k0mit3t Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi guys, I signed up here sometime last year but never introduced myself, and seeing as I've finally got a tank up and running again I thought I'd do so now. I'm Tim, I live in Blenheim at the moment (previous Wellingtonian). I have a 170l planted tropical tank which is a constant work in progress. From what I can tell all the inhabitants are enjoying themselves. What do I have in there? 3 Clown Loaches 3 Pearl Gouramis 2 Bristlenoses 10 Glowlight Tetra 5 tiny Harlequin Rasbora 5 Black Phantom Tetra Here's a picture I took yesterday (new plants added so it's not as planted as I'm hoping for, yet. Also there's not exactly a large range of plants here in Blenheim!): Sorry about the reflections, I'll take better photos when I recharge my camera if people are interested at all. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hello Tim from a fellow Blenheimite. 8) Also, take your photos at night as there are less reflections. As much light as possible over the tank and room lights off Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
heather Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Plants travel really well in the post too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jude Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Hi and welcome. The tank looks great. I love the driftwood Cheers Jude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0mit3t Posted October 3, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Cheers guys, and thanks for the photography tips Caryl. I bought about $50 worth of plants earlier in the year Heather, got them mailed to me, but they weren't exactly in good condition by the time they arrived - pretty mushed up. I'm not exactly thrilled about the thought of trying it again! Will see how it's looking in a few weeks time before I look into getting any more anyway. What I really need is some sort of carpet plant..are there any recommendations? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted October 3, 2006 Report Share Posted October 3, 2006 Welcome along! Your tank sounds like it has a nice mix of inhabitants. Good luck with getting plants! MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bOi Posted October 4, 2006 Report Share Posted October 4, 2006 Welcome Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0mit3t Posted October 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Cheers for the warm welcome guys! I did as you said Caryl, and came up with some pretty nice shots (I think so anyway). Most of them were out of focus but there were a few good ones: One question for you people out there who know a thing or two about gourami - in the 3rd picture, is that a male or a female? Cheers guys Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 Female. The ones in the second pic are male at the top and female below him I think. Ira ought to be able to tell you. He is an expert on pearl gouramis :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sirkus Posted October 5, 2006 Report Share Posted October 5, 2006 yeah i agree with caryl definitely. the easiest way to tell the sex of gouramis, at least the pearl, moonlight, honey and gold/lavender/opaline/three spot is by the dorsal fin, females and juveniles have curved whereas males always have pointed (unless its been bitten off or some other means). juveniles mimic females to avoid confrontation to increase their own fitness so they can save energy to invest in growth. bit of an animal behaviour lesson there too, hope you dont mind? i like the pics of the tank, nd the fish look stunning too. nice one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
k0mit3t Posted October 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Cool guys, thanks for the confirmation. I originally thought that I'd bought 3 males (I'd hoped for 1 male and 2 females, but when I got to the shop realised that all their dorsal fins looked pretty much the same..so just got the three most active/healthy looking ones), but when I looked at that photo once I put it on my computer I suddenly thought that it could be a female. And thanks for the interesting info Sirkus Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 My apologies, I should have told you how I knew :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted October 6, 2006 Report Share Posted October 6, 2006 Welcome aboard K0mit3t. :lol: Good have have you join us. You may even join your LOCAL Club which is always on the lookout for fellow hobbyists. Nice piccies. Like your clowns, and good pix of the Pearl / Lace Gouramis. I have bred them and find the dorsal fin on all the species is a pretty good bet as to sex. Confirmation of the Paerl is that the male has all the fin rays on the Dorsal and the anal fin extended to form long filaments. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Catfishmichele Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Welcome. My name is Michele. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
AMAZONIAN Posted October 15, 2006 Report Share Posted October 15, 2006 Hi Michelle Welcome to the "CLUB". :lol: May your time with us be enjoyable and informative, and most of all "FUN". Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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