Guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Hi guys, I say some of these fish last weekend at the lfs and they were really really cute. I read that they can be kept in cold water. Is this true? I was wondering if they do better in cold water or tropical? Do they grow fast in cold water or tropical? They were $4.50 if I can remember right is this a good price? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 They are a coldwater fish, not a tropical. Or coolwater anyway, they probably won't handle swimming in ice. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Leopard fish. Leopard danio? Leopard Ctenopoma? Leopard groper? Gold leopard cory? :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 :lol: :lol: LOL :lol: :lol: it's the one thats a livebearer (atleast I think it is :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 In there natural habitat i think its around 18ish, I have kept mine as low as 10 and as high as 26, they were only happy up to 23-24ish, at 25 someof them got whitespot :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 so they're true cold water fish not just cool water. Are they easy to breed (I know most livebeareres are but I thought I should :lol: ) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 They do breed and a bit slower than guppys, and for the best male/female ration keep them below 20. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I if do keep them they'll be in a cold water tank thats would be about 18 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Whiskas Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I got a couple of these from my lfs. They are cool! He (the store owner)was doing an experiment by keeping some in coldwater (unheated) and some in tropical water. He found that the ones in the unheated tank grew faster than the ones in the tropical tank. I have mine in a tank that is kept around the 18-20 degree mark and they are doing well. the female has dropped some babes - quite out of the blue since the male died the day i got it, about 2 months ago (the lfs is going to replace him but i said dont worry at the mo due to the babies arriving!) I have mine in with a couple of Borneo suckers - also VERY cool fish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Debza Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Here is a link with some info on these fish. Yes they are very easy to look after. I have about 15 in my tank in my office. I have 2 preggers Mums at the mo http://watershed3.tripod.com/leopards.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dougstark Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I have kept these fish in an outdoor pond for about 3 years wth no problems. Started of with 3 pair and have been able to sell 200-300 since then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 the female has dropped some babes - quite out of the blue since the male died the day i got it, about 2 months ago I'd imagine they're the same as most livebearers, that they hold sperm for months after mating and fertilise multiple spawnings. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Leopardfish, Phalloceros caudomaculatus are lovely little fish. They are coldwater livebearers and very easy to keep. They used to be very common but as fads came and went they seemed to be forgotten in exchange for their more colourful tropical friends. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 I have kept these fish in an outdoor pond for about 3 years wth no problems. Started of with 3 pair and have been able to sell 200-300 since then. Sounds like they're right up there with gambusia for pest potential... :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Sounds like they're right up there with gambusia for pest potential... :-? Pretty Much, and they are found in a few waterways in the north :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Pretty Much, and they are found in a few waterways in the north :-? meanwhile there's tonnes of tropical fish we can't get :roll: like leopardfish tho, not much variety in the coldwater section but this one is a nice addition Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 Im redoing my Nano planted soon to suit just Leopards So i will post pics when ive done it, i think it will look real nice Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 13, 2008 Report Share Posted August 13, 2008 cool mate Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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