Adding African Cichlids to Your Tank

Adding African cichlids to your tank can be very difficult, especially if you have an established aquarium with other cichlids already in the tank. I will take you through the steps that I take to lessen the aggression amongst the African cichlids and make it easier for you to add new fish your tank.

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[kerrypitt]

I don't understand how people who watch YouTube, will not give a thumbs up? These people work hard to film and edit the shows we watch, it is the least we can do.

[JosephMartin]

Good explanation and info! I havent added new cichlids to my tank in over a year, despite losing 2, all because i dont want to mess with the balance!

[JeremyGoneWildPets]

I'm learning so much about African cichlids lately. Thanks for sharing this info.

[frankstanks]

Love this video cause you really hit this subject the right way! I have cichlids and the plant 🌱 in the corner really helps when you got aggression issues in the tank 👍🏻 I seen that less rocks sometimes helps cause there not enough Territory to be claimed and the fish keep moving

[Chris]

Hey Zenzo I was able to re introduce my big hongi using your method worked great Thanks again..

[joet]

Never thought about the blue light trick. Cool video zeno. Thanks for the great tips!

[legionaquatics]

I’m excited to do my peacock tank I’m planning and doing lots of research and your African cichlid playlist has really helped!

[joseCalderon]

I always add at least 5 fish at a time. Thanks for the video 👍

[caponetone]

Awesome tanks and Great content! You are a well spoken Fishtuber. One of my fav channels on the site. Whenever you get time i would love to see an update on the new lake tang tank you recently scaped. Happy fish keeping my brother 💯

[CaylorsReptilesAquatics]

Love their colors and size but I don't enjoy moving furnishings to accommodate the aggression. It's a different way of thinking like and being the fish. You obviously know how to manage their issues. Thanks!

[myhopevlog]

Thanks Kenzo for the tips been following these steps now that i have cichlids water babies and it helps a lot!

[VictoriaLeeCreates]

That's really cool. The hole blue light concept 💙

[dhammaboy]

So many great ideas in this video! I will start trying all of these when I stock my new tank! Thanks Zenzo!

[TG-xolg]

Hi! Your videos are really great! So well presented and very clear. So enjoyable. Thanks. I have an Mbuna cichlid tank set up 1 week ago. I just added more rocks last night, and plan to buy more Mbunas on the weekend. New rocks only been in for 48 hours by the time new fish come in. Do I need to change the rocks again when adding my new fish on Sunday?

[Aquatic_Amigo]

I shared your vedio with one of my service client that has a 180 African tank .. 👍🏼

[catfishcave]

As usual, lots of good info on the rift lake cichlids.

[James-yerp]

Hey Zenzo, you should re-make your shirt to sport a "Z" in the middle.

[curtlancaster]

Great video! And just in time too. Adding some African Cichlids next week.

[dennisruedel]

Hey Zenzo, great tip and great video! That particular technique definitely works, as I have done something similar before. I think I saw John do something like this before in one of his old videos. Anyways, you did a great job explaining this technique and rationalizing this method. Thanks for sharing 👍.

[carlheller]

I can't get anymore fish because the boss said no (aka the wife). Lol