Aquascaping the 500 Gallon Plywood Aquarium! (Stocking Revealed!)

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  • @martinbigatti4241
    @martinbigatti4241 9 місяців тому +24

    I got way too excited when I saw this came out. Stopped studying for my final and started preparing food for the show

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +11

      Haha love to hear it! Best of luck with the final

    • @Knockoutzone5
      @Knockoutzone5 9 місяців тому +6

      you are a certified fish nerd lol (I am also)

  • @zerokind5839
    @zerokind5839 9 місяців тому +7

    AWESOME. thanks for sharing this build and if you decide not to use the 180, I can come take it off your hands 😂

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      Haha, thanks for watching!

  • @michaelellerbe1434
    @michaelellerbe1434 9 місяців тому +7

    Awesome brother! You did an amazing job start to finish! Also great to family in there with the assist!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks, Mike! Appreciate it!

  • @tig735
    @tig735 9 місяців тому +10

    I give you credit for not letting any of this stop you! I try to hang a picture frame and if it doesn't go smooth on the first try I swear and throw a fit like a child and walk away lol... You'll definitely get there man. Great work so far and looking forward to seeing that ray!

  • @andrewbrew745
    @andrewbrew745 9 місяців тому +8

    Amazing tank, and the stocking is gone to be awesome

  • @sandyloyst1811
    @sandyloyst1811 9 місяців тому +7

    Troy, she'll get there. Your doing an amazing job and when you have to wait until everything cures, it's a bummer. The scape is spectacular and I can already picture a baby ray relaxing in there. Superb news for the big guys, I hope you show their transfer when the time comes. You have safe travels my friend. Peace.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +3

      Thanks, Sandy! Will definitely show the fish transfer! Hopefully will be soon 🙏🏼

  • @razinfishes1918
    @razinfishes1918 9 місяців тому +6

    Looking really good Troy your hard work will pay off in the end. Little set backs are there to help us learn and grow! They are not there to give us the feeling of defeat. Remember look for the Silver lining in set backs its all good brother!! Love the channel!!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      Thank you, really appreciate that! And definitely agree! 💪🏼

  • @dennispeleg7843
    @dennispeleg7843 9 місяців тому +6

    Looks out of this world! Just gave me confidence to do it even more!

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks, Dennis! Best of luck if you try it!

    • @dennispeleg7843
      @dennispeleg7843 9 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros thanks. One last quickie question. Is the 180 going to be the new central tank or is that gonna be a different project? How's the Cubans?

  • @dylanfinucan
    @dylanfinucan 9 місяців тому +8

    Looks great! Stingrays will be awesome!

  • @marknestorovich1175
    @marknestorovich1175 9 місяців тому +6

    Amazing job. So so cool.

  • @PriceTagAquariums
    @PriceTagAquariums 9 місяців тому +1

    Everything looks good. No worry about the setback. You got this! Looking forward to the continuation of this series. Always fun to see the "fish reveal" and the aquascape.

  • @rpliegos
    @rpliegos 9 місяців тому +4

    Wow it is going to look awesome and your fish will be the happiest ever in that size of a tank! The Bala Shark is going to grow to 3ft in there! Hope there won´t be any more leaks

  • @stoneysscapes7544
    @stoneysscapes7544 9 місяців тому +4

    Hallelujah I've been waiting for this video for a long time , get that popcorn honey Troy's finally ready to show off his Monster Wood 🍿

  • @andreacasoli3371
    @andreacasoli3371 9 місяців тому +5

    Can't wait to see the stingrays, one of my lfs has them and they are huuuuuge

  • @pauloafonso9674
    @pauloafonso9674 9 місяців тому +7

    Awesome

  • @Adonijah25
    @Adonijah25 9 місяців тому +14

    Licensed plumber here, those ABS fittings with PVC glue makes me extremely nervous. They make a transition glue for these applications. Also, when gluing pvc or abs in plumbing systems we always insert then quarter turn to desired position. Reasoning is that upon insertion there may be the straight line that is a void from potential defects or debris. I would have suggested pushing the 90 with the hose into that fitting horizontally then twist it(with it fully inserted) down to the desired position.
    We are all happy to see the progress, keep up the good work!

    • @Boogerboys1990
      @Boogerboys1990 8 місяців тому

      Abs with pvc glue is a major fail. Need the combo glue for sure.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому

      I’ve used this glue for multiple sump installations with no issues for years. The leak was not due to the glue anyway. I’ll do the quarter turn next time, thanks for the tip.

