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Is anyone aware of possible problems with having a light unit containing 4 x 39W T5 bulbs over a fresh water tropical tank (1200x500x600mm) The bulbs are marine white rather than the blue kind. Cheers

Cheers for the links. Nice to know someone at least got them to spawn without trying to provide a particular environment. Mind you, it sounds like these are definately NOT bred every day. Just two members on that site. Hopefully, a couple of members of this site will earn bragging rites as successful breeders.

Link to L204 info http://www.planetcatfish.com/catelog/species.php?species_id=734

I sooooo nearly made a bid on some Frontosa babies on trade me. What a stunner! If you ever have some young-ins, let me know. I'll keep you posted with my progress re: L226. Hopefully, I'll be able to relay how I bred them; not how I killed them (Cross all other fingers)

Thanks Stu. I will incorperate a powerhead in their set up, just in case. Mekhaela - How have you set up their tank (pH, temp, decor, etc) and what are you feeding them. I havn't had mine long but they don't seem interested in the plec chips I'm offering

(Just posted this in the Breeding section but think perhaps members visiting this section are more likely to know about breeding these) Well Gday there. I have a pair (M/F) of Panaque Changae L226. Arrived safe n sound - cheers Phil. I'm going to have a go at breeding them. They are currently in a 5ft tank filtered with by a large external canister type with peat. There are plants and driftwood but more of each are needed. There are 10 baby apisto cockatoo's in there too. Temp is 26deg but I've just read that 30deg is better. Apparently, many Panaque species are best bred using the 'seasonal' system; warm temp and plenty of food being the usual environment you provide to get them into condition. A couple of weeks before you want them to spawn, reduce their food. Then do a 30% water change, using cold water followed by daily 10-15% cold water changes and increase the food. It will probably go better without any other tank mates. I should have thought about that before introducing the dwarves - that's gonna be a mission. This breed must be relatively new. I can find basic info about it but there isn't much in the way of breeding info specific to the Changae. The 'seasonal technique' I mentioned was actually for another panaque species. Would appreciate any tips on keeping/breeding/rearing L226 Cheers guys

Well Gday there. I have a pair (M/F) of Panaque Changae L226. Arrived safe n sound - cheers Phil. I'm going to have a go at breeding them. They are currently in a 5ft tank filtered with by a large external canister type with peat. There are plants and driftwood but more of each are needed. There are 10 baby apisto cockatoo's in there too. Temp is 26deg but I've just read that 30deg is better. Apparently, many Panaque species are best bred using the 'seasonal' system; warm temp and plenty of food being the usual environment you provide to get them into condition. A couple of weeks before you want them to spawn, reduce their food. Then do a 30% water change, using cold water followed by daily 10-15% cold water changes and increase the food. It will probably go better without any other tank mates. I should have thought about that before introducing the dwarves - that's gonna be a mission. This breed must be relatively new. I can find basic info about it but there isn't much in the way of breeding info specific to the Changae. The 'seasonal technique' I mentioned was actually for another panaque species. Would appreciate any tips on keeping/breeding/rearing L226 Cheers guys

Looks like you've got good advide about setting the water. I just have a question for anyone .... Aren't peacocks too timid to be kept with most/many african cichlids?

Any luck finding someone to swap with? I have three adolescent elecric yellows; about 5cm. I'm not to sure about the gender, mind you, I haven't made much of an effort to identify the gender yet. If you have no luck in your area, let me know.

What size tank are they in Billaney? Does anyone have an opinion linking tank size to the likelihood parents will eat fry? My angels never let the fry live past 3-4 days. They've sporned 4 times. At which point is it conclusive that a pair of angels just aren't going to learn good parental skills? BTW, They are in an 80l tank, sponge filters, peat under gravel, 25deg.

I agree with you Jason. Check out the comments here http://www.cichlid-forum.com/profiles/species.php?id=756 Not hard to confuse the two, aye

Bristlenose or plec is OK. If you go plec, make sure it is a herbivour. The omnivorous ones produce alot more waste and eat alot less algae.

Hi 2fishy. I have a lfs in Dunedin and recently bought 10 johanni. They're about 6cm and all blue. Not one of them is even hinting on a yellow colour emerging. They are very attractive but are the most aggressive african species out of the 10 or so I currently have. They definately look like johanni but may very well be Maingano

They are usually a pretty active fish. Maybe it's getting bullied by another tank member.

Thanks Kris. I forgot to mention I already have a couple of bristle noses. They seem to have adapted well.

Got it. Thank you ljtan, obie trice, and sharn.

Thanks guys. I got a couple of Hillstream loaches. There's now a pet shop in Dunedin specializing in fish. AT LAST!!! 'Scales n Tails' Sth Dunedin The Borneo sounds worth a look. I'll check it out Cheers

I have a 200l tank in which I keep 8 large oranda. The temperature is consistently 20 degC. This is a bit on the cool site for loaches but I'm wondering if anyone can recommend a species or two that doesn't mind this temperature. The Dojo (Spotted Weather) Loach and the Stone Loach enjoy cooler temps but I'm unaware if they are available in NZ. Would be grateful for your thoughts

Try putting them in a tank of their own. I've never bred these but sometimes if a fish thinks another will eat its eggs they will eat them first. Gives them more fuel to make more eggs.

I havn't had an females betta's change colour but the fact that yours has the verticle lines means she's healthy and in the mood for some lovin'. Have you changed her diet lately? Some foods promote colour (though normally it just enhances the colours they already have. I wouldn't worry too much about it (cross fingers)

Hey Paul....How much vinegar / litre do you mix?

I'l try sending some pickies, tomorrow....I mean tonight. can't sleep

Bear in mind that bird grit is not perpared for aqarium use. It can have impurities.

Hi FishyT. I have a multi-tank system that shares a common sump. 3 shelves, each with 2 900x300x300 tanks. Water is pumped from the sump to the top left tank and siphoned via u-shaped pvc pipe (and elbows) to the next tank with as overflow at the far end (lenght of pvc connected to a hole drilled in the bottom). The water drops to a tank directly below, siphops to the next, another overflow, etc. I had concerns that waste would be more concentrated in the latter tanks and oxygen more depleted but I havn't experienced any problems. I wouldn't call the flow 'fast' but it is quick enough not to build up toxins before returning to the sump. A DIY pvc spray bar is attached under each overflow and even though some are below the water line, air gets sucked through each overflow and gives obvious airation. The sump comprises of two tanks identical to the rest. The 1st has 3 partitions. The water enters at the bottom through an under gravel plate and rises through filter wool and foam. It spills into the next chamber and moves down through noodles and bio-balls. The last chamber of this first sump tank has 2 x 300w heaters. water siphons to the next sump where it is pumped to the top again. If there is a blockage and subsequent over-flow, only the sump with the pump empties. I put another 300w heater in one of the half-way tanks. The warmest tank is 26deg, the coldest is 23deg. I like that you are trying to supplying each tank with water directly from the sump. I thought I may have to change to this idea but will keep the ststus-quo for now. I hope this has been of some help. Oh, by the way. However long you have planned this project to take....double it :lol: Hope it goes well

Know that you are in our thoughts and prayers during this tragic time of loss. I can't help on the Daphnia question, sorry