Top 3 Reasons Why Bigger Tanks are Easier to Take Care of [and Safer for the Fish] - LIVE!

Contrary to what one might think, bigger tanks are easier to take care of and actually safer for the fish! In this episode of the Cichlids & Coffee live stream I discuss why bigger is better. I give you my top 3 reasons why bigger tanks are easier to take care of and are safer for the fish.

What do you think? Agree? Disagree? Share your thoughts in the comments (if you're watching the replay) or jump into the chat if you're watching live. We all learn from each other!

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Timestamps (don't have an hour, go right to your area of most interest):
00:08:09 - What's been going on (a review of the prior weeks videos)
00:15:20 - What's coming up (a preview of upcoming videos)
00:17:15 - Chat (some Q & A and comments by viewers)
00:19:00 - Today's topic (Top 3 Reasons Why Bigger Tanks are Easier to Take Care of ...)
00:35:30 - Chat (more answering of your questions)

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