Faran Posted January 26, 2007 Author Report Share Posted January 26, 2007 There should be 20 or so still darting around in there. I was going to whip tem into a smaller tank but with this new spawn... well, let's just say I'm working a little harder on getting the fishroom completed Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted February 5, 2007 Author Report Share Posted February 5, 2007 Update - free swimming day 30 Wow, 30 days is here already. Okay, so the fry are growing well but have definitely slowed down. Pattern has turned from mottled greys, browns and blacks into a solid black with large white spots. They are displaying normal ancistrus behaviour and cute as a button. Will I be selling any? Well, I ended up with far more than the 10 I wanted for myself so YES, they'll be available in a month or two. I expect them to sell for $50 each at 3-4cm. Sadly enough neither the original parents nor the additional pair I have acquired look even remotely interested in breeding again. Time will tell, I may have another batch 5 months from now! And an updated pic of one of the fry today - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted March 13, 2007 Author Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 So it's been over a month since the last update. Well, the fry are doing well and growing. Mom and dad have been joined by another pair of Starlights in the tank they spawned in, no action as of yet. Ah well, these guys are keeping me entertained for now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Afrikan Posted March 13, 2007 Report Share Posted March 13, 2007 Great update Faran, awesome seeing their progress from tiddlers to now Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Update - 3 months from free swimming Starlight Youngsters are now 3 months, many well over 3cm and getting bulky. Quite a few have replaced GBAs in discus breeding tanks as cleaning crew and for faster growing with less competition for food. Unsure how many I will keep, but they are available for purchase if you're an experienced catfish owner. PM for info. Obviously, this means you won't be buying them if you ask what makes them different from the common BN you bought at the LFS Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ilah Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Excellent stuff dude Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GZ_Loach Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 they look awesome and id want to get some but iv already got normal BN to look after.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Some nice looking kids there Blue, Its a shame they dont keep the bold colouration later in life. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 8, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Thanks guys, I'll do a proper count and respond to emails and PMs tomorrow. Brian, thanks mate, but these guys keep plenty of bold colouration later on. Here's a pic of dad (again) - Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted April 8, 2007 Report Share Posted April 8, 2007 Looking great Blue keep up the dedicated work Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Brianemone Posted April 9, 2007 Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Thanks guys, I'll do a proper count and respond to emails and PMs tomorrow. Brian, thanks mate, but these guys keep plenty of bold colouration later on. Here's a pic of dad (again) - Sorry should have explained more clearlyt, I was refering to the size of the spots, I like how the yound ones have larger spots Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Faran Posted April 9, 2007 Author Report Share Posted April 9, 2007 Yeah, the big spots are cute but I really like the change the (adult) starlights make in appearance when they're in the shade and a light shines on them. Quite startling to see the star pattern come out. I have a Gold Cloud, Gold Nugget and a Snowball, so fine spots are a nice change. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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