David R Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Just snapped a few pics of these guys so I thought I'd share. They're in a 3'x18"x18" tank with some sterbai corys, a few plecs and 25 golden xray tetras. There's 5 now, but I'm going to remove the sumbissive male as he's getting picked on by the alpha. I've dropped the temp down to 24C now that the clown loaches are in my 4', and I'll give them a cooler winter to hopefully trigger some lovin! Pics are mostly of the alpha male and [hopefully] his mrs. And back in April when I got them: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 VERY Nice! I would love to et some of those when i upgrade. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Hopefully I'll be able to send you some fry some time in the not-too-distant future! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 wow! they are stunning! I definitely want some now! do all the males get the hump on the head or just the alpha? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted November 1, 2008 Author Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 My submissive male didn't, so I'll let you know if he develops one now that he's the only one in the 4' tank. From what I've read the hump is fluid filled, so I imagine it could change quite rapidly. In the close up pic you can actually see the line of the forehead and the hump looks slightly translucent! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 yeah, i saw that... was wondering if it was "spongy" cause it sure does look it, lol beautiful fish anyways! well done on keeping them in such perfect condition too.... hopefully you'll be able to breed them and have tons of babies! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Johannes Visser Posted November 1, 2008 Report Share Posted November 1, 2008 Nice Fish ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Does anyone out there have some of these now? I think you had bad luck with yours David? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I think the warmer temps in the fishroom and no cool winter period brought about their early demise. Great fish tho! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 Does anyone out there have some of these now? Can only hope! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I know one of the suppliers is currently breeding them, hopefully soon they will be commonly available again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rabbit Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I know one of the suppliers is currently breeding them, hopefully soon they will be commonly available again Any more details than that mate? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 I know one of the suppliers is currently breeding them, hopefully soon they will be commonly available again Beam me up Scotty! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wee2 Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 David, where did you score this treature. first time to see in New Zealand Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sophia Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 :nfs: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted June 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 They have been imported a few times before, not sure if I'd call them commonly available to. They are on the list (as Geophagus, not Gymnogeophagus IIRC) so could be imported any time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted June 8, 2012 Report Share Posted June 8, 2012 The supplier is Aquascope Fisheries, dunno how their breeding scheme is going, but I will be getting some as soon as possible. the old male they had was one of the nicest fish I have met, great personality and very peaceful Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted June 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 I'd be interested to know what temps he is keeping them at, and if he is giving them a cooler period over winter. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted June 9, 2012 Report Share Posted June 9, 2012 Haha their fat heads are hilarious! What funny looking fish :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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