Here's a list of the 10 things I hate and the 10 things that I love about keeping tropical fish, in particular African Cichlids. Do you share some of these? What are some of your loves and hates about the hobby? Please share any thoughts you have on this subject in the comments below and be a part of "The Convo Gang" because on this channel, "We all learn from each other!"
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***Here are some links to products that I've used and recommend***
(You get a great deal by using these links and help to support the channel because Amazon gives me a small percentage without it impacting your cost one cent, thanks!)
Filters:
SunSun 302-B (265 gph): [ Ссылка ]
SunSun 704-B (525 gph with UV): [ Ссылка ]
SunSun HW 3000 (793 with UV): [ Ссылка ]
Filter pads for all SunSun filters: [ Ссылка ]
Cut your own filter pads: [ Ссылка ]
Pinky filter floss: [ Ссылка ]
SunSun Pre-Filter (goes over intake): [ Ссылка ]
Flexible hose cleaning brush: [ Ссылка ]
SunSun Pre-Filter (In-Line Canister): [ Ссылка ]
SunSun Canister O-Ring replacement: [ Ссылка ]
SunSun UV 9W replacement bulb: [ Ссылка ]
Suggested Bio Media that I use in my canisters:
Biohome Ultimate: [ Ссылка ]
MarinePure: [ Ссылка ]
CNZ sponge filled bio-balls: [ Ссылка ]
Pumice stone: [ Ссылка ]
Crushed coral/aragonite: [ Ссылка ]
Chemical Filtration I've Used with Good Results:
Seachem Purigen: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Matrix Carbon: [ Ссылка ]
Mesh bags: [ Ссылка ]
Other items:
Suggested substrate (aragonite): [ Ссылка ]
My favorite LED lights: [ Ссылка ]
Inexpensive Powerheads: [ Ссылка ]
Better quality Powerhead (Hydor): [ Ссылка ]
Heaters I use:
Eheim: [ Ссылка ]
Cobalt Neo Therm: [ Ссылка ]
API (Black Plastic Shielded): [ Ссылка ]
Recommended Meds to have on hand:
Fritz Maracyn 2: [ Ссылка ]
API Furan 2: [ Ссылка ]
API General Cure: [ Ссылка ]
Kordon Ick Attack: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Metroplex: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Garlic Guard: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Focus: [ Ссылка ]
Water Treatment Products I Use & Recommend:
Seachem Prime: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Safe: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Lake Salt: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Pristine: [ Ссылка ]
Seachem Clarity: [ Ссылка ]
Aquarium Quick Start Products I Recommend:
Seachem Stability: [ Ссылка ]
Fritz Turbo Start: [ Ссылка ]
Dr. Tim's One and Only: [ Ссылка ]
***For more fish keeping videos with tricks, tips and hacks, check out these playlists***
For "My Best Fish Keeping Tips" click here:
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For tips and tricks with Fluval FX canister filters go here:
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For tips and tricks with SunSun canister filters go here:
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For videos on water changes and controlling nitrates, click here:
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For videos on general canister filter maintenance, click here:
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My Top 10 most popular videos of all time:
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Support your local fish store, join clubs and groups that safeguard the future of our hobby. I'm a member the American Cichlid Association. You can visit them here: cichlid.org
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Shout-out to Christopher Martin for the Cichlids & Coffee logo and to Sam Penny for the Youtube channel banner art. And a big thank you to Phil Griffiths for the dropping fish video and channel icon!
***Never forget - you reading this right now - YOU ROCK!***

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