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Ambush Predator!
The Nimbochromis polystigma is the focus of this, Episode #13, in my #JUVIEHAPNATION series. The polystigma, a true ambush predator, is quickly becoming one of my favorite haps. I hope you enjoy this installment.
Please let me know what your thoughts are on this subject below in the comments and don't forget to rate, share and subscribe.
Expand the conversation by coming over to the Facebook group page: "Ben O'Cichlid" and you can follow me on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid"
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#HAPNATION BABY!
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Thank you to all of you who have supported my channel over the years. You are very appreciated!
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FULL TANK BREAKDOWNS (subject to change)
60 Gal Tank Details:
Filtration: 2 SunSun 302s stuffed with sponges, Biohome Ultimate and MarinePure Cermedia and Seachem Purigen + two sponge filters that are attached to a ZooMed rotating powerhead, along with canister output attachments, also from ZooMed (courtesy of a Jay Wilson Giveaway, visit his Facebook group: The Aquatic Lounge).
Plants: plastic plus LIVE Anubias and Java Ferns.
Rocks: Lava Rock and "Wonder Stone" (available on eBay).
Substrate: Caribsea eco-complete Cichlid Specific (shells/coral).
Heater: Eheim Jager 300watt submersible.
Lighting: 48" T-5 on a timer.
***135 Gallon Tank Breakdown***
Filtration: Fluval FX 6 filled with sponges, Fluval ceramic rings, Seachem Purigen and a SunSun 704B filled with sponges, bio balls, ceramic rings, Pinky Floss and Seachem Purigen. 704B UV is used two days week.
Heaters are two 300 watt Eheim Jagers connected to a controller from Jehmco.com, keeping things at 78 F degrees.
Lighting 2 36" Beamswork LEDs and the Powerhead is a dual adjustable head 1600 gph SunSun unit.
Substrate is Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite "black" (looks more gray than black which is fine since it doesn't show every micro spec of detritus).
Background and rocks are from Universal Rocks (use Jay Wilson's 15% discount code at check out!), along with some lava rock brought over from the 60 gal to help with beneficial bacteria development.
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Here are some playlists you might also enjoy:
"African Cichlids: Best Tips"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoDLeItfzOiRG8DV-1W9qNX4
"Live Plants in a Cichlid Tank!"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoAF8IDREehAsdFLnHUFydfF
"Ben Ochart's Top 10 African Cichlid Videos" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoC7kH0zSSaV6VgNpzYnfiU5
"Canister Filter Maintenance"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoA-6pu7lFTc_D6idLKGCE2j
"Cichlid Humor"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoC2Uwx8tazb0lqPkd0kRi4d
The #Hapnation Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMnkhcNsNhFAaByzaCWgZaDRNVcY9sTVl
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Visit my group on Facebook group page: "Ben O'Cichlid" at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346953655693983/
and follow on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid"
...and always remember that you are greatly appreciated because YOU, YES YOU READING THIS RIGHT NOW, YOU ROCK!!!
The Nimbochromis polystigma is the focus of this, Episode #13, in my #JUVIEHAPNATION series. The polystigma, a true ambush predator, is quickly becoming one of my favorite haps. I hope you enjoy this installment.
Please let me know what your thoughts are on this subject below in the comments and don't forget to rate, share and subscribe.
Expand the conversation by coming over to the Facebook group page: "Ben O'Cichlid" and you can follow me on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid"
***
#HAPNATION BABY!
***
Thank you to all of you who have supported my channel over the years. You are very appreciated!
***
FULL TANK BREAKDOWNS (subject to change)
60 Gal Tank Details:
Filtration: 2 SunSun 302s stuffed with sponges, Biohome Ultimate and MarinePure Cermedia and Seachem Purigen + two sponge filters that are attached to a ZooMed rotating powerhead, along with canister output attachments, also from ZooMed (courtesy of a Jay Wilson Giveaway, visit his Facebook group: The Aquatic Lounge).
Plants: plastic plus LIVE Anubias and Java Ferns.
Rocks: Lava Rock and "Wonder Stone" (available on eBay).
Substrate: Caribsea eco-complete Cichlid Specific (shells/coral).
Heater: Eheim Jager 300watt submersible.
Lighting: 48" T-5 on a timer.
***135 Gallon Tank Breakdown***
Filtration: Fluval FX 6 filled with sponges, Fluval ceramic rings, Seachem Purigen and a SunSun 704B filled with sponges, bio balls, ceramic rings, Pinky Floss and Seachem Purigen. 704B UV is used two days week.
Heaters are two 300 watt Eheim Jagers connected to a controller from Jehmco.com, keeping things at 78 F degrees.
Lighting 2 36" Beamswork LEDs and the Powerhead is a dual adjustable head 1600 gph SunSun unit.
Substrate is Nature's Ocean Bio-Activ Live Aragonite "black" (looks more gray than black which is fine since it doesn't show every micro spec of detritus).
Background and rocks are from Universal Rocks (use Jay Wilson's 15% discount code at check out!), along with some lava rock brought over from the 60 gal to help with beneficial bacteria development.
***
Here are some playlists you might also enjoy:
"African Cichlids: Best Tips"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoDLeItfzOiRG8DV-1W9qNX4
"Live Plants in a Cichlid Tank!"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoAF8IDREehAsdFLnHUFydfF
"Ben Ochart's Top 10 African Cichlid Videos" https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoC7kH0zSSaV6VgNpzYnfiU5
"Canister Filter Maintenance"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoA-6pu7lFTc_D6idLKGCE2j
"Cichlid Humor"
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLr8ew8o8WXoC2Uwx8tazb0lqPkd0kRi4d
The #Hapnation Playlist:
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLMnkhcNsNhFAaByzaCWgZaDRNVcY9sTVl
***
Visit my group on Facebook group page: "Ben O'Cichlid" at: https://www.facebook.com/groups/346953655693983/
and follow on Instagram at: "ben.o.cichlid"
...and always remember that you are greatly appreciated because YOU, YES YOU READING THIS RIGHT NOW, YOU ROCK!!!