    • @shindama
      @shindama 8 місяців тому

      Soft plumbing there was a mistake

    • @shindama
      @shindama 8 місяців тому

      Return lines you used is going to collect debri. Hard plumbing is the way to go

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому

      @@shindama and yet I’ve used this EXACT plumbing for years on multiple setups. Probably last time I’ll respond to you since it’s always something negative anyway. Have a good day

  • @Tambo81
    @Tambo81 9 місяців тому +6

    Your very patient. 😂 I had to buy a very heavy rock to sink my driftwood

  • @AtariTheAquarist
    @AtariTheAquarist 9 місяців тому +6

    AYEEEEE WE HERE!!!

  • @SergioBernardoAlmi
    @SergioBernardoAlmi 9 місяців тому +4

    Looking good …Enjoy

  • @MrPatagonianFox
    @MrPatagonianFox 9 місяців тому +6

    A couple coats of Plumber’s Silicone would probably plug that leak. I had to use it on my aquarium’s pipes when I got my first aquarium in March.

  • @Juanchodiazz
    @Juanchodiazz 9 місяців тому +3

    Been waiting for this video ! Looks amazing can’t wait to see the stringy ray in there !

  • @zachgorman
    @zachgorman 9 місяців тому +2

    Thumbnail on point

  • @Cid-solar
    @Cid-solar 9 місяців тому

    Glad to know the structure is intact. Can’t wait to see the final setup. All the best🎉

  • @Mike_Mike1980
    @Mike_Mike1980 9 місяців тому +2

    I must say that you guys really inspired me to get back into the hobby. So much great info, easy to follow, and straightforward with so much good content! Keep up the great work guys! I never subscribed to anyone or anything on UA-cam but you guys will probably be my first! Thanks CichlidBros

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +2

      Love to hear that! Comments like these keep us goin! Appreciate you watching 👊🏻

  • @noelmangion6316
    @noelmangion6316 9 місяців тому

    Hi Troy the plywood tank is coming along great can’t wait till the next video and the stocking of the tank is going to look wonderful and i can’t wait to see the stingray in there 👍

  • @carlwagers9829
    @carlwagers9829 9 місяців тому +3

    That video went from: Yes to Lets gooooo to LETS FREAKING GO to No to NOOOOOOO to YES to I have to wait more 😂

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      Haha yep, that’s been my past few weeks 😅

  • @sfephenmarkham1917
    @sfephenmarkham1917 8 місяців тому

    This is sooo freaking coooool!!!!!! been waiting for the finish. Great job man!!!!

  • @shareemannak
    @shareemannak 9 місяців тому +2

    Rambo you cutie ❤
    Love watching this project come together ❤ watching from Australia 🇦🇺 😊

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      Thank you! Always enjoy having Rambo help me lol

  • @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics
    @SlimTim_dirty_aquatics 9 місяців тому +3

    What journey but worth it in the end. I’m using the same pump on my 100 gallon system at 52%. My LFS had the price marked down to the 6.0, all because the box got wet and squished. Fired Up deal for me.

  • @brola8779
    @brola8779 8 місяців тому +1

    please get a arowana that be so cool!

  • @johnnyshi9113
    @johnnyshi9113 9 місяців тому

    Amazing video! Love the build and the step by step of it all coming together.
    I have few huge monster tanks now, only thing I recommend is, the sting ray has huge bio loads and when you adding all those fish from the other tank it’s going to be hard to keep alive. Your 500 gallon realistically is about 300, after all that woods and rocks and plants. All my tanks are bare bottoms, boring to look at but I rather care for the health and space for the fishes. The fish is the main focus point. Less is more but I am looking forward to your new video. Cheers! 😄👍

  • @kashifkashu7899
    @kashifkashu7899 9 місяців тому

    U did an excellent job bro in building the tank even after setbacks/leaks in tank u still keep up the spirit 👏
    Excited to see the sting ray along with 180 gallon tankmates..❤🎉

  • @RocsAquatic
    @RocsAquatic 9 місяців тому +1

    Good video tank looks good 💪🏾💯

  • @markhamilton2329
    @markhamilton2329 9 місяців тому +1

    Tenacity m8 you got loads of it, well done.

  • @illinoisbasketballacademy
    @illinoisbasketballacademy 9 місяців тому

    Awesome video!

