Fish Folk Posted September 10, 2021 Author Share Posted September 10, 2021 Rainbow Shiner batch #3 has risen. Free swimming with batch #2, the number is looking good! Here’s a short video. Tons of fry! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 11, 2021 Author Share Posted September 11, 2021 Rainbow Shiver Breeding Update. Fry Batch #1… Fry Batches #2-3… Fry Batch #4… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 Well, batch #4 didn’t make it. But batches #2-3 are totaling at least 55 fry… 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tihshho Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 Any idea why the one batch didn't make it? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 13, 2021 Author Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 4:54 PM, Tihshho said: Any idea why the one batch didn't make it? I had a pretty busy day or two at a critical time. They were beginning to wiggle, and I should have changed water. The amount of detritus brought in was fairly high to begin with. The really need vigilance between the moment when they begin moving until free swimming. But I had a death in the family, and my son broke his clavicle playing soccer . . . so fish definitely took a back seat. 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 5:09 PM, Fish Folk said: I had a pretty busy day or two at a critical time. They were beginning to wiggle, and I should have changed water. The amount of detritus brought in was fairly high to begin with. The really need vigilance between the moment when they begin moving until free swimming. But I had a death in the family, and my son broke his clavicle playing soccer . . . so fish definitely took a back seat. My deepest condolences on your loss and I truly hope your son is doing ok. You and your family are in my prayers! 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tihshho Posted September 13, 2021 Share Posted September 13, 2021 On 9/13/2021 at 5:09 PM, Fish Folk said: I had a pretty busy day or two at a critical time. They were beginning to wiggle, and I should have changed water. The amount of detritus brought in was fairly high to begin with. The really need vigilance between the moment when they begin moving until free swimming. But I had a death in the family, and my son broke his clavicle playing soccer . . . so fish definitely took a back seat. Oh no, I'm sorry to hear that 😞 Sorry for your loss, and I hope your son heals quickly. Fish definitely take a back seat to a lot of things, and these kinds of things especially. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted September 14, 2021 Share Posted September 14, 2021 @Fish Folk So sorry for your loss and hope your son is healing well. Glad batch 2 & 3 are doing well. It’s a tribute to your dedication and skill that they’re still doing well despite life interfering with fish plans. Humans should always trump fish. Take care of you and yours. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Excited! Shiner batch #1 moving from office to Fishroom at home, now that the Gourami tank is cleared out, and lowered to room temp (70-ish) I’ll use this pail to set the breeder net into. I place ca. 4-5 inches of their current tank water in the bucket. Then set the breeder net inside, sitting flat on bottom. Easy to move in and out. Stay tuned… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Continued! Tank water siphoned down in office from R. Shiner tank… Now to move the net breeder (minus gross rim gunk)… Into the prepared pail… Success! Now back home to the fishroom. To be continued! 2 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Alrighty! Back home. Here’s the moment before adding… And for the curious, here’s a video of their first addition… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 R. Shiner fry from batch #1 all settling into new digs. I can see 1 or 2 that will need to be culled. (Advance apologies for the cricket hiding somewhere here in the fishroom chirping up a storm 😂) here’s a 1-minute video… Just one interlocutor from the “previous administration” remains. This BNP seems to be a runt. Small… I like it!! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 9:10 AM, Fish Folk said: I can see 1 or 2 that will need to be culled Love the video and the sound effects...🤣 What is it you are seeing that lets you know you have a couple that just don't make the Fish Folk cut? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 @Fish Folkthey are already looking like little shiners! How cool?! Agree with @ARMYVETfor us aspiring shiner keepers what are you looking at regarding the culls? Spines bent, deformity or color issues? 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 3:28 PM, Beardedbillygoat1975 said: @Fish Folkthey are already looking like little shiners! How cool?! Agree with @ARMYVETfor us aspiring shiner keepers what are you looking at regarding the culls? Spines bent, deformity or color issues? I’ll try to catch a video. There’s one that’s pretty obviously damaged in spine, and wobbles as it swims. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 15, 2021 Author Share Posted September 15, 2021 Here’s the “cull” explained with video… 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 @Fish Folki think him feeding another fish is super reasonable and part of the cycle of life - he’d have been dead in nature long ago. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ARMYVET Posted September 15, 2021 Share Posted September 15, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 5:49 PM, Fish Folk said: Here’s the “cull” explained with video… Thank you! I know it can be a difficult topic to address. You did it exceptionally well and with heart! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhitecloudDynasty Posted September 16, 2021 Share Posted September 16, 2021 On 9/15/2021 at 5:49 PM, Fish Folk said: Here’s the “cull” explained with video… Great job! Remember to look for good face and high dorsal. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 21, 2021 Author Share Posted September 21, 2021 Feeding oldest batch of shiner fry BBS… And here’s a few fry photos… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted September 23, 2021 Author Share Posted September 23, 2021 It’s BBS day! Fry looking great… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 7, 2021 Author Share Posted October 7, 2021 Another feeding of BBS for all shiners, adult and fry alike, along with updates… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 ITS SHINER MOVING NIGHT! Step #1… Step #1.5… WAIT FOR IT… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 NEW DIGS! HERE’S THE UNDIGNIFIED MOVE… Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted October 8, 2021 Author Share Posted October 8, 2021 We’re a shiny FAMILY!! 🤩 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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