Samba2641 Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Hi guys, I had a bit of a tank meltdown a few weeks ago after I introduced a Whiptail to my 180L tank with (apparently) to little time in the quarantine tank. All of my beloved Apistos died in about 24hrs followed by the whiptail, the only that was wrong that I could see was the last male had some fin rot (even cracked out the microscope and played at dissection). Monster the port hoplo catfish is now all alone and misses hanging out with whatever she finds so I'm thinking of restocking options. Its a 180L partially planted tank with sand substrate. The filter is an Aquis 1000. I am definitely trying to get some more hoplos, maybe 4? Is there a particular m:f ration I should be going for? As far as other fish go I'm open to suggestions, perhaps a school of something? -Not looking for any more expensive fish just now, as much as I loved my apistos still have to balance life as a student... Also, is anyone travelling from Auckland to Wellington who could pick me up some hoplos? Or has anyone had experience with shipping fish from hollywood fish farm? -they don't do live fish guarantee which is fair enough, I'm just wondering whether its worth the risk for the hoplos... Thanks for reading ! Sam Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 viewtopic.php?f=11&t=59840 I don't think hoplos care too much about ratios. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba2641 Posted August 2, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 Thanks for that, have asked if they're interested in shipping. Would like to have a male or two to give breeding a go down the road. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
F15hguy Posted August 2, 2012 Report Share Posted August 2, 2012 to get a better breeding rate I would try 1 male for 3 females, lets the females rest a bit after a bit of luvin Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrahamC Posted August 3, 2012 Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 I'm flying to Auckland on Monday, but will be spending a couple of days in Napier before flying back again to Wgton. I guess you'll need a heat pack. Do catfish fly? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Samba2641 Posted August 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted August 3, 2012 @F15hguy: thanks for that! @GrahamC: That sounds like a terrible joke somehow I'll pm you. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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