Author Topic: Think Fish Keepers Daily News. [2016-2019] (Read 289092 times) 1923 replies

Sue · « **Reply #380 on:** September 28, 2016, 02:37:23 PM »

Which tank is he in? What are his tank mates?

You have to be careful with tank mates for bettas.

apache6467 · « **Reply #381 on:** September 28, 2016, 02:49:05 PM »

he is in my tank as the buenos aries would nip him. he has been in for about 2-3 weeks and so far so good.

Sue · « **Reply #382 on:** September 28, 2016, 03:43:58 PM »

That's good, I was concerned he was in the other tank with all those tail nippers

ColinB · « **Reply #383 on:** September 28, 2016, 04:18:22 PM »

WHAT!!! He's been in there for three weeks and you don't have a photo for us? That's not on, young man! You're shirking your responsibilities. Get that camera out right now!

Littlefish · « **Reply #384 on:** September 28, 2016, 06:57:05 PM »

@apache6467 pics of Boris please.

Glad to hear that he has settled in over the past few weeks.
It's difficult to resist the lure of a betta.

apache6467 · « **Reply #385 on:** September 28, 2016, 08:29:02 PM »

OK OK hold up. @ColinB I've been buisy with yr 11 so as I'm currently Ill I have a bit of free time. Pics on way now

apache6467 · « **Reply #386 on:** September 28, 2016, 08:35:40 PM »

The photos I took now and some old ones whilst I didn't have Boris and when I made my vid, are here! https://goo.gl/photos/No4tvfwyfTAgm9on9
Read back if u want to watch the utube vid

apache6467 · « **Reply #387 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:23:12 PM »

@Sue do you have any more hornwart?

Littlefish · « **Reply #388 on:** September 28, 2016, 09:27:13 PM »

@apache6467 hope you are feeling better soon.
Boris is a very handsome chap.

Littlefish · « **Reply #389 on:** September 29, 2016, 09:07:18 PM »

Just watching one of the shrimp giving birth to her larvae.
Sadly they won't do well without brackish water, but that probably means nothing compared to the penguin tetra surrounding the area and eating them.
The shrimp is in the centre of the picture, hanging upside down on the underside of a leaf.

fcmf · « **Reply #390 on:** September 29, 2016, 09:59:24 PM »

Oh wow - what an interesting experience. That's a great pic - but the penguin tetra do indeed look as though they're read to target the area. What are the colourful plants you have (esp the reddish-brown ones) and, in fact, what is the lush green above/beyond the top tetra?

Littlefish · « **Reply #391 on:** September 29, 2016, 10:21:09 PM »

It was interesting, you could see the little larvae swimming (until eaten).
At least one of the tetra looks a bit guilty, but the larvae wouldn't have survived anyway, so it's probably all for the best.
As for the plants, I think that the red/brown ones are probably a type of alternanthera. I'm not particularly good with plant names, I generally just buy ones that I think are pretty, then see how they get on in my tanks. I bought two large plants and split them between this tank and the dwarf puffer tank. They've grown well and sprouted lots of roots at the leaf nodes, so I've cut them and replanted the pieces. The new growth is reddish and the older leaves are green.
I also have nymphaea stellata in the tank. Grown from bulbs, they have long, thin stalks with a reddish/brown/green, arrow/heart shaped leaf that floats on the suface. These provide cover for the hatchets.
I will admit that the lush green growth you can see above the top tetra is actually part of the stick on backgroud, so can't take any credit for that.

Sue · « **Reply #392 on:** September 30, 2016, 08:45:56 AM »

It is very rare to catch "on film" shrimp eggs hatching. Your photo is great

Littlefish · « **Reply #393 on:** September 30, 2016, 05:05:47 PM »

Thanks @Sue it's just a shame that I wasn't prepared for it. I was researching it as it happened, so I might keep an eye on the rest of the females and get some bits and pieces in, just in case it happens again. It would be amazing to be able to take a water sample with a few larvae, transfer them to a little tank, slowly increase the salt and see if I could rear some.
I'm guessing that the males knew what was happening because they were going nuts swimming and running around the tank, I've never seen them that active.

fcmf · « **Reply #394 on:** September 30, 2016, 07:22:48 PM »

Quote from: Littlefish on September 29, 2016, 10:21:09 PM

It was interesting, you could see the little larvae swimming (until eaten).
At least one of the tetra looks a bit guilty, but the larvae wouldn't have survived anyway, so it's probably all for the best.
As for the plants, I think that the red/brown ones are probably a type of alternanthera. I'm not particularly good with plant names, I generally just buy ones that I think are pretty, then see how they get on in my tanks. I bought two large plants and split them between this tank and the dwarf puffer tank. They've grown well and sprouted lots of roots at the leaf nodes, so I've cut them and replanted the pieces. The new growth is reddish and the older leaves are green.
I also have nymphaea stellata in the tank. Grown from bulbs, they have long, thin stalks with a reddish/brown/green, arrow/heart shaped leaf that floats on the suface. These provide cover for the hatchets.
I will admit that the lush green growth you can see above the top tetra is actually part of the stick on backgroud, so can't take any credit for that.

