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Menagerie · 10-18-2004, 12:49 AM

I took home 2 M. zebroides. I also bid on a large mbuna, but then it was decided that it was male and I gave him away. I cannot introduce adult males to the tank. Trevor and I were hopeful that these little guys would be okay. After introduction to the tank, all was fine, but then later, they were at the top in the corner. I was able to net one and put it in [acronym:229c39d7d1="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:229c39d7d1]. The other discovered the rocks--and I hope he stays there!

Toirtis · 10-18-2004, 02:16 AM

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Originally Posted by Menagerie

I took home 2 M. zebroides.

Cool, I meant to grab a couple of those, but missed bidding on the last lot of them.

Menagerie · 10-18-2004, 10:46 AM

I got mine for $3!

webmoose · 10-18-2004, 11:38 AM

When my fish were still in the bag I saw that one of the fin's of the female had a tare in it.. (Oh great have to nurse one of my new fish back to health)

Floated the bag for a while... Once the fish were out of the bag they started darting around a little. I left them alone for a little while..

Come back.. Both of the females have a huge shred in their tails.. (I had a bad week with fish so I thought to myself... Man I just can't catch a break)

The longer I watch them the bigger the tear looks. So go close up to the tank and watch them. They swim up to me and to my surprise they are veil tailed!

To top it all off the middle part looks like a crown tail. So they look like a mix of veil tail / crown tail. Super cool looking.

The platinum colouring sheen is amazing. I am so glad I got these guys!

Moooose

Toirtis · 10-18-2004, 11:49 AM

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Originally Posted by webmoose

The platinum colouring sheen is amazing. I am so glad I got these guys!

Moooose

So am I....it was too bad you could not stay the day, so it was great you got something you wanted before you had to leave.

Toirtis · 10-19-2004, 07:25 PM

Here is a pic of the same design and colour of 1950's postwar Japan aquarium ornament that I snagged for $1:

webmoose · 10-19-2004, 09:56 PM

cool! can't beat a buck

Menagerie · 10-19-2004, 11:28 PM

Christian if your house isn't on the house tour this spring, I want a private invite to see all the fish (and maybe some of the reptiles)!!

10-18-2004, 12:49 AM	#21
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,246 Images: 77	I took home 2 M. zebroides. I also bid on a large mbuna, but then it was decided that it was male and I gave him away. I cannot introduce adult males to the tank. Trevor and I were hopeful that these little guys would be okay. After introduction to the tank, all was fine, but then later, they were at the top in the corner. I was able to net one and put it in [acronym:229c39d7d1="quarantine or quart depending on context"]QT[/acronym:229c39d7d1]. The other discovered the rocks--and I hope he stays there! __________________

10-18-2004, 10:46 AM	#23
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,246 Images: 77	I got mine for $3! __________________

10-18-2004, 11:38 AM	#24
webmoose Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,508 Images: 7	When my fish were still in the bag I saw that one of the fin's of the female had a tare in it.. (Oh great have to nurse one of my new fish back to health) Floated the bag for a while... Once the fish were out of the bag they started darting around a little. I left them alone for a little while.. Come back.. Both of the females have a huge shred in their tails.. (I had a bad week with fish so I thought to myself... Man I just can't catch a break) The longer I watch them the bigger the tear looks. So go close up to the tank and watch them. They swim up to me and to my surprise they are veil tailed! To top it all off the middle part looks like a crown tail. So they look like a mix of veil tail / crown tail. Super cool looking. The platinum colouring sheen is amazing. I am so glad I got these guys! Moooose __________________ 58 gallon Community Planted - 4 boesmani / 1 praecox rainbow, 3 giant danios, 1 clown / 1 albino pl*co, 1 bronze / 2 albino cories, cherry barbs, sunset platy's, cardinal tetras 8 Gallon hex - 3 F1 Black Brichardi and fry..("Lamprologus sp. Walter") 10 gallon work tank - Pair of dwarf gourami and 2 cherry barbs / 2 gallon - 4 Fundulopanchax gardneri / 10 gallon - bunch of killitanks Vote Here for Aquarium Advice

10-19-2004, 07:25 PM	#26
Toirtis Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Calgary, Alberta, Canada Posts: 6,768	Here is a pic of the same design and colour of 1950's postwar Japan aquarium ornament that I snagged for $1: __________________ G. A. Christian Bilou, Zoologist/Writer Founder/Director, Reptile Rescue Alberta Vice-President, Calgary Aquarium Society www.calgaryaquariumsociety.com Polypterid/Primitive Fish/Ctenopoma/Catfish Fanatic 62 Aquariums, 2200+ total gallons, Aquarist since 1971.

10-19-2004, 09:56 PM	#27
webmoose Aquarium Advice Addict Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Canada Posts: 1,508 Images: 7	cool! can't beat a buck __________________ 58 gallon Community Planted - 4 boesmani / 1 praecox rainbow, 3 giant danios, 1 clown / 1 albino pl*co, 1 bronze / 2 albino cories, cherry barbs, sunset platy's, cardinal tetras 8 Gallon hex - 3 F1 Black Brichardi and fry..("Lamprologus sp. Walter") 10 gallon work tank - Pair of dwarf gourami and 2 cherry barbs / 2 gallon - 4 Fundulopanchax gardneri / 10 gallon - bunch of killitanks Vote Here for Aquarium Advice

10-19-2004, 11:28 PM	#28
Menagerie Aquarium Advice Addict Moderator Emeritus Join Date: Jan 2004 Location: Vancouver, WA Posts: 11,246 Images: 77	Christian if your house isn't on the house tour this spring, I want a private invite to see all the fish (and maybe some of the reptiles)!! __________________

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