  • @kmingtam
    @kmingtam 9 місяців тому

    good choice, look forward to seeing it. though for a stingray i would leave a larger open area on the bottom and use smooth river rocks...

  • @donhabel1590
    @donhabel1590 9 місяців тому

    Good job there's always something but way to overcome 👍👍

  • @ThegoatedD
    @ThegoatedD 9 місяців тому +1

    Loved it ❤

  • @reggie2803
    @reggie2803 9 місяців тому +1

    I have been looking forward to the completion of the tank. Congratulations on a job well done. Just wonder if the stingray will have enough surface area to move around the scape.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +3

      Thank you! If it ever seems like he needs more space, I’ll remove some rocks/decor

  • @evilone543
    @evilone543 9 місяців тому

    Wow! Getting so close! It took me a moth to get a factory built tank drilled, sump setup, scaped and filled. I thought that was frustrating…

  • @nathanbox1219
    @nathanbox1219 8 місяців тому

    Awesome tank bro can’t wait to see it finished I’ve been into aquariums my whole life just more getting my wife into it after 21 yrs of marriage

  • @LaxNiicK
    @LaxNiicK 9 місяців тому

    looks great. I would recommend moving some of your rock towards the sides/back for the ray. I have a ray myself and he really enjoys plenty of free-swim room in the tank without obstructions.

  • @adcooper17
    @adcooper17 9 місяців тому

    Stingray is my next project too. Going in my 240 gallon custom build.

  • @Backscratchandhalls
    @Backscratchandhalls 9 місяців тому

    Very cool video series! I noticed when you glued the drain line elbows that you simply applied the glue and pushed the elbow in. I was lucky enough to do a workshop with Master Breeder Dean where he taught us to push the elbows in about a quarter turn off-set and then twist them by that quarter turn into place to make sure that the seal is leakproof once cured. Perhaps that's why you have that small leak from the drain lines?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      It wasnt leaking from there. It was the space between the gasket and tank wall on the inside

  • @awilderireland
    @awilderireland 9 місяців тому +1

    Nice. I think you should have far less aquascape to provide more floor space for the Stingray. If it was just cichlids it wouldn't be an issue.
    But it's easy to fix. Or ignore. It's your tank. 😊

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +6

      Thanks for saying that respectfully. I definitely will remove some of the rocks over time. I think it’ll be great for a small Ray for awhile

    • @awilderireland
      @awilderireland 9 місяців тому +1

      @@CichlidBros No probs. Yes. It's an easy issue to address in the future.
      I look forward to the next update.

  • @rudratumuluri7814
    @rudratumuluri7814 9 місяців тому +1

    It's very impressive. Good job. I think you should get some peacock bass ( kelberi) or (monoculus) and a silver arowana.

  • @KeepItFishyyEG
    @KeepItFishyyEG 8 місяців тому

    Will the stingray have room on the bottom to move on? Outside of that way too go on the build and things.

  • @yogeshrane9136
    @yogeshrane9136 9 місяців тому

    Amazing work, yes I waited for this video for every week in last some weeks, good that it's getting completed.. I think u have too many rocks for stringray , not sure if all are smooth. Rest everything looks amazing

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +3

      Thank you! Yeah, I’ll likely remove some rocks over time. For awhile it’ll be cichlids until Ray is done quarantining

  • @jc49fishniner4lif7
    @jc49fishniner4lif7 9 місяців тому

    👍👍👍👏👏 awesome one thing about just paint the returns BLACK 🤔

  • @GrzegorzStan-qz1mf
    @GrzegorzStan-qz1mf 9 місяців тому +2

    Podziwiam

  • @fowlreelman
    @fowlreelman 9 місяців тому

    The stingray will be really cool, but I was hoping that you were going to say he would have peacock bass for tank mates.

  • @80s_monsterkid28
    @80s_monsterkid28 9 місяців тому +6

    Where was Quinn? Any particular reason why he didn’t help out? 🤔😂 “ what is it, you do here?”. lol

  • @v3n0mnyc
    @v3n0mnyc 8 місяців тому

    Nice set up bro man should get a puffer fish

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks man! Would like to at some point

  • @walfredjimenez6415
    @walfredjimenez6415 9 місяців тому

    Awesome project, and well done!
    I am curious about those fake plants. Where from ??

