Levi_Aquatics Posted January 30, 2023 Author Share Posted January 30, 2023 On 1/30/2023 at 12:58 PM, The endler guy said: Not sure, i assume if the net is large enough as soon as they get the almost square like appearance (at least for the far superior endler that is) I would assume it is probably similar for both. And I have never kept endlers, so I can’t speak to that lol 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 I’m with @The endler guy, when they look like they’re about to pop out them in a net breeder with some old aquarium plant pots as hiding places for the fry. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted January 31, 2023 Author Share Posted January 31, 2023 @tolstoy21 has sent me a group of six geophagus redhead tapajos as a RAOK which will hopefully be arriving within the next couple hours. I have a qt tank waiting for them when they arrive. I’m very excited and will make sure to give updates when they arrive! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted January 31, 2023 Share Posted January 31, 2023 On 1/31/2023 at 12:44 PM, Levi_Aquatics said: @tolstoy21 has sent me a group of six geophagus redhead tapajos as a RAOK which will hopefully be arriving within the next couple hours. I have a qt tank waiting for them when they arrive. I’m very excited and will make sure to give updates when they arrive! awesome! i thought those looked really cool, but unfortunately im not in a position where i can get more fish 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 Unfortunately I wasn’t able to snap any pictures of unboxing the fish, but they all arrived alive and seem to be doing well in their qt tank. I’m super excited to see these fish grow!! my apologies for the algae, but I thought some pictures would be enjoyed;) 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted February 1, 2023 Share Posted February 1, 2023 How big are they?? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted February 1, 2023 Author Share Posted February 1, 2023 On 2/1/2023 at 1:45 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: How big are they?? They probably average out at 2” or so now, but some are a bit larger than that. I checked in on them this morning and they’re all settling in nicely so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted February 2, 2023 Author Share Posted February 2, 2023 Update on the geophagus pyrocephalus (red head tapajos) after 24+ hours. They are all alive and seem to be adjusting very well to their new aquarium. I fed all the fish vibra bites for the first time tonight and I can understand why everyone likes them so much! All the fish went CRAZY! I even caught the tapajos eating them I didn't realize how small vibra bites were until I was holding them in my hand, but fortunately that just means my guppies can eat them too! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted February 8, 2023 Author Share Posted February 8, 2023 A quick update on the mini fish room. For starters, all the red head tapajos are doing great! I fed more vibra bites today and they seem to really enjoy them. They are becoming much more outgoing and hiding less which is exciting to see! kuli loaches making an appearance And the purple mosaics and cherry shrimp 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 Some exciting new things are happening in the fish room! For starters, the red head tapajos are growing quickly and starting to show some markings and slight coloration. Their qt is almost over, so they will soon join the 75 gallon South American ish themed aquarium. I also purchased a betta for my 5 gallon and I have been enjoying him so far. I also have a surprise project for the 10 gallon the tapajos are currently in. Here are some clues/ items I have purchased for the setup 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hmm.. 🤔 A ghost knife tank??🤣 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 12:36 PM, TheSwissAquarist said: Hmm.. 🤔 A ghost knife tank??🤣 Not quite😂 also, the Amazon sword is not native to the area this fish is from. I just like how they look. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 1:12 PM, Levi_Aquatics said: Not quite😂 also, the Amazon sword is not native to the area this fish is from. I just like how they look. how about 7 arowanas? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 Hmmm. Asian… 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 1:43 PM, Theplatymaster said: how about 7 arowanas? Warmer-at least you have the right continent Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 7:48 PM, TheSwissAquarist said: Hmmm. Asian… Rasboras ? Rainbow shark? RHS? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 3, 2023 Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 1:57 PM, Levi_Aquatics said: Warmer-at least you have the right continent cherry barbs? WCMM? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 3, 2023 Author Share Posted March 3, 2023 On 3/3/2023 at 3:30 PM, Theplatymaster said: cherry barbs? WCMM? On 3/3/2023 at 3:20 PM, TheSwissAquarist said: Rasboras ? Rainbow shark? RHS? Nope, think smaller and odball Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted March 4, 2023 Share Posted March 4, 2023 (edited) RHL? More Kuhli loaches? Some kind of fun loach? Edited March 4, 2023 by TheSwissAquarist Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 11, 2023 Author Share Posted March 11, 2023 Quick update- I moved the tapajos to the 75 yesterday and they were certainly scared of the angels and new environment in general, but they seem to be settling in well. I’m pretty excited to see them grow in their new home. I also bought some new plants, but the fish store had no idea what they were, so if anyone knows I would love to have some info on them. I also set up most of the “scape” in the 10 gallon, so some new fish should be coming soon!! Additionally, I was talking with an employee at my lfs and it sounds like they are interested in purchasing some Java moss from me which is super exciting!! Hopefully they will also buy some other fish I am breeding, but right now I’m just glad to have my foot in the door! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/11/2023 at 1:03 PM, Levi_Aquatics said: I moved the tapajos to the 75 yesterday are these the ones from @tolstoy21? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 On 3/13/2023 at 9:15 AM, Theplatymaster said: are these the ones from @tolstoy21? Yep, they’re all from him. They’ve been growing so fast and look like they’re doing great! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Levi_Aquatics Posted March 13, 2023 Author Share Posted March 13, 2023 Over the weekend I was inspired by @Schuyler to build some fry trays for my 20L with an airlift system using pvc to fill them. I built a few of them, but unfortunately I was unable to transition from the pvc to airline tubing which is how I wanted to get the water into the trays. After giving up on an airlift design, I decided to use the pump from an old HOB filter which I retrofitted to pump through airline tubing to get the water into the trays. The water is able to escape through a sponge covered opening similar to what Dean has in his fish room. I cut a piece of sturdy plastic to hold the trays up in the aquarium which is working pretty well so far. I currently don’t have a lot of fry in the fish room, but I was able to find a bunch of guppy fry and decided to throw a few into the trays with some Java moss and spider wood just to see how they do. 1 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Theplatymaster Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 @Levi_Aquatics can you please put together a instructional post on building your fry trays? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Schuyler Posted March 13, 2023 Share Posted March 13, 2023 Interesting idea just using the uplift tube. How did you get it to split it to the airline at the top? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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