Blackie and the other two [Dorado grow out thread]

[ekkhoo]

Hi, was always in dilemma between choosing dorado and ATF. But today visit to my LFS put an end to it by having both a batch of damaged snout ATF and significant price increase(33%) for the next batch.

So this is how my dorado journey began.

Right now they are around 6inches. Will post an update once they have noticeable growth.

Finally would love to have a big shoutout to Rob aka Chicxulub, the man who helped me since my day one and everyone else who make this wonderful website possible!

 

[ekkhoo]

 

[kno4te]

Nice group of dorados. Like them a lot. They gonna destroy those tin foils.

 

[moe214]

Should get lemon fin barbs they get bigger and grow faster usually. Maybe they'd last longer lol

 

[ekkhoo]

Nice group of dorados. Like them a lot. They gonna destroy those tin foils.

lol probably, those tinfoil were supposed to act as an teacher fish for 4 inches ATF. Just hope for the best and prepare for the worst =s

 

[ekkhoo]

Should get lemon fin barbs they get bigger and grow faster usually. Maybe they'd last longer lol

Thanks man for the suggestion, didn't know there's any difference between them beside the color hah. I probably will get silver dollar tho, due to the fact of both larger in size and appetite.

 

[moe214]

Well atleast you got something in there to spread any possible aggression

 

[ekkhoo]

Well atleast you got something in there to spread any possible aggression

Ok.. my tinfoil actually nip my silver dollar today lol. And then dorado start to get interested in the SD. Wonder will he survive the next day =S. Needless to say, really love how relentless are dorados, they just never stop swimming. Somehow felt so relax seeing them swim

 

[ekkhoo]

Fourth day now and half of my population having torn fins. I don't see any aggression among them. Probably due to stress because I didn't realise my dad turn and leave the light on at night.

Making thing worse, Im having 1ppm ammonia. Hope seachem Prime can help neutralise it. If things get worse tomorrow, will purchase melafix to help them out a bit.

Dorado haven't eat at all. Just sometimes take a bite but spit it out. Insect on the other side is making the dorado banging the aquarium. Kinda worry

Anyone have any idea for the torn fins? Will take picture and upload tomorrow.