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! From Hobby Lobby

  • @JBTexas
    @JBTexas 9 місяців тому

    Question for, Ivan had my 55 gallon fish tank for about three years, no issues. I have sand gravel and not the pool sand. Aquarium sand. About six months ago, I got some Cory cat fish, and that’s where my brown algae problem started. Not sure what caused the brown algae but has been worst and worst. Since then I have moved those Cory catfish to my other tank.
    For the past four months, I have removed all decor, cleaned everything and as much of the sand. I am doing 70 percent water change every week since, clean glass, gravel vac sand, add my frits water treatment and beneficial bacteria every time. Fishes are good, no casualties, but man the brown algae comes with persistent and gets worst and worst to the point I do water changes every three days.
    I do not over feed, on top of water changes, two HOB all with sponges including the inlet, water clear, but the whole sand is now brown and just gets worst. I’ve been using phosguard as well for. A month. What else can I do to get rid of this brown algae?

  • @Vigo-x8v
    @Vigo-x8v 9 місяців тому +2

    👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍 👍

  • @dennispeleg7843
    @dennispeleg7843 8 місяців тому

    When you painted the exterior, did you use more oind shield or basic waterproof paint?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому +1

      Just paint on most of the outside. Pond shield along top bracing

  • @teamhanley4231
    @teamhanley4231 8 місяців тому

    I’ve seen in this tank and few others fake plants. Do you recommend a specific brand

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому

      These are from Hobby Lobby

    • @teamhanley4231
      @teamhanley4231 8 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros wow, not designed for tanks. Are they silk or plastic

  • @KathouQC
    @KathouQC 9 місяців тому

    good build, but I was wondering why you did use flexible pipe instead rigid pvc pipe?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +1

      Came with the sump

    • @KathouQC
      @KathouQC 9 місяців тому +1

      @@CichlidBros ah okay , btw beautiful build you done 😊

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      @@KathouQC thank you!

  • @jeremymoore450
    @jeremymoore450 9 місяців тому

    Troy,
    Wow how much did this all cost to setup and everything? I am wondering on price and how much cheaper vs buying an aquarium?
    Appreciate you showing us even the trials you are going through.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +2

      Thanks for watching! I’m going to do a full pricing breakdown video soon!

  • @gritzd5070
    @gritzd5070 9 місяців тому

    Cool scape but just a question - Wouldn't the stones impede and possibly hurt the ray? since they seem to be in the middle, will the ray have space to swim on the sand?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +2

      Yeah as I mentioned I’ll make changes as it grows

    • @gritzd5070
      @gritzd5070 9 місяців тому +1

      @@CichlidBros awesome.. Been loving this series

  • @amingus09
    @amingus09 9 місяців тому

    Since you cant do plants in the water, maybe you could do some above the water with the roots hanging in the tank? Like pothos.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      Probably wont since it's toxic to cats. Probably will do a refugium in the sump tho

    • @amingus09
      @amingus09 9 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros great idea!

  • @natparisi184
    @natparisi184 9 місяців тому

    Great job! Question for you. I am an African cichlid guy. I have hard water in my area and the Africans love it. I would like to get a South American tank like yours. What is your opinion on getting the water softer for the South Americans?
    Thanks,
    Nat

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +1

      Thanks! I would usually recommend keeping the parameters consistent. Most SA cichlids will do just fine. I have hard water/high PH and they do well

  • @TheRevolutionary33
    @TheRevolutionary33 9 місяців тому

    How does cleaning the plumbing work? Will that be hard to do?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      Pretty easy actually. With the sump being open and accessible, very simple to maintain

    • @TheRevolutionary33
      @TheRevolutionary33 9 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros Even with the piping that is attached? Does that have to be scrubbed out with a hose cleaner or anything at any point? (I'm new to the hobby and trying to figure out the balancing of cleaning things!!)

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      @@TheRevolutionary33 nope, typically it doesn’t need to be cleaned out

    • @TheRevolutionary33
      @TheRevolutionary33 8 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros Neat! Thanks!

  • @shindama
    @shindama 8 місяців тому

    How much was the cost of the build including all the free equipment priced out?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому

      Assuming free equipment. Gotta love all your comments 😂

    • @shindama
      @shindama 8 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros as soon as you had the sicce shirt on, I knew they must have comped the return pump. Just be honest brother.

  • @jasonmillwood2893
    @jasonmillwood2893 9 місяців тому

    Just curious why so many drain lines?

