Hazara Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hi forum! I am Kyle. I have kept many fish and a few reps/amphibs over the years. At the mo I have an approx 150l "amazon style" bowfront, mainly populated with tetras and a large hoplo who even survived with my favourite fish, a clown knife which grew to 35+cm however he died a couple of weeks after my in-line heater failure (bloody thing got the tank up to 37deg before I noticed.) We were pretty devistated with that so we now have only small fish that we don't attach to too much. I bred axolotols for a few years, and have had a few specialty fish, including archerfish, fresh water puffers and even a couple of elvers/eels. Hopefully I can be of some help on the forums. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tsarmina Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hello and welcome :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mustcooktea Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Welcome along! It sounds like you have had some interesting fish in your tanks over the years. I look forward to hearing more from you! MCT Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazara Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 I should have introduced my tank as well... oops 15 or so neons, 1x hoplo (male needs a mate), 1 x Bristlenose (male needs a mate) 3 x bronze corys, 1 x blk neon (more to come soon), 2 x glowlights (picking up 10 more from a trademe auction tomorrow), 4 x comma/rocket pencils, 3 x lg kuhli's (I know, out of character but they're harmless) and about 5 blk widow tetras. The pencils spawn once a month or so, but unfortunately right in front of the intake pipe. and the forum seems to have reduced my photos from 800 x 600, I'm guessing the limit is 640 x 480??? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 6, 2006 Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hi Yes, you are right on the pic size. Very nice tank What is a hoplo? Is that a pic of it that you are using? Lots of experience is great news :bounce: I have learned so much from the people here that I sometimes think I know what I'm doing :-? Plus, it is a fun site, lots of laughter too :bounce: Take care, Caper Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazara Posted May 6, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 6, 2006 Hi Caper.. http://www.fishtanksandponds.net/live-s ... lo_cat.htm Mines quite a bit "stockier" than the ones on this site. A great fish with personality. Mine used to let me catch him & tickle his belly. The photo in my avatar is my clown knife. Not particularly recommended for tankmates :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
sharn Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 oooh, clown knives are one of my absolute fav fish, when i can manage to convince mum that i need a 6x2x2 i'll get one :lol: bummer you lost yours, heard a few stories of in-lines going bust and cooking tanks :-? ya tank looks awesome too and welcome to the forums Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi Kyle and welcome. Love the knife fish (and tank) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shiuh Posted May 7, 2006 Report Share Posted May 7, 2006 Hi Kyle. Welcome to the forum. what an amazing tank you have there...envy... :oops: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Mine used to let me catch him & tickle his belly That is so neat, they are a pretty fishy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dimebag Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 hey kyle, nice tank how do you tell the sex of a hoplo?? ive got 2 but dont really know how to tell? cool fish but MAN are they greedy Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Alan Posted May 8, 2006 Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 DB, any chance of posting a pic of the hoplos on here?? Just show their bellies if you do. They are simple to sex. Alan 104 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hazara Posted May 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted May 8, 2006 Where's the best room on the forum to upload photos like that?? Here's my Obviously male hoplo, just look at his wings. I'll put em up here but I didn't see any rooms specifically for photos. These 2 photos are a good 6 months old, but you can definately see the reddened leading edge with the knob. I have only had this one hoplo but I'm sure He's a He. The second is more his natural colours. Anyone in CHCH wanna breed? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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