Cichlid Bros Podcast

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EP5: 20 Incredible Cichlids You NEED to Know About!

2026-10-3157:09

There are hundreds of incredible cichlid species in the aquarium hobby, but which ones are actually worth checking out? In this episode of the Cichlid Bros Podcast, Troy and Alec each pick 10 incredible cichlids to discuss, giving us 20 fascinating species that every fishkeeper should know about! From colorful African cichlids to massive and aggressive Central and South American cichlids, we're talking about what makes these fish so interesting, their personalities, behaviors, care requirem...

EP4: Monster Cichlids, Rare Species, & Epic Fish Room Setups! with Cich Psyche

2026-10-0540:26

In this episode, I sit down with Mike from Cich Psyche to talk about his and Will’s incredible cichlid-keeping journey. Their tanks are filled with monster cichlids, rare species, and epic fish room setups that every fish keeper will appreciate. We dive into: - Breeding aggressive monster cichlids and the challenges involved - How they’ve upgraded aquariums to house these giants - Show-stopping species like the Red Terror, Black Nasty, Red Tiger Mota, Trimac, and Oscars - Rare cichlids inclu...

EP3: Aquarium Filtration: Which Type of Filter is Best for You? | Complete Breakdown

2026-09-3001:11:03

What type of aquarium filter is actually best for your tank? In this episode of the Cichlid Bros Podcast, we take a deep dive into aquarium filtration and break down the major types of filters, how they work, and the pros and cons of each. We discuss sponge filters, hang-on-back (HOB) filters, canister filters, internal filters, sumps, undergravel filters, and more. We also talk about mechanical, biological, and chemical filtration, when each type of filtration makes sense, and what we would ...

EP2: Do You Really Need to Do Water Changes? Why, When & How to Do Them

2026-09-1858:42

Are water changes really necessary for your aquarium? How often should you do them, how much water should you change, and what happens if you don't? In this episode of the Cichlid Bros Podcast, we're breaking down everything you need to know about aquarium water changes — the who, what, when, how, and most importantly, WHY. We'll talk about why we believe water changes are an important part of maintaining almost every aquarium setup, including cichlid tanks, community aquariums, planted tan...

EP1: African vs. American Cichlids: Which Is Better?

2026-08-1244:12

African vs. American cichlids—which are actually better? In the first episode of The Cichlid Bros Podcast, Troy and Alec go head-to-head comparing African and American cichlids and break down the biggest differences between the two. We compare them across some of the categories that matter most to cichlid keepers, including: 🐟 Coloration 🐟 Personality & behavior 🐟 Variety of species 🐟 Tank mates & compatibility 🐟 Aquascaping & tank setups 🐟 Our favorite species For this discus...

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