Jexnell
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Boo I want a matching pair.....
What did you do with your tank(s) today?
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Yeah, that's my thought, too. Their last upgrade was a switch to LED lights, but the stand stayed the same, so they're probably due to make a change. Too bad in a way, as I would have liked to have 3 setups of the same style...
Same here!!!
Jexnell
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Found one on OfferUp
He wants 1500
Full Aqueon 125combo with a pair of AC110S, an FX filter, Ehiem heater, and maybe a 2ft+ Aro....
Was posted 8 months ago tho
Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/jhJYUQpn3eb
He wants 1500
Full Aqueon 125combo with a pair of AC110S, an FX filter, Ehiem heater, and maybe a 2ft+ Aro....
Was posted 8 months ago tho
Check out this item on OfferUp. https://offerup.co/jhJYUQpn3eb
fishguy1978
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I have a cold so I stayed home from work today. I did do water changes on half the fish room though as I didn't get to all of them this past Saturday.
fishguy1978
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For a solo fish his find sure are tattered. Looks like it may be developing drop eye but I'm not an expert on them. Might just be looking down.
That's insane. I'm not seeing that he is including the arowana in the $1500 price tag, and for ~$900 you could buy all this equipment brand-new. The Wet Spot has 5" arowana's for $40, and these fishes grow crazy fast, so in no time at all you will have a real monster on your hands.
Bad deal.
A lot of people out there over value used aquarium equipment. I used to buy used tanks on many occasions but with the sales that Petco has and the fact its a new tank with a warranty, it really cant be beat. When you can get a 75 gallon for $100 and then lets say another $40 for glass tops why would you pay upwards of $250+ for the same used mess online? lol
Jexnell
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What else could they change then, maybe a blue "night" mode for the light?Maybe the new stands won't be so different, if there are any...
Jexnell
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Good point, didn't think of that one.
cjag
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@sir_keith I decided I'm gonna get some of those N. maranguensis from live fish direct. They are real good looking. I've been meaning to downsize my shell dweller tank anyway so I'll be trying for a colony of them in a 40 breeder. The shellies will go in a 20 long.
Have you kept maranguensis before?
Have you kept maranguensis before?
Yes, a long time ago. They are really nice fishes, and I think you should be able to keep two well-established pairs in a 40B provided you give them separate rock piles in opposite corners of the tank. That might be risky with N. brichardi, but N. maranguensis tend to be somewhat less aggressive. On the other hand, one breeding pair of N. maranguensis will give you lots of fry if you keep them happy. One of the things I really like about this whole group of fishes is the stability of the pair bond: once you have a breeding pair you don't have to worry about the male getting nasty with the female. And they are also cooperative breeders, which is just awesome.
Another nice thing about N. maranguensis is that the fry are really pretty. The little ones start showing beautiful blue highlights in their fins early on, and even when these fishes are only 1-2" they look great. I guess that's about the size of the fishes currently available from LFD, so you'll get to see that first hand. Good luck!
cjag
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That's awesome to hear about the pair bond. How picky are they about choosing a mate? LFD has sexed specimens but also similar sized unsexed juvies. So I'm not sure if I should pick out M/F's or start with a juvie group as one often does.Yes, a long time ago. They are really nice fishes, and I think you should be able to keep two well-established pairs in a 40B provided you give them separate rock piles in opposite corners of the tank. That might be risky with N. brichardi, but N. maranguensis tend to be somewhat less aggressive. On the other hand, one breeding pair of N. maranguensis will give you lots of fry if you keep them happy. One of the things I really like about this whole group of fishes is the stability of the pair bond: once you have a breeding pair you don't have to worry about the male getting nasty with the female. And they are also cooperative breeders, which is just awesome.
Another nice thing about N. maranguensis is that the fry are really pretty. The little ones start showing beautiful blue highlights in their fins early on, and even when these fishes are only 1-2" they look great. I guess that's about the size of the fishes currently available from LFD, so you'll get to see that first hand. Good luck!
fishguy1978
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I would do M/F pairs
Well yeah, but what's available is sexed juveniles, not established pairs. Just putting a male and a female together is no guarantee that you'll get a pair. You've been lucky with your G. brasiliensis, but it doesn't always work out that way, especially with Tanganyikans that form stable pair bonds. They can be picky.
That's a tough call, but I think what you'd want to do is start out with a juvie group that is biased towards females. How many fishes are you planning to buy? And are you aiming for one pair, or two? If I were doing this right now, I'd buy two males and four (or more) females, and let the boys have their choice.
A bit of a realization yesterday, I had a grow out Petsmart devil in with the trimacs. I measured him out while I moved him, he was 5 1/2". Anyway I found he had been seriously bullying the smaller 4" trimacs. I saw a lot of tail splits that were not there before. This was more than shipping related injuries. So I pulled him and put him in my 65B meant for my RTM female. I was planning to move this guy into my 300... well thats when I decided the big tank has a perfect balance at the moment and needs no more fish, especially another aggressive cichlid. So as much as I like the pattern on this little devil, I dont think I will keep him. The 300 is on the overstocked side as is and if anything I would want to reduce numbers in that tank, lol.
Another realization... My large female RTM is getting mean! The other two growouts are starting to get a little rough looking. Plan was to move her into the 65B but she seems to really be doing well in the 90 with my big pleco, so she might just end up staying there. This would open up my 65B for another fish, maybe a red wolf? A lot will depend on how many trimacs I end up keeping.
Another realization... My large female RTM is getting mean! The other two growouts are starting to get a little rough looking. Plan was to move her into the 65B but she seems to really be doing well in the 90 with my big pleco, so she might just end up staying there. This would open up my 65B for another fish, maybe a red wolf? A lot will depend on how many trimacs I end up keeping.