Our Melanchromis cyaneorhabdos spit her fry some time last night. She was promptly removed from the fry tank this morning when we noticed how hungry she really was. I noticed something was wrong when she slammed into the side of the aquarium while trying to eat one of the fry. Yep she was trying to eat them. I have to assume that she got a few, but not many, these little Cichlids can move. I estimate about 20 - 25 fry survived last night's hunt.
The fry now battle for territory and have even started eating the veggie flake I feed our adult Cichlids. There is a noticeable difference in color between them. Many are spotted, some are quite bland. A couple have a shimmer of blue on their dorsal fins. They are already quite curious add like to inspect any fingers that get too close to the aquarium's glass. I don't know how quickly they will grow but for now they are about 6 - 7mm standard. It will be interesting to see when they get their color...
Video of the little buggers...
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Showing posts with label Maingano. Show all posts
Maingano Mommy, Day 13
Nothing to say really, just a picture to post. A Melanchromis cyaneorhabdos cichlid holding at day 13. Less egg and more fish in her mouth at this point. Expecting new fish within the next few days, although some sites state it could take as long as 21 days total holding. New tank is ready, just waiting.
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Maingano, still a mommy?
Well I am pleased to announce that our Melanchromis cyaneorhabdos, I call her Big Mama, has decided to forgo eating and carry her eggs like a good Cichlid. We are at day 11 and she still looks ok ... I expected that she would look skinny by now, but no. I can hardly notice a difference, she has plenty of energy and has no trouble clearing her niche of rock of unwanted guests. Here are a couple pictures, look close at the first one, after clicking for the larger version ...
... I think the eggs have eyes.
... I think the eggs have eyes.
... and Big Daddy
A couple non-related pictures just for fun.
Male and Female Astatotilapia nubilus
... and one of our Pseudotropheus chewere.
Well that is it for today...
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Maingano is a Mommy, almost
Well ... time to setup another tank. One of the Mainganos is holding... I know it is not a great pick but she hides a lot now, and i am no photographer... The peach items in her mouth are eggs, in about 14 days I expect quite a few new fish. Unless of course she eats them :(
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Purchase results
I was not able to test the water ... I was too excited and forgot. I got the quantity of fish I ordered. I in fact received not only the correct number for each species but one extra labeled freebie. Live Fish Direct really came through for me here. But, some of the 2" - 3" Premium fish we less than two inches and less than premium. Was I happy overall, I guess. Ordering a specific gender was interesting. The shipper had to have made the best guess possible, it would be problematic at best to vent a 1.5" fish. Three of the Mainganos were small and none were larger than advertised. Some fin damage is to be expected for $5.00 each and at least half of the Mainganos are really quite nice. One of the larger Mainganos was very nice, I hope a female. I have to be reasonable, I did not ask for a definition of premium before I purchased the fish and more than half were at least 2".
So first off Brutus my Scofoli went on full tilt as soon as I floated the bags, which were surprisingly small, not a complaint since the fish arrived alive, just surprising. He attacked the bags happily. Once the fish were dumped in he decided to claim half the tank to himself. This was even with the lights off for introductions. There have since been twitching displays, fights and territory disputes but no casualties. After a day things have calmed down a little ... Brutus shown first below still owns the left half of a 75 gallon tank though!
Here are some pictures and a little video of my new Blueberry Zebra, named Opal.
So first off Brutus my Scofoli went on full tilt as soon as I floated the bags, which were surprisingly small, not a complaint since the fish arrived alive, just surprising. He attacked the bags happily. Once the fish were dumped in he decided to claim half the tank to himself. This was even with the lights off for introductions. There have since been twitching displays, fights and territory disputes but no casualties. After a day things have calmed down a little ... Brutus shown first below still owns the left half of a 75 gallon tank though!
Here are some pictures and a little video of my new Blueberry Zebra, named Opal.
Oh darn i dont know how to add a video yet ... cya
Posted from my Blackberry
Well this is pretty cool. I can post photos from my blackberry... this little guy is in my 75G tank. It is a 3 inch EBJ and he likes to just chill ... anyway, more fun later, i may actually do something with this blog. Who knows.