Expecting Father - Page 3

NbMaxx13 · #51 10/23/2007, 08:51 PM

Ade , was really sad to hear about the Cards... I guess no amount of research and preperation will help in a case like this ... trial and error .... The good news is that you have 3 great little fish there and they seem healthy , outside of a rogue shrimp you have done everything you can to have sucsess ..... Keep us posted! ...

ade · #52 10/28/2007, 01:17 PM

Well just to give you an update.
10/28/07
The three remainming babies are growing and holding there own.
Done a water change on the 33 today and fed the fish and the dad is holding eggs again. So I set up the 29 so that I could place the three to make room for the new babies in 24 days.
I read that it would take about 3-4 months before they would lay again, I guess that the female couldn't wait that long.

NbMaxx13 · #53 10/28/2007, 02:32 PM

NICE!!! She's a nymph ....

ade · #54 10/28/2007, 07:01 PM

Yeh,
one of the only girl's in my life that gagging for it and she's a fish.

anchor10 · #55 11/14/2007, 10:51 PM

Ade

Congrats! I have a 29 that I'm thinking about doing as a "specialty" tank... Did you start with a group or a pair?

NbMaxx13 · #56 11/15/2007, 06:54 AM

He started with a proven pair ... They produce like crazy , and seem extremely comfortable in Ade's set up ... I have one of the offspring here and he is as healthy as could be ...

ade · #57 11/15/2007, 06:56 AM

I bought the pair from someone moving to another sate. Hard to pair up unless you have a good eye. There are a lot of tell tale signs to look for when find the right sex of the fish, but as in life you never know.

anchor10 · #58 11/15/2007, 10:22 AM

Thanks. I've been leaning toward a fowler tank or a clown tank -- but your success and the beauty of those fish has given me a third option for sure...

ade · #59 11/25/2007, 02:48 PM

Well the three are in thier own tank and looking happy. I am waiting for the day that dad spits out the next brood. I have been thinking that tonight is the night, the babies are popping there heads and tails out but just don't want to make the move.

NbMaxx13 · #60 11/25/2007, 05:06 PM

Awesome ...Keep us posted .... Candace and I will have to get out there and take a peekl ...and some pictures...

NbMaxx13 · #61 11/26/2007, 07:40 PM

How we looking Ade? Any news?

ade · #62 11/27/2007, 07:06 AM

Love the new pic Eric,
Well with some late night looking at the 33 I have caught 4 babies. It is hard to believe that the other three were that small. Card still has some in his mouth. hopfully he will let them go soon.

ade · #63 11/27/2007, 10:11 PM

Ok guy and gals. After about an hour in front and in the tank I have 18 new babies and I am sure that he is still holding. I am going to call it a night and try and catch the rest Wednesday night.

NbMaxx13 · #64 11/28/2007, 08:02 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by ade
Ok guy and gals. After about an hour in front and in the tank I have 18 new babies and I am sure that he is still holding. I am going to call it a night and try and catch the rest Wednesday night.

NICE!!!!!!!!!

Thats is excellent news ade!!

That brought a big smile to our faces!!! Keep us updated...

turbois300 · #65 11/28/2007, 08:38 AM

Good stuff ade!! You've got a little baby factory going on over there!! That is awesome!!!! We need some pix mang!!!!

Charlie Davidson · #66 12/16/2007, 03:20 PM

Getting a Pair,,, seems to be Very hard

But I am not giving up...

Ade, is 29 connected to main tank? what filtration are you using?
I have mollies breeding for feed ( seahorses)

ade · #67 12/16/2007, 05:51 PM

No the 29 is a stand alone and all I have is a seaclone to take out waste. As of know I am trying them on a mix of foods but they seem to like to freshly hatched brine the best.

Charlie Davidson · #68 12/16/2007, 05:56 PM

I have a prizim, set aside for it...
De-cap brine? (how are you doing your brine)

ade · #69 12/16/2007, 08:02 PM

I am using Life A de-cap brine. It runs around $35 a bottle. I have a hatchery in the tank and one outside of the tank and I try to feed 2-3 times a day.

NbMaxx13 · #70 12/20/2007, 04:18 PM

How they looking?

ade · #71 12/20/2007, 09:08 PM

Well from the 13 or so that I placed in the 29 about four are still living. I am thinking that the larger three that are in the same tank were taking most of the food and the little guys didn't get a chance. I guess that is another leason for the next time around.