There's one thing I wish fish keepers would *JUST STOP!* I want our _amazing hobby to grow_ and if it doesn't stop it could _k'll the future of our favorite past time, _the aquarium hobby._

Clip at the end of this video is from the video *First Visit" which can be watched here: [ Ссылка ]

Let me know what you think about this in the comments section and don't ever forget the motto of this channel: *We all learn from each other!* Remember to *always be learning* and don't ever forget that you reading this right now - *YOU ROCK!*

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Copyright protected music used with permission:
_Jacuzzi_ performed by *Jobi*
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and
_Shoreline Serenade_ performed by *Dye O*
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Lighting of the 300 gallon African Cichlid tank provided by JC&P, Hygger/AQQA and ABESTFISH full spec LED RGB.
For JC&P LED lights and the other aquarium products they offer use this link: [ Ссылка ]
For AQQA/Hygger led lights and Sicce pumps please use this link: [ Ссылка ]
For ABESTFISH lights please visit my Amazon Store at:
amazon.com/shop/benochart

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.

*How to Support the Channel and Future Content Creation*
Some of you have asked for a way to support the channel. I thank you for asking. Here are a couple ways you can help to keep the content coming:
- Join the _Garage Gang_ by becoming a *Patreon* member and get early access to videos and behind the scenes content not available to the public. Use this link for more info: www.patreon.com/user?u=13754188
- Do you shop on Amazon? Use this link to visit my Amazon store (and for all of your Amazon purchases, fish or non-fish related): amazon.com/shop/benochart
Any qualified purchase, after using that link to get to Amazon, will provide the channel with a small percentage. You still get the best price on all goods, so we all win!
- Visit my *TeeSpring* store for mugs, tee's, hoodies and other channel merch at:
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All purchases help the channel with a small percentage. Use "LIVESTREAM" for a 10% discount at check-out. Thanks!

*Live Streaming*
Join me and a great group of fish keepers on Saturday's at 11am Central (that's 9am Pacific / Noon Eastern) for *The Cichlids & Coffee live stream.* It's a great hour of fish fun and gets into everything from setting up a tank, filtration, fish selection and everything in between. I hope to see you there.

A big shout-out to my channel sponsor *THE CICHLID SHACK,* a provider of top quality fish and fish keeping food and supplies. Visit the shack at thecichlidshack.com and use "shackattack10" for a 10% discount on all products (including food) and use "shackattack15" for a 15% discount on all fish purchases that total over $100.
Note: Discounts do not apply to shipping cost.

Thank you to key vendors that have helped with my new fish room including:
_Aquarium Co-Op,_ a top provider of both products and knowledge for all types of fish keepers. You can help the channel by using this Co-Op affiliate link:
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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.
_JC & P,_ providers of lights, rocks and other quality aquarium products.
_Underwater Galleries,_ makers of the most beautiful ceramic caves available.
_Xpertmatic,_ maker of good quality internal filters and air pumps.
Many of these products are listed in my Amazon Affiliate store at:
www.amazon.com/shop/benochart

For a behind the scenes look and access to photos and videos not posted anywhere else, please follow me on _Instagram_ at: *ben.o.cichlid*

If you're looking for a very helpful, knowledgeable and supportive group, check out the *Ben O'Cichlid* group on _Facebook._ Cichlid is in the name but all types of fish keepers are welcome. Be sure to answer all the join-in questions or the group moderators will not let you in. It's how we keep the trolls out.

Thank you for the on-going support and encouragement!

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