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    Young Discus 🔥

    in Photos, Videos & Journals

    Posted

    Just dropping a couple photos from this morning. These are young Discus — probably old enough to spawn, but with many years of life to live provided they’re cared for well…

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    I use colored LEDs. No color boost on these photos. They’re just really pretty looking under these lights! 

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    Bolivian ram sexing

    in Fish Breeding

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    On 2/13/2024 at 10:03 PM, Founddaniel said:

    I would have said tan, though looking right now they appear more white, might be the blue light of the night light though. Here's an image of the clutch right now. I watched the larger of the pair lay this whole clutch and didn't see the other (imaged ram) go to fertilize, or at least not right on the eggs from what I could see. Which started my suspicion they could both be females instead. Another image of the ram, can see the tail fin which does have somewhat long points to it, one of the reasons I originally thought it was male. Kinda blurry though 

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    Well, it’s very possible she’s just dumping roe. I’ve had Angels do that. But if no fuzzy white fungus shows up, maybe there was a sneak fertilization you missed seeing. If the eggs are tan, they’re fertilized. They’ll start wiggling soon. Otherwise, everything will get fuzzy white with fungus.

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    Bolivian ram sexing

    in Fish Breeding

    Posted

    On 2/13/2024 at 9:48 PM, Founddaniel said:

    Hmm yeah the egg tube is large and looks similar between the two. Is it common for a female to lay a clutch of eggs with no male partner? And for two females to prepare and protect the egg clutch? 

    I would say… no, not common. Were the eggs laid tan or white? 

    Bolivian ram sexing

    in Fish Breeding

    Posted

    Here’s an interesting page on the general question.

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    My initial guess here is female. B-Rams are tricky.

    (1) The egg tube is noticeably large on females.

    (2) Dorsal fin top and caudal fin extensions on adult males are much linger and more pointed than on females.

    (3) Less reliable… the black spot is _generally_ darker and solid on males. Females tend to be less defined.

    (4) Along the front dorsal spines, about 3x in, females sometimes have very light colorations. Additionally, males frequently have longer front dorsal extensions than females.

    Betta Imbellis

    in Photos, Videos & Journals

    Posted

    On 2/12/2024 at 3:58 PM, Dancing Matt said:

    How do you sex your bettas?

    At this stage, I just gauge fin length. Males grow longer anal and caudal fins. After 5-6 months, females should display their egg spot between ventral fins.

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    Hi. I could use some identification help.

    in Introductions & Greetings

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    Yeah… that’s Black Beard Algae (BBA). Once it’s in there, it’s pretty endemic. Fish don’t mind it. Some will eat at it. But it can compromise plant health, and make you dislike the look of your scape.

    Here is a short blog post from ACO on the stuff.

    I have taken multiple routes… (1) pull hardscape, spray with H2O2, then re submerge. BBA turns red in a day or two, and dies. Some aquarists treat right in the tank too. (2) I have used Siamese Algae Eaters (SAEs), Florida Flagfish, and Clown Plecos to eat it. It all depends on your stocking, water / temperature parameters, etc. (3) I have just let it grow unchecked in several “wild-style” tanks. It’s actually kind of nice once you get over hating it 😂

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    Betta Imbellis

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    On 2/11/2024 at 7:06 PM, anewbie said:

    They don't fight; is this species passive or will they fight as adults ?

     

    They will fight. In just a few weeks, this tub becomes a tornado of death. I’m parting with all of them by this time next week! Giving two to a friend in town, and about 20x to my LFS employees.

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    Another Tennesseean

    in Introductions & Greetings

    Posted · Edited by Fish Folk

    On 2/8/2024 at 10:15 AM, Schuyler said:

    @Fish Folk do you know if there are any cool NANFs in Tennessee?

    Yes! Loads. However TN is one of the most restrictive states when it comes to collecting, keeping, or shipping NANF.

    Knoxville, TN hosts Conservation Fisheries, dedicated to preserving, propagating, and restocking endangered freshwater NANF.

    I have heard very good things about the fish club ETAA (East Tennessee Aquatic Association).

    Definitely take a pilgrimage to the Tennessee Aquarium in Chattanooga when you’re able. It is world class! 

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    Hi from Vermont, and looking for Fish tank ideas + NANF :)

    in Introductions & Greetings

    Posted · Edited by Fish Folk

    On 2/2/2024 at 1:24 PM, VermontBlogger said:

    Hey all, been on some FB groups, and don't care for Facebook so trying to get into an online fish forum that isn't Reddit.

    Currently have 3 tanks:
    - 55G Tang. tank with Multis + Cyprichromis Leptosoma
    - 20G tank with 1x naughty male angel fish and swordtails
    - 55G Panda cories, otos, rubberlip pleco, and 1x female angelfish

    Looking to setup a few more tank and here's where I need feedback/ideas:
    - West African River tank - Ropefish + Congo Tetras for a 55G tank (too big? small?) with powerhead for the river effect

    North American species fish are so hard to find... any help would be great on this one.  🙂 
    - North American species river tank - Dace's or shiners + a darter or bullheadchubs (55G or 75G with power head)

    You can order NANF suitable for home aquarium through:

     http://www.jonahsaquarium.com

    It’s an old, old website… but the fish are very good.

    You do need to check your State laws about what species are allowed. I’m guessing VT is reasonable… but I’m not familiar enough with it to say for sure.

    I recommend:

    Rainbow Shiners (Notropis chrosomus)

    Southern Redbelly Dace (Chrosomus erythrogaster)

    Rainbow Darters (Etheostoma caeruleum)

    Orange-throat Darters (Etheostoma spectabile)

    Banded Sunfish (Enneacanthus obesus)

    Bluefin Killifish (Lucania goodei)

    Fireyblack Shiners (Cyprinella pyrrhomelas)

    Gulf Coast Pygmy Sunfish (Elassoma gilberti)

    I’ve kept a few other species too, and can share my experiences if you like.

    Anyone ever kept pygmy sunfish before?

    in General Discussion

    Posted

    On 2/4/2024 at 12:01 AM, MrGibson said:

    @Fish Folkwhats that last darter pictures here? 
     

    To address the initial topic though, I’m very interested in trying to keep pygmy sunfish at some point. I’m not able to keep any fish native to my home state due to our laws but thankfully those aren’t found here. The contrast on the males is crazy. Very cool fish

    That is a Bluespar Darter. I’m told they rarely color up that brightly. Only in ideal conditions during spawning season would you find a male that vivid. Here are a couple more photos of the Bluespar…

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    The Bluemask Darter, similar in appearance, but consistently colored up, is a Federally protected species. If it were available, it would be the holy grail…

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    Two other protected Darters that I wish were available in the hobby are Candy Darters…

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    And also the very rare Vermilion Darter…

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