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Post by kagome on Dec 15, 2018 19:48:37 GMT -5
So, my early Christmas present is coming tomorrow. I'm going into Pensacola and picking up some Boesemani Rainbow Fish for my planted tank. I moved the Tiger Barbs from that tank in with the other barbs in my son's tank.
I did a big water change on all the tanks today so everything is good to go tomorrow.
I'm so excited!! I love this species and have always wanted to have them again. I called ahead to the LFS to make sure they have them in stock. They're 2-3 inch juveniles.
I also ordered a new MillionAir pump from Carl today. It's the 600 so I'll have two outputs. I'm going to have an airstone at each end of the tank.
I have to admit, I feel like a little kid on Christmas Eve. I can't wait to go get them!! I also promised to pick up a Rainbow Shark for my son's tank.
Pictures coming soon.
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Post by Carl on Dec 16, 2018 11:30:33 GMT -5
Boesemani Rainbows are one of my favorites.
When I had my LFS, we had a 60 gallon tank with nothing but different varieties of Rainbows.
Carl
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Post by kagome on Dec 17, 2018 10:32:19 GMT -5
So I picked up 4 Boesemani yesterday. I'm really surprised at how colorful they already are given that they're so young. They're already eating like little piggies. Yesterday the Rainbow Shark didn't know what to make of them but now he is back to letting everyone know he is the boss of the tank.  Untitled by Katherine Morgan, on Flickr  Untitled by Katherine Morgan, on Flickr  Untitled by Katherine Morgan, on Flickr I was hoping to pick up some new plants but they were completely sold out.  I think I'll have to order what I want. |
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Post by kagome on Dec 17, 2018 15:04:27 GMT -5
I just got my new air pump, which I probably don't have to time to play with until tomorrow. *whine
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Post by Carl on Dec 18, 2018 9:54:39 GMT -5
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Post by kagome on Dec 18, 2018 22:12:27 GMT -5
SWEET!!! I will definitely take a look. I know I want ludwigia repens. I think the red will look awesome in the tank. So my husband helped me get the MillionAir pump set up. I have to say, that is the quietest air pump ever. As other pumps die around the house I will definitely be ordering more. With the dual outputs I've now got airstones running on both ends of the tank. There is so much more flow in the tank now. So here's my planted tank, now with BUBBLES!!   Untitled by Katherine Morgan, on Flickr Here's Norman the catfish posing for you guys.  Untitled by Katherine Morgan, on Flickr  Untitled by Katherine Morgan, on Flickr Also, Harvey the Rainbow Shark now likes to hang out in the dragon's mouth. So it looks like he got chomped and it's so funny.  Untitled by Katherine Morgan, on Flickr |
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Post by kagome on Dec 19, 2018 16:48:10 GMT -5
I like the MillionAir pump so much that I ordered two more. I can't believe how loud the other pumps are in comparison!
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Post by Carl on Dec 20, 2018 17:49:13 GMT -5
I like the MillionAir pump so much that I ordered two more. I can't believe how loud the other pumps are in comparison! For what I would call an economy pump, they last longer, put out more air, and are more quiet than most twice the price! www.americanaquariumproducts.com/MILLIONAIRAIRPUMP.htmlCarl |
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Post by kagome on Dec 20, 2018 20:59:27 GMT -5
And then the two outlets on the bigger models!
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Post by kagome on Dec 27, 2018 16:38:41 GMT -5
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Post by Carl on Dec 28, 2018 10:23:26 GMT -5
Looking Good!  Carl |
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Post by mcr on Jan 28, 2019 2:04:28 GMT -5
Those look really nice. My wife wants me to get some of those. How big of a tank do you have them in? I have a 65 gal tank with a base of 20” x 36” that I’m getting ready to start soon but I’m not sure if that’s long enough for them? There’s too many conflicting articles out there and I’ve never had them before.
Thanks, Mark
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Post by devonjohnsgard on Jan 29, 2019 13:18:49 GMT -5
I've seen them kept in 30 gal tanks. I'm sure the more room, the better.
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Post by kagome on Jan 29, 2019 17:41:02 GMT -5
This is a 40 gallon long so it's about 3 1/2 feet long. I have kept this species in this tank before and they did really well.
They do like a long tank but you could keep easily keep a group in a 65 gallon. They like to hide in plants when they're young but once they get to be adults they mostly hang out in the open water high in the water column.
They are stunning, the pictures do not do them justice.
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Post by mcr on Jan 29, 2019 23:53:32 GMT -5
Thanks, I think I will have to get some when I get the 65 gal set up.
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Post by kagome on Jan 30, 2019 17:02:44 GMT -5
They are well worth it. As juveniles, they look pretty cool. They're active and don't tear things up or beat other fish to death like so many cichlids do.
But as adults, they are STUNNING. Their colors are so bright, the bright blue up front with the bright yellow on their tails. You can easily see them across the room. They are show stoppers. They get good-sized but aren't giant tank busters. They're pretty hardy.
All around, a great fish.
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I think I'll have to order what I want.
