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Using Algae to Create Shell Dweller Cichlid Fish Tank
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Last week I had the opportunity to design a Lake Tanganyika biotope-inspired setup for a freind. We thought that would be the most effective way to house and showcase Shell Dweller Cichlids (Neolamprologus similis). He's been keeping guppies and other tropicals outdoors for years, but he's never had a fish tank quite like this. So it was a lot of fun not only to build, but to see how he's been inspired by it since.

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Top Comments of this video!! :3

@SerpaDesign

7 months ago

Would you put algae into an aquarium on purpose or wait for it to happen naturally? Either way, it’s inevitable. It’s just a matter of how you keep it balanced once it’s there. What do you think of the design? We are pleased with how it turned out, and the fish seemed to enjoy it! Also, yes, my voice sounds different. I was sick when I recorded the audio and am still recovering. Feeling better now, but I'm still stuffy. I know I'd get a lot of comments about that, so I figured I'd mention it. Anyway, enjoy the video, and have a great weekend!

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@cichlidspecies

7 months ago

It is so rare that I see aquariums like these on YouTube. Congratulations @serpadesign for documentation and making a proper Tangayika Aquarium for Shell Dwellers. Its very nice and refreshing to see people not overstocking and making the aquarium a piece of nature.

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@itzmooxd7859

7 months ago

Love your terrariums and aquariums, maybe sometime you'll build the giant jungle vivarium again?

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@CrunchyFern

7 months ago

Using algea instead of plants is a great idea for cichlids! Might try it myself

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@joeysanchez4839

7 months ago

I am not a big african cichlid or african cichlid scape guy but when i say this tank floored me and made me reconsider i mean it. truly one of the most stunning all rock tanks ive ever seen

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@aubreyf4678

7 months ago

Seeing a fish go from the pet store to one of your tanks is a beautiful sight to see, they enter a new habitat that mimics their environment and get to take it all in. And live out their lives there. So proud of what you do! These animals get to live out their best and safest days in a piece of nature you created. I think it’s beyond wonderful. Like magic. And I love how you see animals as I do, a small being with a lot of quirks all uniquely their own under their similar instincts as the same species. Truly should be a medal for these kinds of things 🏅 you’d have a room for those too 😆

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@NyonPrime

7 months ago

Irene with Girl Talks Fish/Aquarium Co-Op introduced me to multis! They're great little guys and are so easy to breed. I love their behavior! Cute as heck fish

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@stacywithonions

7 months ago

I would love to see you get some South American puffers. They’re freshwater and much bigger than the pea. They’re neat fish to watch. They really like a strong water current. It would be great to see how you would design a tank suited for that and inspired by the Amazon river. They’re active, inquisitive, and have really cute smiling faces. You can find captive bred ones if you search long enough. 🤞 I love SAPS!

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@mariacollins

7 months ago

I love the natural, simple style of this.

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@wheelchair_charlie

7 months ago

The algae rocks are brilliant! I normally like alot of plants in tanks but I love this simple, minimalist algae rock pile & snail shell build!

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@janinebean4276

7 months ago

Wow look at the difference in their colours! Happy babies! ❤

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@jackwalters1014

7 months ago

Beautiful. Love the rocks. The look of them but also how you arranged them

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@QueenAmy

7 months ago

The tank looks SO good!! Nice job.

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@danasmith8557

7 months ago

Wow I love that terrarium!! Yall did a great job!!

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@tokilladaemon

7 months ago

what a stunning simple scape! the only thing i would change is having the filter at the surface to get some surface ripples and make the light dance a little more, but thats just my preference

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@oakmaiden2133

7 months ago

I’m always amazed at how much rock a glass box can hold. 😮 All those snails shells.. hmm, side hustle sales. I would love a bag full!

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@ImHavingaCoronary

7 months ago

Incredible tank. Really want to see how it develops with the algae. Hope we get updates!

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@ryankersell2505

7 months ago

Inspiration recieved bro! Ive allways had an interest in shell dwellers and this is a peak quality setup! Great video man

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@alyssag8146

7 months ago

Love the cichlids looking at the camera with a side eye every single time

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@shuj42

7 months ago

One of the most beautiful tanks I’ve seen on this channel

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