Mel Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Hello! I'm from Washington state. I've had a few tanks over the years but took a break for a while. Then Covid happened and I decided I needed a hobby again. 😄 I have a 15 gallon that's getting converted to a 20H. I'll definitely be posting that progress. It will be home to my king betta (Monstro), 4 violet Cory's and 2 hillstream loaches. Plus a few Amanos. My newest addition is Curzon, a black orchid betta. (Pictured below) I couldn't leave him and ended up buying a 5 gallon just for him and a handful of cherry shrimp. I'd like to try my hand at breeding fish and I'm hoping to try more medium light plants in my new 20. Hoping to have fun learning with everyone here!  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ken Dyer Posted November 14, 2020 Share Posted November 14, 2020 Welcome to the forums @Mel and greetings from across the river here in Idaho. There is a ton of information on the forums here and more being added each day so definitely a great place to come and learn and have a few questions answered. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Administrators Lizzie Block Posted November 17, 2020 Administrators Share Posted November 17, 2020 Welcome, @Mel! I also live in Washington state 🙂 Just wanted to say Curzon is soo beautiful, I'm a big fan of the black/blue combo. Best of luck with the new plants and with breeding. Can't wait to see you around! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted November 17, 2020 Author Share Posted November 17, 2020 Thank you! I wanted a black betta for a long time. @Lizzie Block They seem to be more common now. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Hi and welcome, @Mel! Any thoughts on what you want to breed? 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted November 18, 2020 Author Share Posted November 18, 2020 I was thinking of starting with my cories! @Randy It seems fairly easy? I'd like to get into shrimp as well. Are there any fish you recommend? I've had mollies and platys before. Secretly always wanted to try bettas but I've heard that's not a great idea. 😅 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Randy Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 @Mel, so far I have only had success breeding Panda corys, both pulling eggs and hatching via Ziss Egg Tumbler, and leaving the eggs alone to discover surprise cory babies. Right now I am working the long-game with Scleromystax barbatus, Corydoras eques, and Corydoras venezuelanus. By long-game I mean feeding them very well with Xtreme Pellets, frozen bloodworms, and baby brine shrimp, and waiting for them to do their thing....eventually....I hope!  🤞 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppy Guru Posted November 18, 2020 Share Posted November 18, 2020 Welcome @Mel Breeding is so fun! do you have room to breed Bettas? If so that is a blast and is very interesting to watch them breed and grow!  1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mel Posted November 19, 2020 Author Share Posted November 19, 2020 I can't wait to see how it turns out! 😃@Randy I could always make room. 🤣 @Guppy Guru I need a female though and I'm not sure what color I should get. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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