phoenix44 Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 The tank basically has only crypts, some aponogetons, and Rotala rotundifolia with a few sprigs of Hygro. polysperma sunset. Lighting is 1 x 18W 6500K CFL No ferts in the gravel. Never gravel vacuumed. Filtration is an aquaclear HOB with filter wool in it, and a sponge filter sponge over the filter inlet. Admittedly the plants were initially grown under 2x 36W T5HO @ 18000K yes, there are 3 pots in this tank Male Female Tank Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
firenzenz Posted August 18, 2010 Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Very nice 'P'- I look at the condition of your apistos and can only summize that plant conditioning equates to optimum conditions for your fish. what are the levels of that tank? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 Thank you. what are the levels of that tank? Would not have a clue I know the pH is either 6 or 6.5 - ill check tomorrow again, but I haven't done a water change in forever. Usually just top up the tank with water as it evaporates. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 18, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 18, 2010 pH is spot on 6 according to my pH test kit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted August 19, 2010 Report Share Posted August 19, 2010 Looking good P44! All set for breeding again Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 20, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 20, 2010 Looking good P44! All set for breeding again so far its been all show and no action / results! Maybe they only like breeding the once. And they're not on the list any more so I haven't tried getting another female to see what happens. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Judging by the females colour, slim tummy this morning, and attitude to the male who is still in the tank; I think she has another batch of eggs Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Judging by the females colour, slim tummy this morning, and attitude to the male who is still in the tank; I think she has another batch of eggs Good work Must be something in the weather just watched my shellies breed too.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
David R Posted August 22, 2010 Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Nice work, I like the hidden/lack of visible equipment in the tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 22, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 22, 2010 Good work Must be something in the weather just watched my shellies breed too.. yeah mate, almost certain of it now to be honest. Just took the male out and put him back in the 4ft. If it helps any one else breed them - I reduced the temp to 23.5C from 25C and added a little salt to the tank in anticipation of any fights that would occur with the male and female. Then once the eggs hatch I raise it back to 24 and then 25 just to keep diseases at bay once they are free swimming. Looking at the female now - she has taken quite a beating too and has a ripped tail fin. Those shellies are one species I want to keep as well. Maybe next year. Nice work, I like the hidden/lack of visible equipment in the tank. Thanks, all that is in the tank is the HOB pipe with a black sponge filter sponge over it and one of those fluval mirror series heaters. All covered in that green algae that is on all the glass pieces except the front. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hey P44. Did you manage to get a successful spawning? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 no. female was badly injured and ate the eggs. she is recovering now, but still has a swollen fin. males tail is growing back too. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Sorry to hear about the eggs but good to hear they are recovering Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
malevolentsparkle Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 males tail is growing back too. at least she got some shots in good luck for next time Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hovmoller Posted August 31, 2010 Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Hey P44. I am curious about the green algae on the sides of your tank. Did it get like that just by never cleaning it? I've never tried that!... interresting. Did it go through a stage of first brown algae then green spot and so on? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
phoenix44 Posted August 31, 2010 Author Report Share Posted August 31, 2010 Yeah, I just never cleaned it. I used to run twin T5HO lights on here. Just never cleaned the sides, and it grew so I let it be. Looks all natural and what have you :lol: Never got brown algae and green spot on this tank. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Recommended Posts
Join the conversation
You can post now and register later. If you have an account, sign in now to post with your account.