My Mbuna Tank Was Doomed.... Until He Arrived!

Join me as I share the fascinating story of how one unique fish, Dopey McDopeface II, transformed my Mbuna tank and helped create a balanced, thriving environment for all its inhabitants. Dive into the captivating world of Mbuna cichlids as we explore the tank's setup, fish species, and the challenges I faced along the way.
In this video, you'll discover:
🔵 The evolution of my Mbuna tank, from its early days as a planted community tank to its current Malawi aquarium setup
🔵 Detailed insights into the different fish species living in the tank, including the Electric Yellow Labs, Dogtooth Cichlid, and Pseudotropheus
🔵 How Dopey McDopeface II, the Orange Cap Pseudotropheus, became the unexpected saviour of my tank, restoring peace and harmony among the fish
🔵 The growth and development of five generations of Mbuna fry and their journey to maturity
🔵 My plans for the tank's next overhaul, including a new substrate and potential plant additions
If you're a fellow Mbuna enthusiast or simply love aquariums and fishkeeping, this video is for you!
Share your thoughts and suggestions in the comments section below - I'd love to hear your ideas for Mbuna-safe plants or any other recommendations for the tank's future makeover.
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[@emberframe6994]

I love valis with Malawis

[@williammcdowell6257]

As far as I have read, 'stunted' Vallis is the only true aquatic plant that survives in Lake Malawi, big tough floating plants might work. Giant Vallis will thrive in London water if, as you suggest, a sandy substrate is included, without CO2, so you might establish a decent plantation, but biogenic decalcification requires quite intense light, so you might end up with a lovely algae bloom. Sorry I haven't been very helpful. Hornwort, collected from an outdoor pond might work, but it will coat with calcium and become brittle if it survives, it is very good at taking the carbon out of the bicarbonates.

[@craigquinn8225]

epiphites are your best bet with mbuna. seen some big echinodorus in with mbuna aswell but planted securely. but nice tank now.

[@davidrossi4604]

The start of your video shows a light blue mbuna with orange fins what is it and where did you get it thanks Dave and by the way awesome aquarium and fish

[@Ryknex]

IDK if Im right or wrong but that small sized mbuna tank is giving me hope to keep one, cause I don't have huge space in my room for a 4 or 5 feet tank

[@AquariumShed]

Idk if maybe my lens gives it a smaller feel, but it's a 120l tank and I'd say that is the very minimum for a Mbuna tank. And even then, you need to stick to smaller Mbuna species rather than larger types such as Peacocks etc. Defo do plenty of research because a small tank would definitely be a nightmare with Mbuna. 👍