Bringing Lake Malawi to My Living Room

Join me on a three-week transformation of my 120 litre Malawi Mbuna Aquarium. Witness the step-by-step rescaping process, emphasizing both aesthetics and functionality to ensure a thriving habitat for the Mbuna cichlids.
🛒Malawi Rock - Amazon US: amzn.to/3PWbT98
🛒Malawi Rock - Amazon UK: amzn.to/3ZOX0dr
🛒Barnacles - Amazon US: amzn.to/3PWc1Wa
🛒Barnacles - Amazon UK: amzn.to/46rcwyE
Rescaping is more than just redesigning; it's about creating a healthier environment for the aquarium's inhabitants. This video captures every crucial detail, from choosing the right rocks and plants to their optimal placement, aiming for a refreshed and sustainable home for these beautiful cichlids native to Lake Malawi.
Watch from start to finish as I turn an existing tank into a revitalized underwater haven. Share your thoughts and experiences in the comments, and subscribe for more insights into aquarium care and design.
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Things I have bought that I think you will like too:
🛒 Co2 Generator Kits - Ebay US: ebay.us/BEjSvF | Ebay UK: ebay.us/Opa3QG
🛒 Dennerle Nano Cube Tank - Ebay US: ebay.us/UkoQv6 | Ebay UK: ebay.us/ctHSGZ
🛒 Dennerle Scapers Tank - US Ebay: ebay.us/QhAnTD | UK Ebay: ebay.us/jEGRtV
🛒 Aquael Leddy Slim Link - US Ebay: ebay.us/u8tp85 | UK Ebay: ebay.us/1QfNhl
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[@ksaandor]

It looks great!

[@richardcunliffe]

Fresh

[@MrBrumbrum73]

Hi, have just found and subscribed to your channel. Refreshing to have a fellow Brit to listen to. Thanks for this video. I'm currently planning a 5ft Malawi tank. Can you tell me what weight of limestone you ordered? And what sand did you mix with the limestone bits?
Thanks for the inspiration I needed.
Andrew

[@pigeonpete4193]

Hi tank looks great, i have a tank about the same size can you please tell me how many fish you have in the tank and how much rock did you add Thanks

[@AquariumShed]

Hiya. So I've had few babies in the tank, so up to about 14 atm I think. I used 15kg of light limestone which I got from Ebay! 👍

[@pigeonpete4193]

My tank is 140L and i would love to set it up the same as yours but every video i see tells me my tank is to small and the fish will end up killing each other but your tank seems fine. What was your secret ?

[@AquariumShed]

So, I only keep small Mbuna species like Yellow Labs, Dogtooth, and Rusty. I avoid bigger things like Peacocks and Haps, and make sure there is always plenty of hiding places and visual blocks. I think it also helps that I got all my Mbuna when they were juvenile and that several have been born and raised in the tank. 👍

[@pigeonpete4193]

@@AquariumShed Thanks for that. what amount should i start with in 140L tank. i was maybe thinking 10 to 12

[@AquariumShed]

Yeah, that sounds about right to me. Good luck!