Mad Whip Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Hi Every body, Just wondering if anyone has any Celestial Pearl Danio \ Galaxy Rasbora or has seen any for sale. When these fish first hit the hobby I was just changing my set up to Malawi Mbuna. Now I have a 4 footer to hold them with plants and no big hungry Cichlid mouths to eat them I could house them. Only problem is I cant find any..... Any help would be "owsome". James Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 they should be available at shops... catch is they are about $24 each!!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 *Drop-jaw* That's insane. Im assuming that because they're Danio's that they need to be in 6+ schools, right? 6 x $24= $144! But a decent sized school would cost over $240! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 i have one, and really want more if i can find them anywhere he doesn't seem bothered to be by himself though, he's really bold and cocky, super greedy lol. he'll even tear off pieces of bloodworm out of the bettas mouths Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 I got them in at animates here once and i was pretty disappointed to say the least. they were only 1 cm long or so and well 24 bucks for a 1cm fish is a bit of an ask really Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SamH Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Are we talking about the same fish that seems to be "Oh so popular" in nano planted tanks in the U.S right now? :-? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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twinkles Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 i paid $52 for a pair, female keeled over a few days later the male didn't look like much at the shop, but i'd seen how great they look in pics so i thought i'd see how he turned out, first week he stayed pale and hid in the plants, then he decided he likes it here and went like that one in the pic above, and started spending all his time at the front of the tank Can't wait for more. He's bigger than 1cm now too, maybe 2cm with his tail? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
darkfur Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Paul B used to have a few, I think he still does. His looked real pretty in a community tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Yes Billaney has bred them and so has one of our club members. Not sure whether our club member has any for sale though so I have emailed him to ask. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Whip Posted September 19, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Oh thats mint Carly thank you. I have a mate that was breeding them but his stock of pairs feel in to his 6 foot oscar tank and where lunch in no time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ira Posted September 19, 2009 Report Share Posted September 19, 2009 Oh thats mint Carly thank you. I have a mate that was breeding them but his stock of pairs feel in to his 6 foot oscar tank and where lunch in no time Fell into his oscar tank? How does that happen? "Oops, I knocked my breeding pairs off the table into another tank?" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Whip Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Fell into his oscar tank? How does that happen? "Oops, I knocked my breeding pairs off the table into another tank?" His fish room was tight in space 6 foot tank with lids is a good place to sit small breeding tanks to keep them warm untill one of the lids on the 6 foot oscar tank slipped and the two little tanks fell in. I was shocked also. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Dixon1990 Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 His fish room was tight in space 6 foot tank with lids is a good place to sit small breeding tanks to keep them warm untill one of the lids on the 6 foot oscar tank slipped and the two little tanks fell in. I was shocked also. Them oscars of his are crazy, they probably jumped into the lid to make it slip Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mad Whip Posted September 20, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 Them oscars of his are crazy, they probably jumped into the lid to make it slip Yes they are. I was teasing one and it jumped out once. I wont do that again. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Heir Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 My flatmate used to breed them. He bought his initial stock for $16 each. Personally I think they aren't worth it. They're tiny, you barely see their patterns and the cark it easily. They are cute though, and do seem to have neat personalities. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 CPDs can look stunning in a small planted tank with good lighting. There was a bunch that came through from the importers quite some time ago that were quite dull, but a couple of males flaring at each other are gives a good display, and they can be highly active. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 I gave them a go a couple yrs back. Got 20 and put them in planted tank(50ltrs). Even then never really saw them. Pretty but too expensive i think for what you get Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
twinkles Posted September 20, 2009 Report Share Posted September 20, 2009 maybe ours is a rebel, he's always in sight, most noticable fish in the tank. He lives with guppies, bettas and a rainbow. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
andrew_212 Posted September 25, 2009 Report Share Posted September 25, 2009 HFF in albany does have some, i think they have 3 left in one of the top display tank on the left when you entering the store, i bought 4 last time and they died after 3 days... Price around $24-$26 each) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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