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07-07-2008, 07:30 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
 We'll be expecting pxs.
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07-07-2008, 08:44 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
I think you'll really like these guys Bryce. Be forewarned that they will rearrange your substrate a bit. It won't be unbearable though, just enough to make little caves for spawning.
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07-07-2008, 10:08 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
I'll probably make them some caves out of some rocks/driftwood that I have lying around. At this point I'm not really trying to carefully scape the 180g.
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07-08-2008, 04:17 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
Well, did you get them?? 
Out of all the breeding places mine like, here is one of their favorite types of cave.
Breeding Cave
They also really like something like a 2 or 3" untreated clay pot that's turned almost all the way upside down, with just a little slit for them to slip under. |
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07-08-2008, 04:47 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
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Originally Posted by JanS
Well, did you get them??
Out of all the breeding places mine like, here is one of their favorite types of cave.
Breeding Cave
They also really like something like a 2 or 3" untreated clay pot that's turned almost all the way upside down, with just a little slit for them to slip under. |
Jan, do those caves have an exit as well as an entrance for water circulation? They seem like they would blend right in with the tank environment very well. |
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07-08-2008, 05:36 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
They arrived in PERFECT condition and I must say, I'm astonished at how beautiful they are. Truly amazing colors. They're already displaying to each other and combing the substrate for food.
I have a couple of photos so far that don't do them justice:
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07-08-2008, 05:40 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
Very nice color! Even after just being shipped! How many pair did you get Bryce?
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07-08-2008, 05:42 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
Three pair total. They really colored up nicely. I can't wait to see what they look like when they start pairing up.
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07-08-2008, 07:12 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
Wow! Those are some great colors. I have a pair of 'Blue Fin' myself that I need to try to breed. They're super interesting to watch. I think you'll really enjoy them man.
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07-08-2008, 07:34 PM
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Re: I need a "show" fish for a 180g community - Ideas?
They are beautiful!! ... and tempting....  |
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