)
12:39 - Mirrorball Cichlid (Placidochromis phenochilus)
13:07 - Jalo Reef (Placidochromis Sp. Jalo Reef)
13:35 - Unidentified Hap (help?)
14:46 - OB Marmalade Cat (Labeotropheus fuelleborni)
15:02 - Chilumba Red Mbuna (Trewavasae chilumba)
16:09 - Red Top Hongi (Labidochromis hongi)
17:10 - Yellow Tail Acei (Pseudotropheus elegans)
18:28 - Blue Lips Cichlid (Pseudotropheus sp. “williamsi north”)
19:05 - Rusty Cichlid/Lavender Cichlid (Lodotropheus sprengerae)
19:47 - Blue Cobalt Zebra (Maylandia callainos)
20:09 - Red Zebra Mbuna (Maylandia estherae)
20:39 - Elongate Mbuna (Pseudotropheus elongatus)
21:13 - Electric Yellow Mbuna (Labidochromis caeruleus)
22:20 - Lawsi Cichlid (Gephyrochromis lawsi)
22:53 - Some of the Best Coloured Cichlids
24:15 - Plans! The River Tank and USA Trip

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[jackd]

I have been in this hobby since 1969. I have seen a tremendous amount of changes. The changes in tank construction, types of filters, lighting, clientele, and aquarium stands.

[simianlife]

Such a beautiful tank with crystal clear water. The closeups of the fish only make them more gorgeous. Very inspiring!

[freeroamer]

Aquarium ambience is much more than just viewing, ie: fragrance, sound, texture etc. Glad you brought it to my attention! 👍

[s_monsterkid]

One thing I've noticed about Kaity's YouTube channel, is you could be in the worst mood in the world, or are having a bad day. But there's something about Kaity's video's that is so relaxing, and full of positive, joyful vibes. Thank you for making these amazing videos, Kaity!

[sanjayml]

Wowew!!! I hv never seen such crystal clear water in a fish tank. Brilliant

[KevinCMortimer]

It's a beast of a tank, and you've managed to keep it interesting with a clever stocking of varying livestock. Well done Kaity!

[IronTiger]

This is an amazing collection of fish🙌‼️ Tank looks amazing as always and great video Kaity 🤩‼️

[Gymscheme_]

I just wanted to say I love your tanks they are so full of color. I used to have African cichlids. I really miss mine and watching your videos makes me really want to set up another tank. Your tanks give me some really good ideas for what I’d do.

[Scry]

wow haven't seen a video as well done as this in a while, very clear and focused footage.

[MrChrizjb]

Hi Kaity, love this vid, I’ve just started with Lake Malawi cichlids after years of community fish, these little guys are just so fascinating

[davidhart]

Loved this vid. Keep showing us the great content you are showing us always. Hope your trip is everything you are looking forward to.

[nicoliroos]

Thanks for the cool videos, we are really enjoying seeing your fish tanks evolve! Enjoy your trip to the States, safe travels. Regards from South Africa.

[TH-qfen]

Your fish @8:36 all blue you were asking about is a Ngara Flametail Peacock aka Aulonocara stuartgranti. Beautiful tank! Your videos are awesome

[Yelsin_Salazar]

Hi Kaity, I set up a Malawi cichlid tank 2 weeks agoand I was careful to don't mix up varieties. Now that I see your video I know exactly what to do to have peacocks, haps and Mbunas living together healthy and happy. Continue like this. Greetings and have a nice day.

[trevorwillis]

beautiful tank and fish have kept alot of the same ones but currently im setting up a lake tanganikan cichlid tank as i find them just abit more peaceful and tolerant. the placidochromis phenacilus tanzania is also named a star sapphire hap and as it grows the male will be covered in stars if it retains the lines then you have a female. if ypu like that fish its close relative the placidochromis electra is also very nice and like the name placidochromis peaceful hap. good luck and happy fish keeping

[St_Clinton]

Wish that you were coming here to Las Vegas, but you are going to some great places with great aquariums. I hope that you enjoy your time here in the USA and much as we enjoy your content.

[robseale]

Really nice job. And this tank shows that in a proper sized tank, you can house all of these different types successfully without a ton of bloodshed. Too many people try to stuff african cichlids in 40 or 50 gallon tanks.

[tommybunk]

Thanks for sharing Kaity !!! The tank is looking beautiful 😃🤙

[norbertthoens]

Schönes, großes Aquarium mit glasklarem Wasser und gesunden Tieren! 👍

[michaelcollins]

I've got Black Widow Frontosas and Gold Head Compressiceps in my Tanganyikan Tank😍 Cant wait for that video ! I'll listen to you talk for hours, the fish dont hurt either !😅