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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 15:24:23 GMT -5
OK, it's almost embarrassing to admit how many tanks I have up and running. My main focus is Victorian cichlids, but I keep other fish as well. I'll start by posting some of my tanks, and my Vics. First, Xystichromis sp. Kyoga flameback 55 gallon, 4 males, soon to be getting some females. They would be better colored with females. Endangered species. Next, Paralabidochromis chromogynos. 75 gallon tank, too many fish. This tank is right now keeping fish that I'm either not sure what to do with, or that are going away in February. Not sure of male to female ratio. Endangered species
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Post by brenda on Jan 8, 2009 15:35:56 GMT -5
Go ahead and tell how many tanks you have, what sizes and what is in them...I know it will take a couple days but we are patient!!! lol
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 15:54:17 GMT -5
20 L Ptyochromis Salmon Need a larger tank soon. Think 2 males and 5 females. Shy, skittish fish. Snail eater, which haven't faired too well in Lake Victoria. Not sure of new status. 55 gallon Xystichromis phytophagus (Christmas fulu) Colony of juveniles, 13 total. Unsure of male/female ratio, but sure that there is one male, and at least 3 females. Endangered.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:10:54 GMT -5
55 gallon. Mbipia cf Lutea 7 in colony, but growing out 4 more for future additions. 1 male for sure, one female holding. Very aggressive species. Started with 8, but aggression took one. Hard to photograph, they move fast, not shy, but they like food, so they get excited when someone approaches the tank. Endangered. My favorite Victorian. 55 gallon. Neochromis Omnicaeruleus. 3 male, 3 female, but getting more this weekend to expand my colony. Aggressive species, killed a holding female before I could pull her. interesingly, this species has OB females. Mother with fry. The last species of Victorian I keep is Haplochromis sp. Kenya Gold. 20L growout tank. They are under an inch, and colorless at this point. I have not taken many pictures of these, as they aren't much to see yet. I'll post pictures as they develop. I'm hearing that they are now considered endangered. They are another snail eating species.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:16:54 GMT -5
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Post by goldenpuon on Jan 8, 2009 16:23:36 GMT -5
Wow! I love your fish. You do have a lot of tanks as you mentioned but you're not alone. I have just as many only smaller. And it's not a bad thing either, a lot of us have large numbers of fish/fish tank here at EA. It shows our devotion to the fish we keep.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:24:22 GMT -5
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:26:48 GMT -5
Wow! I love your fish. You do have a lot of tanks as you mentioned but you're not alone. I have just as many only smaller. And it's not a bad thing either, a lot of us have large numbers of fish/fish tank here at EA. It shows our devotion to the fish we keep. The sad thing is, I'm not done posting tanks yet. I have 16 or 17 tanks that are 20 gallons or above, and 10 10 gallon isolation/fry tanks. I have another couple that need to be set up.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:32:26 GMT -5
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Post by brenda on Jan 8, 2009 16:32:40 GMT -5
Also, just realize these fish are still babies and there color is NO where near as beautiful as it will be once they mature. Just thought I would mention that for those that may not know this.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:36:51 GMT -5
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Post by sammiesam on Jan 8, 2009 16:38:08 GMT -5
holy cow how do you manage to have a life outside of cleaning and maintaining tanks!? They're all really pretty btw
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:40:42 GMT -5
holy cow how do you manage to have a life outside of cleaning and maintaining tanks!? They're all really pretty btw Who says I have a life? LOL Actually, it's not that bad. I do weekly water changes, everyone gets 50% changes. I have a python, so it's not really that difficult. I probably spend 6-8 hours a week on tank maintenance, tops. Should I stop posting tanks? I still have a couple to go...nah, we'll get it over with all at once.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:45:16 GMT -5
56 gallon cube. ANGEL tank! I love my angels. They are what got me back into fish keeping. I have 6 total, in this tank. The plants seem to help cut down on aggression. They are still juveniles, but I think I have 5 males and one female.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 16:49:11 GMT -5
Last one I'm sharing, the rest are grow outs, and bare bottom tanks. 20L Rhinogobius wui. Saw these online and had to have them. They are an inch or so total. I have 8 of them, not sure of male to female ratios. They are a lot of fun.
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Post by sammiesam on Jan 8, 2009 17:07:59 GMT -5
that last fish is kinda fun...what family is it from?
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Post by Carl on Jan 8, 2009 17:24:07 GMT -5
Those are some beautiful tanks! I like your Red Empress and your Angels! I agree as to caring for these tanks. We had several clients with multiple large aquariums and we would have several DIY python type systems running as well as Aquarium Cleaning Machines and this cut down time, especially the Cleaning Machines. Carl
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 17:25:34 GMT -5
It's a freshwater goby. It's scientific name is Rhinogobius wui, although I think it has had a name change since I got it. It likes fast moving cool water. I have a current generator (dont' ask me, my husband deals with it) on that tank, and no heater. They seem to be thriving. They are carnivores, and I feed them powdered Cyclop-eeze and frozen brine shrimp. Also shrimp pellets on occasion.
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Post by barbara on Jan 8, 2009 17:27:15 GMT -5
Thank you very much. We put a lot of time into the tanks. And my husband is a truck driver, so he's not home a lot. I do most of the maintenance on the tanks myself. He helps when he's home.
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Post by eve on Jan 8, 2009 18:13:36 GMT -5
WOW !!!!
that's amazing, so many tanks lol, and my hubby says 5 is a lot, lol
very nice setups thanks for sharing
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