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They're darkening up and looking good.
I'm deep into planning a small shell dweller tank now thanks to youStarted getting quotes on glass and acrylic today.
Nice! What size are you planning?
Not saltwater fish, but...finally got eggs!!
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Nice! What size are you planning?
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Another update pic. I know the glass is starting to get algae, but I don't want to disturb the egg tumbler.
Great pictures of progression. Love it!
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Thank you. Can't wait to watch them grow, they are slow growers, I have some that are 5 years old and still growing.
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Good job on creating the space for the Frontosa to breed and thank you for sharing the Egg development pictures! How many fish are in the breeding harem and what is the sex ratio?
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After they reach 3+ inches, they can go back in with the big fish, some people put them back in when they are 1.5-2", but I feel like that is risky, even though Fronstosa are slow and somewhat clumsy when they get big. I keep tabs on the offspring to avoid inbreeding.
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2 males and 3 females. One male is slightly bigger and is the dominant male, the smaller male keeps the dominant male from being lazy by trying to mate with the females.
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More update pics. They are getting ready to be moved to a 20 Long grow out.
There is a little guy that is developing slowly (middle left), I hope he makes it, if he does make it I may separate him and keep him by himself till he catches up.
There is a little guy that is developing slowly (middle left), I hope he makes it, if he does make it I may separate him and keep him by himself till he catches up.
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I love tang cichlids, it’s a shame their popularity is limited. In many ways they remind me of marine species. My favorites are Xenotilpia and Cyathopharynx. Fronts are obviously beautiful as well.
Are yours cb or wc?
Are yours cb or wc?
The main reason i left the fresh water hobby is because i lost my Frontosa colony to a broken aquarium. I was without a tank for like three days and my air pumps failed on me a lost 6 of my biggest. My favorite Fresh Water fish by far. I was devastated and reason why i got into Salt.
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Sorry to hear that, one of my biggest fears. I keep extra pumps, powerheads, tubs and filters for that reason. Definitely my favorite freshwater fish too.
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This group is F1, the fry are F2. I have a group of wild caught, but I prefer captive bred.
I know a lot of people go crazy about their wild frontosa and their lake spots, but I have had F1 fish develop the spots too, not sure how, but I am not a fan of the spots.
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They've really darkened up. Good job with them.More update pics. They are getting ready to be moved to a 20 Long grow out.
There is a little guy that is developing slowly (middle left), I hope he makes it, if he does make it I may separate him and keep him by himself till he catches up.
Holy crap man!!!!!
Awesome progress and awesome work! Props to you!
Awesome progress and awesome work! Props to you!
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Thank you. The first couple days were the hardest, I though I damaged the eggs while I was stripping them from the female. The tumbling speed was also a bit nerve wrecking.
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Very neat. Great job. Hope they continue to do well for you.
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Last picture of them in the egg tumbler, they are ready to be moved to the grow out tank.
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