Sounds very interesting indeed - although I couldn't have watched them being eaten.
I absolutely know what you mean about fish looking guilty - if any of mine relentlessly chase others out of the way, and I give them a disapproving look or hold up a finger of warning accompanied by a disapproving look, they start moving shiftily/guiltily on the spot.
Interesting info re the plants - I'm in the mood for more plant-shopping this weekend, so you've given me inspiration.

re mistaking the background for a plant - ah well, it shows it's realistic.

I've just had a horrible experience. I was finishing my dinner and need to go to do my daily treatment session so decided to take a large mouthful from my glass to finish it. As it was in my mouth, I paused and thought "this doesn't taste like mango and apple juice" - it turned out to be the water that the net containing the frozen fish cube had been dunked in ie I'd lifted the wrong glass! Needless to say, I've just used about half a bottle of mouthwash to remove any remnants of bloodworm, daphnia, mysis, brineshrimp, etc.!

Littlefish · « **Reply #395 on:** September 30, 2016, 09:33:39 PM »

@fcmf

it must have been quite unpleasant to realise that you had picked up the wrong glass.

As for my shrimp, I feed live food to several of my gang, so I've had to come to terms with the "things eating things" issue. The larvea wouldn't have survived in the freshwater, so in a way the fish were doing me a favour. At least the tetra that turned towards the camera kind of looks a little guilty.
I would really like to try to raise some of the shrimp larvae if the same thing happens again though.
As I enjoy gardening I appreciate worms, and at the begining I found myself apologising to the worms I was feeding to the axolotls, but I chose to have axolotls, so it has to be done.
I also work in the science industry, so although could not work somewhere that tested on animals, I do understand the need for it with regards to pharmaceuticals & genetics (not so convinced with skin care products, shampoo or make up, etc.). I've also had to spend time at an abettoir to collect blood, which was quite traumatic the first few times, but again it was absolutely necessary to manufacture diagnostic test kits, so..........

fcmf · « **Reply #396 on:** October 01, 2016, 09:28:47 AM »

Quote from: Littlefish on September 30, 2016, 09:33:39 PM

As I enjoy gardening I appreciate worms, and at the begining I found myself apologising to the worms I was feeding to the axolotls, but I chose to have axolotls, so it has to be done.
I also work in the science industry, so although could not work somewhere that tested on animals, I do understand the need for it with regards to pharmaceuticals & genetics (not so convinced with skin care products, shampoo or make up, etc.). I've also had to spend time at an abettoir to collect blood, which was quite traumatic the first few times, but again it was absolutely necessary to manufacture diagnostic test kits, so..........

That's why I couldn't have dwarf puffers, aside from my water being too soft - I couldn't bring myself to feed them snails.
As for the science industry, I was under the impression that testing on animals for cosmetic reasons no longer had a place as it was increasingly acknowledged that there wasn't a need for it, and that the need for testing on animals for medical purposes was being increasingly questioned now too..? [Oops - going off-topic on this thread...]

Littlefish · « **Reply #397 on:** October 01, 2016, 10:48:29 AM »

@fcmf, there is still some requirement for testing prior to human trials, and in the field of research. I don't know about cosmetics etc. but am guessing that it still goes on to some extent, otherwise certain companies would not advertise themselves as cruelty free if all companies were.
It's always a bit of a positive v. negative problem and most situations are very complicated. Even with axolotls, which are a favourite for genetic research due to their regeneration abilities, etc., but if it wasn't for the axolotls bred for research and the pet trade, they would basically be extinct as they only come from one area of lakes in Mexico, which are disappearing due to the expansion of Mexico City.
Perhaps sometimes the circle of life is a bit wobbly, but it is encouraging to see that there are more and more people who care, work on animal welfare/breeding programs, etc.

(apologies to all for going off topic - starts moonwalking away from controversial topics with fixed smile on face)

Mummy fish, my orange platy that has spent some time in the quarantine tank, has been spot free since the tratment, and is much perkier than she has been, so I think she'll be heading back to the main tank today - hooray.

fcmf · « **Reply #398 on:** October 01, 2016, 11:53:13 AM »

Interesting stuff.

Quote from: Littlefish on October 01, 2016, 10:48:29 AM

Perhaps sometimes the circle of life is a bit wobbly, but it is encouraging to see that there are more and more people who care, work on animal welfare/breeding programs, etc.

Absolutely - and if alternatives and more ethical approaches can be found to minimise unnecessary harm, so much the better ie benefits all.

Quote from: Littlefish on October 01, 2016, 10:48:29 AM

Mummy fish, my orange platy that has spent some time in the quarantine tank, has been spot free since the tratment, and is much perkier than she has been, so I think she'll be heading back to the main tank today - hooray.

Brilliant news.

I'm just back from the LFS - any excuse to browse the fishtanks - and back with an Alternanthera rosaefolia which should add some more colour to the tank (besides what's still in there of the silk plants).

apache6467 · « **Reply #399 on:** October 01, 2016, 04:42:20 PM »

I've just re aquqscaped my tank and I had to remove all my fish to a temporary bucket. Twas stressful and I shalnt repeat in a hurry. Fish doing OK and got 5 rummy noses to fill the midwater. Pics when filter has find shed clearing the water and fish are calmer.

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