Fish Folk Posted August 31, 2022 Author Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 10:10 AM, Odd Duck said: Makes sense. What do you think ideal would be? 2 females, 3 males or 2 and 2? I’m really not sure. I’ve only just barely dabbled with Lucania goodei. Somewhere I read that males can be a bit unfriendly towards each other. I’ve also read females sometimes each each other’s eggs. Here’s two archived articles from American Currents (NANFA) (1) http://www.nanfa.org/ac/Lucania-goodei-review.pdf (2) http://www.nanfa.org/ac/breeding-lucania-goodei.pdf Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Odd Duck Posted August 31, 2022 Share Posted August 31, 2022 On 8/31/2022 at 9:16 AM, Fish Folk said: I’m really not sure. I’ve only just barely dabbled with Lucania goodei. Somewhere I read that males can be a bit unfriendly towards each other. I’ve also read females sometimes each each other’s eggs. Here’s two archived articles from American Currents (NANFA) (1) http://www.nanfa.org/ac/Lucania-goodei-review.pdf (2) http://www.nanfa.org/ac/breeding-lucania-goodei.pdf Interesting articles. Neat to see there are recognized strains and color varieties from different areas. Those red anal fin ones! Wow! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted November 11, 2022 Author Share Posted November 11, 2022 Bluefin Killi trio made another trio! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted December 25, 2022 Author Share Posted December 25, 2022 Looked after the High School NANF tank today. Gave the fish a water change for Christmas! 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 I am rendering _no comments_ on the aquarium size / long-term suitability of this set up. But… oh my… this is what I’m saying: NANF are the equal in beauty for fish anywhere in the world. Stunning display here… Lepomis megalotis. Longear Sunfish. Probably some color enhancement going on… but still a stunner! 3 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 1:13 PM, Fish Folk said: I am rendering _no comments_ on the aquarium size / long-term suitability of this set up. But… oh my… this is what I’m saying: NANF are the equal in beauty for fish anywhere in the world. Stunning display here… Lepomis megalotis. Longear Sunfish. Probably some color enhancement going on… but still a stunner! that fish is amazing! its like a flowerhorn! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 1:17 PM, Theplatymaster said: that fish is amazing! its like a flowerhorn! Unless it gets direct sunlight and an incredible diet, this intensity of color will not last like the Flower-horn. But on its day, it’s a beauty. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 1:26 PM, Fish Folk said: Unless it gets direct sunlight and an incredible diet, this intensity of color will not last like the Flower-horn. But on its day, it’s a beauty. well it looks good in the picture, what kind of fish is it? a trimac cichlid? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted February 24, 2023 Author Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 1:28 PM, Theplatymaster said: well it looks good in the picture, what kind of fish is it? a trimac cichlid? Lepomis megalotis. Longear Sunfish. NANF = North American Native Fish. Texas, and Southwest. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 1:32 PM, Fish Folk said: Lepomis megalotis. Longear Sunfish. NANF = North American Native Fish. Texas, and Southwest. sorry, i asked the question then saw the caption, i just forgot to edit it. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
knee Posted February 24, 2023 Share Posted February 24, 2023 On 2/24/2023 at 10:13 AM, Fish Folk said: I am rendering _no comments_ on the aquarium size / long-term suitability of this set up. But… oh my… this is what I’m saying: NANF are the equal in beauty for fish anywhere in the world. Stunning display here… Lepomis megalotis. Longear Sunfish. Probably some color enhancement going on… but still a stunner! The colors are so vibrant 😲 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 4/20/2022 at 10:20 AM, Fish Folk said: [Special notice: Due to the large volume of photos and probability of future corrections, please call out / respond with @Name rather than using the “Quote” function. Thanks!] Time for the "O" states. Again, broadly separated regions of the country, these natives are found in small creeks, pools, pond edges, etc. Great beauty is so often hidden right under our noses... Ohio - Gilt Darter (Percina evades) 2.5-3.5 inches. Listed as Federally endangered in many locales. Oklahoma - Blackstripe topminnow (Fundulus notatus) avg. 2.5 inches. Common in the aquarium hobby. Oregon - Redside shiner (Richardsonius balteatus) avg. 2.5 inches. Note: Oregon regulations are very strict. I'm in Ohio I want that fish lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 4/5/2023 at 8:12 PM, TeeJay said: I'm in Ohio I want that fish lol Endangered. But man, there’s glorious Natives you can get. Major dealer in in Columbus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TeeJay Posted April 6, 2023 Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 4/5/2023 at 8:49 PM, Fish Folk said: Endangered. But man, there’s glorious Natives you can get. Major dealer in in Columbus. Oh maybe you can give me there info. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted April 6, 2023 Author Share Posted April 6, 2023 On 4/5/2023 at 10:04 PM, TeeJay said: Oh maybe you can give me there info. Reach out here. Old website, but serious dealer. Basically has gotten me everything I have ever dreamed of. I was able to catch natives with the proprietor in person last month in North Carolina. Very connected. Has forgotten more than I'll ever learn. Here's an example of some Gilt Darters he dropped me a pin for... 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aminowrimo Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 Wow. I stumbled across this thread and some day I will be able to get multiple tanks and I will have a NANF tank. This is absolutely phenomenal. I am so excited by the darters! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 10:41 PM, aminowrimo said: Wow. I stumbled across this thread and some day I will be able to get multiple tanks and I will have a NANF tank. This is absolutely phenomenal. I am so excited by the darters! Darters are AWESOME! But you need to get that water cold. Aim for 60°-F. My dream species to keep and breed is the Tangerine Darter. Just watch this… 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
aminowrimo Posted June 2 Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 10:57 PM, Fish Folk said: Darters are AWESOME! But you need to get that water cold. Aim for 60°-F. My dream species to keep and breed is the Tangerine Darter. New goal! I will have to do a lot of research! Unfortunately it'll be a good few years before I can likely have a second tank. Are any of these species able to be kept in a community tank, or do they all do better being solo species in a tank? Any good resources to learn? (I'm sure there's a bunch earlier in the thread; I'll have to go back and read carefully). On 6/1/2024 at 10:57 PM, Fish Folk said: Just watch this… Fascinating video. Wow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fish Folk Posted June 2 Author Share Posted June 2 On 6/1/2024 at 11:02 PM, aminowrimo said: Are any of these species able to be kept in a community tank, or do they all do better being solo species in a tank? Any good resources to learn? Yes, Darters can be kept in a NANF community tank. I keep my Banded Darters in a 29 gal aquaponics setup with Rainbow Shiners, several Guppy / Endler hybrids, and _female_ Florida Flagfish. My temperature stays just under 70°-F with window air conditioner set at 65°-F. I swap out plants sometimes. Since taking this, I’ve added Basil and Mint. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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