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Cichlid Bros Podcast

Troy Holler

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Frequency: 1 episode/18d. Total Eps: 4

Welcome to The Cichlid Bros Podcast! Join Troy and Alec as they dive deeper into the world of cichlids, aquariums, fishkeeping, and everything that makes the hobby so addictive. From African vs. American cichlids and species discussions to tank setups, fish room stories, hot takes, and conversations with special guests from the aquarium hobby, each episode brings a deeper look at the topics we love. New episodes approximately once a month, alongside our regular Cichlid Bros content.

Email: cichlid.bros1@gmail.com

Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@CichlidBros
Instagram: @cichlid.bros
TikTok: @cichlid.bros

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

Season 1 · Episode 4

Monday, October 5, 2026 • Duration 40:26

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 including the Beani Cichlid, Five Star General, and Grammodes

👉 Don’t forget to check out Cich Psyche for more content:
https://www.youtube.com/@CichPsyche

If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or show throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below.

Equipment
- Seachem Tidal 110: https://amzn.to/3yRUHdq
- Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3z4vD2n
- Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/3PO5ko4
- Flipper Float: https://geni.us/qDPy
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- Sicce Scuba Contactless Heater - https://amzn.to/3SaRMXq
- AI Prime Lights - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/4PN0W0

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- Carib Sea Crystal River Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/anv2PW
- Carib Sea Aragonite Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/g1MgJr

Food
- Xtreme Krill Flakes - https://geni.us/iTAWsN
- Xtreme Big Fella Pellets - https://geni.us/9Cra
- Xtreme Nice Pellets - https://geni.us/6ADcc

Chemicals
- Brightwell Erase CL (Dechlorinator) - https://amzn.to/456OHxP
- Brightwell MicroBacter7 (Beneficial Bacteria) - https://amzn.to/4m6LHrr
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EP2: Do You Really Need to Do Water Changes? Why, When & How to Do Them

Season 1 · Episode 2

Friday, September 18, 2026 • Duration 58:42

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 tanks, and more. We'll also walk through the process, discuss how much water to change, how often to do it, what to watch for, and some of the common arguments against regular water changes.

Whether you're new to fishkeeping or have been keeping aquariums for years, this episode should give you a better understanding of what's actually happening in your aquarium and why regular maintenance matters.

In this episode:
- Are water changes really necessary?
- Why do we do water changes?
- How often should you change your aquarium water?
- How much water should you change?
- The proper way to perform a water change
- Water parameters and what water changes accomplish
- When you should and shouldn't do a water change
- Do different aquarium setups require different water-change schedules?
- Common water-change mistakes
- Why we believe water changes are beneficial for almost all aquariums

If you enjoy aquarium tours, fishkeeping tips, cichlid care, and everything related to the aquarium hobby, subscribe to Cichlid Bros and join the conversation!
If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or shown throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below.

Equipment
- Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3z4vD2n
- Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/3PO5ko4
- Flipper Float: https://geni.us/qDPy

Chemicals
- Brightwell Erase CL (Dechlorinator) - https://amzn.to/456OHxP
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Connect with us! =============================Tik Tok: ➡︎ / @cichlid.bros IG: ➡︎ / @cichlid.brosX: ➡︎ / @CichlidBros===========================⚡️Join this channel to get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr1u2lkTpWChmT60PHzQuw/join ===========================⚡️For zoom consultation inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ cichlid.bros1@gmail.com===========================#cichlidbros #cichlids #cichlidtanks

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

Season 1 · Episode 1

Wednesday, August 12, 2026 • Duration 44:12

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 discussion, we're grouping Central and South American cichlids together as "American cichlids," while the African cichlid category includes Lake Malawi, Lake Tanganyika, Lake Victoria, Madagascar, and West African cichlids.

And, of course, we ultimately have to answer the big question:

Which is better—African or American cichlids?

We also talk about what you can expect from The Cichlid Bros Podcast going forward. We're planning to release approximately one podcast episode per month in addition to our regular Cichlid Bros content, with future episodes covering more cichlid and aquarium topics and occasional interviews with interesting guests from the hobby.

If you're into cichlids, freshwater aquariums, fishkeeping, African cichlids, Central American cichlids, South American cichlids, fish rooms, and aquarium setups, you're going to enjoy this one.

If you're interested in any of the products used in our aquariums today or shown throughout the video, feel free to check out the affiliate links below.

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- Northfin Bug Pro Pellets - https://geni.us/X4Rop1T
- Northfin Community Pellets - https://geni.us/4AefsE
- Northfin Veggie Pellets - https://geni.us/2hdbS

Equipment
- Seachem Tidal 110: https://amzn.to/3yRUHdq
- Python Water Changer: https://amzn.to/3z4vD2n
- Sicce Ultra Zero Pump: https://amzn.to/3PO5ko4
- Sicce XStream Wavemaker - https://amzn.to/3fRZWk1- AI Prime Lights - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/4PN0W0Substrate- Carib Sea Sunset Gold Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/q45ZO5- Carib Sea Crystal River Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/anv2PW- Carib Sea Aragonite Sand - https://bulkreefsupply.sjv.io/g1MgJrChemicals- Brightwell Erase CL (Dechlorinator) - https://amzn.to/456OHxP- Brightwell MicroBacter7 (Beneficial Bacteria) - https://amzn.to/4m6LHrr===========================Connect with us! =============================Tik Tok: ➡︎ / @cichlid.bros IG: ➡︎ / @cichlid.brosX: ➡︎ / @CichlidBros===========================⚡️Join this channel to get access to exclusive content:https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCwr1u2lkTpWChmT60PHzQuw/join ===========================⚡️For zoom consultation inquires, or Business inquiries, please email ➡︎ cichlid.bros1@gmail.com===========================#cichlidbros #cichlids #cichlidtanks

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