All For Gardening
Gardening Supplies

Building a ROCK BANK in my aquarium!



In this video I show the full process of building a rock bank aquascape for my African Cichlids! I have a variety of colourful Lake Tanganyikan cichlids that I’m planning to grow out in the tank. These type of fish love hard scapes, as they don’t require any plants. The peninsula design of the tank makes it perfect to create a rocky bank up one end for these fish who love to go in and out of the caves..

This scape was a HUGE process as I had to remove the previous riverbank scape that Jason from Australian Biotopes created. Although I absolutely loved that scape, and appreciated what Jason did SO much, I explain in the video the reason why I went for the change. I really hope you enjoy the video and hopefully love the new scape too!

Timestamps:
0:01 – Why I took down the Riverbank scape
2:42 – Planning my aquascape (the beginnings)
7:03 – Buying and choosing my rocks
9:16 – Setting up the spare tank and filter
10:35 – Taking down the Riverbank scape
13:57 – Building the new scape
16:47 – Picking up my fish from MAD Aquariums!!
17:56 – How to use rock glue in an aquascape
22:42 – Adding my Freshwater AI Primes to the brace
25:09 – The new AI Primes on the tank
26:03 – My scape, fish and filtration
28:39 – Feeding my Tanganyikan Cichlids!

Remember to give the video a like if you enjoyed it!

I’d love to hear your feedback!!
What do you think of the new scape? 😀

I’m really excited to grow these guys out and see how they go together.

——————————————————————————

If you’re enjoying my content and want to show your support, remember to subscribe to my channel! I appreciate your support SO much.

http://www.youtube.com/c/kaityscichlids?sub_confirmation=1

You can also follow me on Instagram for more regular updates:
https://www.instagram.com/kaitys_cichlids/

—————————————————————————–
If you enjoyed this video you might like to check out:

Building a RIVERBANK in my aquarium

Catching Australian Rainbowfish for my Aquarium

Moving a HUGE Fish Tank

I also have playlists on both my Lake Malawi tank, and the Peninsula tank, documenting their progress.

Lake Malawi Tank Playlist:

Peninsula Tank Playlist:

20 Comments

  3. sfephen markham

    Awesome job!!! I've been wanting to switch up my tank to. You've inspired me to take the leap! Tank looks sooo gooood!!

  5. Ro san

    i recently got into keeping aquarium and man does it require a huge investment added up little at a time.

  10. Steven K

    Wow lava rock is sooo expensive. It cost 25 cents USD per lb or so in LA. Amazing tropheus tank

  11. Khoi Chau

    Everything look great!! You're awsome! Can you give me some advices that what did you do with the water, it looks crystal clear <3! Thank you!

  12. DJ Skabbe Snaussas

    i have a tip for you.
    malawi buffer is the same as bakingsoda mixed with silversoda. 6 parts bakingsoda and 1 part silver soda.

  14. Bose Rex TV

    Great job kaity. Thats a great hardscaped u made it based on natural habitat of your fish choice congrats.

Write A Comment

Pin