Bilbo Posted September 19, 2011 Report Share Posted September 19, 2011 Mine spawned too but then the female got a bump on her head which led to a fungused eye which then fell out and then she died. Dad ate the fry That was a quick $80 down the toilet........again!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 You guys are making me nervous... BTW my net breeder that has my other male in it fell down (the suction cups are crap - what a waste of $13.50 buying it) and so he escaped and he is swimming around, but the other one isn't bothering him too much and there's plenty of places for him to hide and he seems OK. I'll keep my eye on the two males though. Caryl I might actually take you up on that offer for the spare tank and I might get some Furan-2 from the shop so if anything happens I will immediately be able to remove the fish and treat them. I couldn't bare to lose these guys after waiting a year to get them again after I lost my last ones. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Just give us a ring to arrange a time to pick it up Joe. It is the one in the bathroom so you will have to empty it first (won't take a minute). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 20, 2011 Report Share Posted September 20, 2011 Thanks That sized tank will be very convenient for such small cichlids. I already have that Xinyou sponge filter so I'll just need the light and heater for the tank I'll probably pick it up on the weekend so I'll call you then. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 They spawned again, without me knowing, because when I looked in the tank yesterday I was delighted to see that the female had a small cloud of fry around her. I caught as many as possible and put them in the net breeder. I checked on them later on and there were none in there. They must have squeezed through the netting and got eaten by the other fish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 They spawned again, without me knowing, because when I looked in the tank yesterday I was delighted to see that the female had a small cloud of fry around her. I caught as many as possible and put them in the net breeder. I checked on them later on and there were none in there. They must have squeezed through the netting and got eaten by the other fish Sorry to hear that you lost the fry Joe Glad to hear that you have a successful pair and good parents though.. Maybe next time siphon them into a bucket or bowl so that they don't get eaten and then pop over to Caryls and grab the tanks he has offered and stick them in that.. I have to agree with everyones sentiments on these fish they are very nice I am look after 2 pairs for a mate at the moment and they are awesome. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Have you got yourself any trifasciata? AquaWorld is having a half-price sale, and their tri's are $35 each, so you could get two pairs for $70 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ryanjury Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 Have you got yourself any trifasciata? AquaWorld is having a half-price sale, and their tri's are $35 each, so you could get two pairs for $70 lol no I have given up on the apistos I am sick of them "apistoing" on me I have some macmasteri and agassizi still though.. I agree I was in at aqua world and they still had some very nice tris in there and it is a good price which is why mate went in there he is setting up a nice fishroom anyway so hopefully he can breed them as well.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted September 24, 2011 Report Share Posted September 24, 2011 and that mate is very appreciative of your babysitting services. wiring is all in (including trench running from shed to house). have installed insulation. just stopping for a late breakfast then i'll start the lining. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted September 26, 2011 Author Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 Growing fry.... Am shifting house so am hoping these guys do O.K during the shift. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Navarre Posted September 26, 2011 Report Share Posted September 26, 2011 JackP ok where are the photos Joe I have some stuff here next time you/caryl are down you can have spare tanks and bits and pieces ok Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 Thanks Nav but I'll be OK, I should be getting my new tank soon and I have the filter and light, just need sand, indian almond leaves, some wood, a rainwater collecting system and a heater (I have a brand new Jager 300w but that is only for emergencies). Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jackp Posted September 27, 2011 Report Share Posted September 27, 2011 i'll put some photos up when i've got the shed sorted. it is currently in a hell of a state with timber and insulation strewn everywhere. hopefully it will be fully lined with shelves up by the end of the weekend Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted October 4, 2011 Report Share Posted October 4, 2011 My big male has a fungal infection on his head so I set up the spare tank this morning that I got from Caryl. I have added some Wunder Tonic and I'm using a Xinyou sponge filter and the thermostat is set to 26 degrees. Hopefully he'll recover... :tears: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted November 5, 2011 Author Report Share Posted November 5, 2011 Growing trifasciata fry. Starting to get that blue/green sheen Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted January 8, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 More photos... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mirio Posted January 8, 2012 Report Share Posted January 8, 2012 Nice work Danval! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted January 9, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Thanks Ethanyo Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Joe Posted January 9, 2012 Report Share Posted January 9, 2012 Great job on breeding these :thup: They're looking gorgeous :love: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karina Posted January 12, 2012 Report Share Posted January 12, 2012 Maybe Hamilton Water? as I use no filtration.... Fed on Frozen blood worms, and recently.. live bloodworms and live daphnia. I have them on a chest of drawers that my kids are going in and out of.... (I have 7) and they don't seem to have been put off.... I know I would have been put off with the opening of all those drawers.... I agree it could be the Hamilton water. I seem to be successful in keeping fish alive and my plants grow like crazy! I bought an Apistogramma agazzi double red a few weeks ago and he is doing really well, grown a bit already. Sure is feisty and holds his own against the T Bars. I would like to get some more Apisto's but need to find another bigger tank first. Danval I hope you have another successful spawning Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Thanks Karina. Agassizi are a very nice fish which I have had in the past. What price are they charging for them these days? I think I payed $96 for a pair some time back. They will spawn readily but I have found that their eggs are often infertile. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
#!CrunchBang Posted January 13, 2012 Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 I got my Agassizi pair for $40 from HFF Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted January 13, 2012 Author Report Share Posted January 13, 2012 Great price CrunchBang. They are a great little fish but i think they were less common when I bought them which would explain the price drop. I see HFF has some new Apistos in so may have to pay them a visit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
karina Posted January 14, 2012 Report Share Posted January 14, 2012 Thanks Karina. Agassizi are a very nice fish which I have had in the past. What price are they charging for them these days? I think I payed $96 for a pair some time back. They will spawn readily but I have found that their eggs are often infertile. I got my little guy 3 weeks ago from Goldfish Bowl he was $29.80 but he is absolutely beautiful :love: I was there about a week ago and they still had one. I was told that it is very hard to come across a female being sold in the shops. My guy loves it when my banded spiney eel curls around his body. Odd friendship that one! I often travel to HFF myself for fish and bloodworms Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
danval Posted February 4, 2012 Author Report Share Posted February 4, 2012 A couple of recent pics... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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