fishtv Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Typical, Went to Auckland to help my partner pick out new fish for his tank and came home with 2 new fish for my tank. I thought I'd share a couple of pics. These fish really have added a great dimension to the tank. I would appreciate any 'real life' advice from fish keepers who have these fish. I have done my research online etc but as usual there are contradictions between sources. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 borelli? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted October 16, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 Yip thats the one! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 thought so! that one hasn't got all his colours yet! they look real nice once the blue comes through. I have 2 males and a female in my tank - also bought them when i shouldn't have! lol the males love showing off for the female - but love chasing each other around the tank =) surprisingly territorial for such a wee lille fish - won't do any damage to each other though. ><> Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
lmsmith Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 They're really nice! Nice GBA in the background too! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bilbo Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 They look similar to mine. Very nice fish but slow growing. They seem to eat anything but do like wingless fly maggots and anything that moves. Not overly agressive but as Phoenix says they are territorial. They show off alot better with dither fish in the tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 I like I like Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted October 16, 2008 Report Share Posted October 16, 2008 yep! they are quite slow growing - but love bloodworms, heart and spirulina flakes. i can post pics of mine if you want to see what you'rs will look like when bigger? (or more mature).... oh and where did you get yours from? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jim r Posted October 17, 2008 Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Mine were very aggressive towards other dwarf ciclids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishtv Posted October 17, 2008 Author Report Share Posted October 17, 2008 Thanks for all the replies. I brought them from Pupuke Aquariums (one of my fav shops). I have kribs in the tank and so far the kribs are still the boss. They have only been in the tank for a few days so they def haven't coloured up yet. But already they are making quite an impact. I'd love to breed them as these two have bred in the shop tank but we will see how we go. Yea I love my GBA, He is such a stunning fish, now if only he would show some interest in his female... might be time to buy another large female... anyone know of a nice one for sale? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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