Zev Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Whilst staring at my community tank today, contemplating what to prune out of it, this little fella swam by. (Sorry, fuzzy photo, camera focused on the heater knob. Male in front, Jr behind, and Mr 'I want to be in every photo' DG in the back.) I thought, heck one of my Sparkling Gourami has shrunk! But after a count up, there are not three, but four. So... a couple of them have been busy in the - ahem... lush undergrowth? More like rampant jungle, complete with hair algae. No wonder the little guy survived in the tank to get this big. This is Mum, trying to entice one of the males, doesn't he look soo attentive?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 And what a beautiful heater knob it is too :lol: Looking good zev. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
peanuts Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 they are beautiful. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
PENEJANE Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 Very pretty. I just might have to get me some of thoes Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 stunning pictures Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 5, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 stunning pictures You don't want to know how many pics are in the trash of my computer trying to get these two! As it is, I still don't have a clear one of Jr yet, and I was sitting in front of the tank with the camera for ages. Mr bossy Dwarf Gourami either chases everyone around, or sits right in front of the camera! Colours are a bit out, and you can't see the lovely sparkly blue of their eyes and fins. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
fishboi Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 You don't want to know how many pics are in the trash of my computer trying to get these two! the second one made it all worth it i am sure the beauty of digital cameras Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Billaney Posted August 5, 2006 Report Share Posted August 5, 2006 awesome fish and photo !! way to go ! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kim&Dan Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Very cool! :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Lovely fish. May have to get some off you when I am next in the Bay. Labour Weekend perhaps. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caryl Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Will you not be at the Wairapa Livebearer Show at Labour Weekend then wok? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Fraid not Caryl. don't have any livebearers anymore. they slowly disappeared over a period of a month. got too many fishes now that like to snack on guppies :roll: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Luke* Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Beautiful fish, how did it get so big without you noticing it in there? Would think you'd see it doing the weekly water change. Bless digital cameras...our hobby would be even more expensive without them Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 The back of the tank has Ambulia and Java Moss all the way up to the top, and there is a patch of Riccia on the surface to keep Mr Bossy Dwarf Gourami occupied. So, plenty of places to hide, from me and the gannet tetras! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 8, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 Lovely fish. May have to get some off you when I am next in the Bay. Labour Weekend perhaps. I only have the four in total, Wok! But if I manage to breed any more, I will let you know. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Wok Posted August 8, 2006 Report Share Posted August 8, 2006 That would be great Zev Better share some of that blue pill with the fishies :lol: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 9, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 Nah, Wok, you keep you blue pills for yourself. My Dwarf Gourami certainly don't need any! If you are heading this way in October, I will have some Dwarf Gourami ready to go, if you are interested. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ljtan55 Posted August 9, 2006 Report Share Posted August 9, 2006 whoaaaaaaa beautiful!! the fish AND the pics. Well done!!! :bounce: :bounce: :bounce: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 12, 2006 Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Zev they are beautiful fishies, I love the coloring in the fins. But, are they a different shape than other gouramis, or am I seeing wrong because it is 1:48 a.m. here Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zev Posted August 12, 2006 Author Report Share Posted August 12, 2006 Yep Caper, they are more shallow in the body. Licorice Gourami are a similar shape too, but I haven't seen any around for a while, and they are more fussy about their water conditions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caper Posted August 13, 2006 Report Share Posted August 13, 2006 Thanks And their eyes, are soooooooo blue! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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