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[johno27]

Took out the tape measure today, I suspect the female won't grow much since she has barely grown since she has been with me other than upwards lol

Threw in a few tankmates just for fun. My one red hook is looking crazy lately

 

[Venom Stinger]

nice set up.
your rays are beautiful but i love that MM.

is the one fish some type of carp? i love its color.

 

[johno27]

Thanks man, she is my girl

The carp like fish is a hampala barb. He is a great fish not sure why they are not more popular in the hobby

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[Venom Stinger]

i bet...she is something to be proud of.
yeah, good looking fish. i love the dark lines of the scales.
nice pbass......i cant own them due to wanting to eat them at about 10".
i mean seriously dude..how good would that thing look in a fryin pan with some butter.

 

[johno27]

Lol he is probably around 4-5 pounds too

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[KNH]

John your tank looks fantastic. Crystal clear water.

 

[sebarau]

hampala barb is popular right here in south east asia - it's native place where this fish is also a sport fish, good fighting on rod and line. and good for eating too. it can grow to probably to 15 inches or more..

Thanks man, she is my girl

The carp like fish is a hampala barb. He is a great fish not sure why they are not more popular in the hobby

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[johno27]

Thanks KNH it is a labor of love. Nothing makes me happier than when it looks like there is no water in my tank in my pictures

Good to hear other people appreciate them sebarau, They don't get a whole lot of attention on this side of the globe for some reason. My hampala is getting close to 12" I think he will make it to 15" no problem. Strangely enough he will only eat massivore and sinking cichlid gold he ignores all the fresh seafood and nightcrawlers

 

[Sjoeerd]

Nice collection. Love the Cichla

 

[johno27]

Thanks, he is a character

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