Lynnie

Welcome to th forums Ras. :bounce: Fish keeping is very rewarding what ever you deciede. Have a good look around before you make up your mind. as many options are out there. If you decied on a fish look it up on internet before you buy to make sure the fish you want to purchase will fit into your new set up. ie- temperment, water conditions, etc.

welcome to the forums.

Haplochromis Livingstoni.- African cichlid. Eats a variety of foods including small fishes, they are known for playing dead until small prey comes by. Very striking fish. Male gets a blue hue and the camo colours seem lighter. Female stays the same as ones in your picture. I have owned and breed these great fish. They are easy to breed.

Welcome to the forums. Many here have your addiction as well. :roll:

looking forward to seing the new tank when finished. sorry to see you lost your shark.

Gee Skippy thats terrible. Bad enough losing your job but getting robbed too. Just gutting for you and your family. On the job front, many work places are still blaming the resession so easy way to put people off. Its so they dont have to pay out holiday pay. our son was laid off too. Its dam poor. ( Im sure there will be a better job around the corner for you). But keep your chin up. 3 more days and you will start a new year and leave all the bad luck behind. Best wishers to you and your family for 2010.

wicked work on the divider. Looks great. Keep up th good work.

To everyone who has helped me with their words of wisdom and support this year thank you :bounce: Keep safe and enjoy your time off (if your lucky enough to get it). take care. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

wicked colours Vincent. Love the super checkboard. might have to get some of those next year, to add to my growing discus colection my blue diamonds are about same size now but may have all males as nothing happened yet. might have to get some more of them too.

Wow the back ground looks so natural. Well done. :bounce:

Welcome to the forum Dave. There are so many helpful people here to help you along the way with your fish keeping. enjoy :bounce:

Wicked plant growth. looks wonderful wished I could get my plants to grow as well as that. well done

Females dont show blue face. My females go darker colours but no blue comes through. Younger males will show the blue tinge when starting to colour up. they are a awesome looking fish. pleased they traveled down well for you.

Well the eggs are now gone :oops: so pleased i didnt try to strip her. All good now i know they working on it. :lol: thanks to all who replied with your helpful comments.

Thanks to everyone for your words of wisdom. I have breed many African cichlids and they were all different with holding fry. I dont care if they lose the first few lots as i am not after the cash to sell on for bubbas just whats best for my group. I am looking forward to seing my own fry but not going to strip unless i have to. Cheers to all who replied I enjoy everyone ideas.

Thanks Alan. With all the great advice i get here i am sure things will go well. Thanks to all for your support over the years.

Cheers will look at that. I have had a huge clean out of all my breeding groups of Africans to concentrate on my discus babies. they 3 months old and growing on nicely. (1st time breeding these too,) so double yeha. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Thank you for the info Livingart. :bounce: Will do this. Just buzzing this end. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Well just buzzing. :bounce: :bounce: Yesterday noticed one of my females with a gob full of eggs 8) . Yeha. :bounce: :bounce: I am keen to know how long do other Front breeders leave them in until they strip them of the eggs? I am grateful for any advice please.

Very Nice discus must say. You have grown them on very well. Congrtats. 8)

Nice looking discus. Are they in a high traffic area why they hide alot.? I have a tank in a high traffic area so i put a carboard end to stop them getting frights. I have little babies who are only very tiny and they all dive to glass to see me every time i go near them.My older discus go hide when other people walk up to them.They always do if i walk up fast. Try walking up to them slowly so they dont flit off. Hope this helps.

Welcome to the forums Angela. :bounce: :bounce: Keep a eye on the "Private Trade and exchange" section you may find what your looking for.

Hi there, Welcome to the forums. 8) Just love new stores opening. Gives us breeders and buyers another choice and heats up the compertition. Would be also keen on fish list with shipping options too. Enjoy your time here. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Welcome to the forums, enjoy your stay here. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce:

Hi there and welcome to the forums. :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: