EVERY PART of My 300 GALLON TANK REVEALED! [Setting Up a BIG TANK? - WATCH THIS FIRST!]

Описание: Setting up a big tank? Watch this first! Here is every part of my 300 gallon African Cichlid tank set up. Revealed and discussed in detail!

This video was inspired by a collaboration with The Cichlid Bros, and provides a full breakdown of every part of my 300 gallon African Cichlid Aquarium! From fish, to filters, to heaters, to lights, to substrate and a lot more. EVERY PART discussed in detail. I hope that you enjoy this video and that it helps you with your big tank set-up!

For some great videos about cichlids and all aspects of fish keeping, visit The Cichlid Bros here:    / @cichlidbros  

Time Stamps!
00:00 Intro
00:46 Filtration (Sump)
01:46 Synergy Reef overflow box
02:33 Filtration (Fluval FX-6 Canister Filter)
03:40 Heaters & Controllers
05:19 Wavemaker
05:51 Pre-Filter
06:41 Lighting
07:20 Water Leak Alarm
08:17 Decor
08:49 Artificial Plants
09:25 Substrate
10:15 The Fish
14:08 Wrap Up

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Copyright protected music used with permission:
Morning Grass performed by Sum Wave
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Remember that fish keeping is truly a fluid situation and what works for one set-up might not work for another. Do plenty of research gathering information from several reliable sources before making any changes in your aquarium.

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Live Streaming
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Sicce, a top quality manufacturer of aquarium pumps and filters.
Hygger/AQQA makers of a variety of aquarium products such as lights, pumps and heaters.
Underwater Galleries, makers of the most beautiful ceramic caves available.
Xpertmatic, maker of good quality internal filters and air pumps.
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