The endler guy Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 So I’m setting up a school aquarium again, with actual funding from the science department! He’s what I got so far, kinda not expecting to much immediate success because it’s Kerry tiger to next week. do far 4 endlers, thinking of shellies because they look cool dingus is chasing a dot on the back of the aquarium 😂 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben P. Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 What's the size of tank? I'm sure you know this but if it isn't deep enough the shellies will likely kill the endlers Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 17, 2023 Author Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 9:20 AM, Ben P. said: What's the size of tank? I'm sure you know this but if it isn't deep enough the shellies will likely kill the endlers 29gal, and the endlers are kinda just the acid test, to see if the water is good Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyGarra Posted October 17, 2023 Share Posted October 17, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 7:40 AM, The endler guy said: do far 4 endlers, thinking of shellies because they look cool i highly reccomend asking your science teacher before setting on a certain fish. its possible the teacher wants to teach something from this tank, that certain fish would well illustrate. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 18, 2023 Author Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/17/2023 at 7:42 PM, GoofyGarra said: i highly reccomend asking your science teacher before setting on a certain fish. its possible the teacher wants to teach something from this tank, that certain fish would well illustrate. Yup, I’ve run ideas past her, and she is basically, do what ever you want as long as it won’t break the bank and is easy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyGarra Posted October 18, 2023 Share Posted October 18, 2023 On 10/18/2023 at 10:21 AM, The endler guy said: Yup, I’ve run ideas past her, and she is basically, do what ever you want as long as it won’t break the bank and is easy more fun that way. Im also doing a tank for a bio class, im meeting with the teacher tomorrow. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 22, 2023 Share Posted October 22, 2023 Congrats on getting past the talking stage @The endler guy! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 23, 2023 Author Share Posted October 23, 2023 I am going to call an lfs today to see if they can order in some multis and then if everything goes well we should get them next Thursday Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Beardedbillygoat1975 Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 I think Endlers are a good dither for Shellie’s. Multifasciatus are pretty bullet proof and food wise they’ll eat a similar diet and do fine. 2 forms of reproduction, different parental style, cichlids vs livebearers behavior. It’s a great idea! Have fun! 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 24, 2023 Author Share Posted October 24, 2023 We have run into a possibly minor problem. I called today and they do have multis, BUT they are $19.98, I was banking on them being around $10 as that is what they typically go for online. This is a major issue because the science department only wants to spend around $50 on fish (understandably) would getting 2 be a possibility? I have seen they are social fish, so idk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyGarra Posted October 24, 2023 Share Posted October 24, 2023 (edited) On 10/24/2023 at 3:12 PM, The endler guy said: We have run into a possibly minor problem. I called today and they do have multis, BUT they are $19.98, I was banking on them being around $10 as that is what they typically go for online. This is a major issue because the science department only wants to spend around $50 on fish (understandably) maybe look around for local breeders or aquarium clubs? otherwise if you're local ill donate some albino cories. Edited October 24, 2023 by GoofyGarra 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nabokovfan87 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) @The endler guy looks great! Edited October 27, 2023 by nabokovfan87 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/24/2023 at 10:12 PM, The endler guy said: We have run into a possibly minor problem. I called today and they do have multis, BUT they are $19.98, I was banking on them being around $10 as that is what they typically go for online. This is a major issue because the science department only wants to spend around $50 on fish (understandably) would getting 2 be a possibility? I have seen they are social fish, so idk They’re supposed to get aggressive if they’re kept in small groups. Maybe try EBay or Aquabid. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 4:00 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: They’re supposed to get aggressive if they’re kept in small groups. Maybe try EBay or Aquabid. The main issue is shipping being so expensive On 10/25/2023 at 2:41 AM, nabokovfan87 said: @The endler guy do you already have a heater for the tank? I have one that needs a good home. No, but there are plenty, and the room is pretty warm On 10/24/2023 at 7:07 PM, GoofyGarra said: maybe look around for local breeders or aquarium clubs? otherwise if you're local ill donate some albino cories. We don’t really have any clubs nearby, the closest one is the next state over 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 I don’t think we are going to be able to do shellies, the problem is that we can’t pay shipping (idk government reasons) and they don’t want to use eBay, aquabid doesn’t really have anything anyother interesting fish that are easy and common and preferably can be breed effortlessly Idk could we do angelfish? Or convicts? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 How about filling it up with a plant that grows like a weed and putting peapuffers? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyGarra Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 (edited) On 10/25/2023 at 7:22 AM, The endler guy said: anyother interesting fish that are easy and common and preferably can be breed effortlessly Idk could we do angelfish? Or convicts? white clouds? Cherry barbs? maybe honey gouaramis? Edited October 25, 2023 by GoofyGarra Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 9:04 AM, GoofyGarra said: white clouds? Cherry barbs? maybe honey gouaramis? Idk maybe gouaramis, but I want it to be interesting (class aid) and easy to find (aren’t honey gourmies notoriously difficult to find?) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GoofyGarra Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 10:02 AM, The endler guy said: Idk maybe gouaramis, but I want it to be interesting (class aid) and easy to find (aren’t honey gourmies notoriously difficult to find?) ive seen honey gouarmis nearly every time ive been to both of my LFSs. 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guppysnail Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I agree with @GoofyGarra my small LFS has them all the time. The big box stores around me never carry them though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 25, 2023 Author Share Posted October 25, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 11:29 AM, GoofyGarra said: ive seen honey gouarmis nearly every time ive been to both of my LFSs. idk, honestly never looked for them, I just think I remember hearing people saying how hard they were to find Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
JE47 Posted October 25, 2023 Share Posted October 25, 2023 I would think white clouds could be fun they are quite easy to breed as well which seems to be what your after 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/25/2023 at 2:22 PM, The endler guy said: I don’t think we are going to be able to do shellies, the problem is that we can’t pay shipping (idk government reasons) and they don’t want to use eBay, aquabid doesn’t really have anything anyother interesting fish that are easy and common and preferably can be breed effortlessly Idk could we do angelfish? Or convicts? Angels in a 29 gal is a bit of a stretch. GBRs? Maybe do a cichlid pair on the bottom, and Ricefish on the top? You can pull Ricefish eggs, and Apistos or GBRs will spawn regularly if fed well. On 10/25/2023 at 2:37 PM, The endler guy said: How about filling it up with a plant that grows like a weed and putting peapuffers? That would be really fun, but the eggs are a pain to pull . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The endler guy Posted October 26, 2023 Author Share Posted October 26, 2023 On 10/26/2023 at 4:03 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: Angels in a 29 gal is a bit of a stretch. GBRs? Maybe do a cichlid pair on the bottom, and Ricefish on the top? You can pull Ricefish eggs, and Apistos or GBRs will spawn regularly if fed well. That would be really fun, but the eggs are a pain to pull . If I do pea puffers i doubt I’ll get to breed them On 10/26/2023 at 4:03 AM, TheSwissAquarist said: Angels in a 29 gal is a bit of a stretch. GBRs? Maybe do a cichlid pair on the bottom, and Ricefish on the top? You can pull Ricefish eggs, and Apistos or GBRs will spawn regularly if fed well. That would be really fun, but the eggs are a pain to pull . I don’t think gbr’s would be good, to difficult, anyway Bolivians are better On 10/25/2023 at 4:16 PM, JE47 said: I would think white clouds could be fun they are quite easy to breed as well which seems to be what your after Hmmm maybe them with a cichlid Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSwissAquarist Posted October 26, 2023 Share Posted October 26, 2023 What’s going to be your feeding regime? Are you feeding them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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