bdspider Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Ok, I've been eyeing up these clown killies everyone keeps posting. They're beautiful, do they really have blue eyes or is that just the camera? I've been becoming more interested in killies over the last few months, they seem quite fascinating. They're ok in a community tank right? (*wonders what she'd have to sell in order to fit them in*) Or if I set up my 25l, is that too small? And who has some they can sell me? Anyone in Christchurch? Or does Zev have anymore to bring to conference? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Ok, I've been eyeing up these clown killies everyone keeps posting. They're beautiful, do they really have blue eyes or is that just the camera? yes I've been becoming more interested in killies over the last few months, good to see your seeing their beauty they seem quite fascinating. They're ok in a community tank right? yes but as with most fish, if something is larger they may look like dinner. These are amoungst the smaller killis (*wonders what she'd have to sell in order to fit them in*) simple, only keep killis like I do Or if I set up my 25l, is that too small? I keep mine in a much smaller tank than that but Im a breeder not for looking And who has some they can sell me? Anyone in Christchurch? I dont think that anyone in the Sth Island has them....yet Or does Zev have anymore to bring to conference? cant answer the last question Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdspider Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Thanks Barrie. I think I'll setup the small tank again, I'm too attached to everyone in my community tank to see any of them go. I'd probably prefer some youngish or adult fish, as I've had no experience with raising fry. But Alan makes the hatching sound so easy that I'd be open to hatching eggs myself if that's all that's available. Maybe I'll even join Killie Club too Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Clown killie production is down at the moment - doesn't help that they produce mainly males either... Will have to get some more girls - how are yours going Barrie? If HFF bring any more in please let me know, too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I have young (just sexable) Nothobranchius guentheri gold--about 10 I think. Free if you want to breed them. I could bring them to the meeting on Wednesday if you want. Peat spawners that you store the eggs for 4 months then wet and instant fish. Best in their own tank as they need a teaspoon of salt to the gallon to keep the velvet away. 23-24 deg is good. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdspider Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Ok, talk me through the breeding & egg storage briefly? Or I'll have a chat to you on Wed about it. I'd love to be a part of spreading the killie love, but I'm not sure if I should take on anything that could possibly add more stress to my life. I'm not in that good a head-space & already have lots of animals to care for, I don't want to suddenly feel overwhelmed from all their maintenance. But than again maybe they'd have a positive impact as well *shrug* I have a soft spot for fish with defined stripes or spots as well, which I suppose is why the clowns really took my interest. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 I have young (just sexable) Nothobranchius guentheri gold--about 10 I think. Free if you want to breed them. I could bring them to the meeting on Wednesday if you want. Peat spawners that you store the eggs for 4 months then wet and instant fish. Best in their own tank as they need a teaspoon of salt to the gallon to keep the velvet away. 23-24 deg is good. 3 months!!!! :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Barrie Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Clown killie production is down at the moment - doesn't help that they produce mainly males either... Will have to get some more girls - how are yours going Barrie? If HFF bring any more in please let me know, too. just fed about 30 fry to other fish, couldnt be bothers raising them Looks like I had better take some more eggs and raise them to send to you Zev Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Will talk to you Wednesday--no pressure, just an offer. Barrie, I always stored guentheri 4 months (just a time waster) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bdspider Posted May 10, 2010 Author Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Cool, I appreciate the offer. Looking forward to Wed! (assuming all my packages arrive by then. I'm doubtful) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
alanmin4304 Posted May 10, 2010 Report Share Posted May 10, 2010 Picked mine up today. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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