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +1

      More filtration is always good

  • @oVisionaire
    @oVisionaire 9 місяців тому

    Me when I have a leak: PANIC! Run around looking for backup solutions in case the tank goes.
    You: Let me get the camera.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +4

      Yeah it’s the last thing I want to do in the moment but had to do it

  • @MagnaRads
    @MagnaRads 9 місяців тому

    I have heard of Ray's chewing on the pondshield best of luck looks great

  • @raymondmelly6576
    @raymondmelly6576 9 місяців тому

    boil the hosing for a few minutes it is easy to straiten

  • @kevinkeagan4896
    @kevinkeagan4896 9 місяців тому

    Anybody know where he got the fake plants from?

  • @Josh_Rickard
    @Josh_Rickard 9 місяців тому

    More info on the large fake plants you got?

  • @lukehimes1428
    @lukehimes1428 8 місяців тому

    You can still get a fish or 2 since stingrays stay T bottom

  • @the1sdelung
    @the1sdelung 9 місяців тому

    Just from my experience rays especially at a small size do not like fish that occupy the bottom, i have 5 breeding tanks for rays and have only had real long term success with bass, datnoids and arowana. They usually don’t like allot of activity in their tanks, also sand will eventually cause you issues with finding barbs that are shed

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому

      I don’t mind the barbs. And im sure he’ll be fine with adult cichlids that are aggressive

    • @the1sdelung
      @the1sdelung 9 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros it’s finding the barbs in the sand, and it’s that they don’t like the activity as they can get picked on pretty easily as they’re not agressive them selves

  • @14pedro415
    @14pedro415 8 місяців тому

    I think that’s too many rocks for Stingrays maybe if they’re small for now

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому

      I cover this in the video.

  • @alisdairmorrin1600
    @alisdairmorrin1600 9 місяців тому

    I done this too and had a mini marble motoro stingray with my SA cichlids, until the ray started eating the cichlids. Might want to reevaluate the tank mates….

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +5

      These adult cichlids will be just fine with a ray.

  • @garygraham728
    @garygraham728 9 місяців тому

    Following build, aren’t you concerned having a tank so close to electric panel🤔

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +6

      No, as I stated in each video, I’ll be covering it

  • @luishenriques2344
    @luishenriques2344 9 місяців тому

    To much rock.stingrays Need lots of open sand space to dig. I have stingrays and had to change my tanks a few times.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +5

      I cover this in the video…

  • @MrPatagonianFox
    @MrPatagonianFox 9 місяців тому

    If you want a stingray get a saltwater stingray. They at least swim around the tank. Freshwater stingrays just sit on the tank floor like a doormat waiting to be fed. I get that they’re a status symbol in the aquarium hobby, but IMO they’re way overrated.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +6

      I’m not doing this as a “status symbol” lol. Such negative comments from you on all my videos 🤷🏻‍♂️

    • @MrPatagonianFox
      @MrPatagonianFox 9 місяців тому

      @@CichlidBros - I've been anticipating this build almost as much as I anticipated getting my first aquarium. I'm just a little disappointed that the centerpiece fish is a stingray. but to each their own. The decor looks nice. I'm sure your fish will love it.

  • @canuck728
    @canuck728 9 місяців тому

    sting rays need a full circle to be comfortable. Do the reasrchj

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +4

      Lmao. I don’t have the Ray yet what are you even talking about? The ole “do your research” comment while also misspelling 😂

  • @TaftAquatics
    @TaftAquatics 8 місяців тому

    Dude I’m so excited to see the finished product. Those lights are sick! Just wanted to add that watching your videos has got me expanding my fish keeping and aquarium knowledge. Thank you so much, I always enjoy watching you and your brothers content. I just started my own channel and would feel extremely privileged if you would subscribe.

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  8 місяців тому +1

      Thanks so much, and love to hear that! Best of luck with your channel!

  • @oscarmayer5530
    @oscarmayer5530 9 місяців тому

    I saw these awesome things online called ladders. Really really cool. Check ‘em out some day

    • @CichlidBros
      @CichlidBros  9 місяців тому +1

      Wow okay let me look that up 🫡

  • @oscardean6351
    @oscardean6351 9 місяців тому +1

    I think it’s lovely that you’re thinking of your already loved fish giving them an upgrade. I find it very touching 👍🥹,all I ask is that the 180 doesn’t get
    African cichlids 👎☺️