abel's Xingu Grow Out *LOAD WARNING*

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abel88

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This is a offical grow out thread for my Cichla Melaniae, Xingu II..
Introducing my Team Brazil :D... [current 8 pieces (5-6"), 3 pieces (9")]
Peviously has really no luck on them... bought 4 pieces and all died... =(( but i never give up on them...
As for me... its a dream comm which i long wanted...
Ok, i'll do less talking and let these picture speaks.. :D
Do note that i'm not a good camera man.. do bear with me for my poor photos..


11th April, 2012 , Arrival of my 8 occupants for my grow out tank...

Awaiting to be released to their new home... size: 1.5-2"
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Exploring there new home...
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They started their first meal, Hikari Sinking Lionhead.. after nearly 12 hours...
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11th May 2012, One month of full pellet meals and frequent water change... Size:3-3.5" (More bulker and base colour appearing)
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Group shot of them...
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30th May 2012, Saw some spangles appearing.. and snap some shots on them... =))

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11th June 2012, Hitting 3rd months in my grow out tank... Size: 4-5"
Most of them has spangles showing on body and colour tone getting gold in colour...
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15th June 2012, placed white tiles for my plecos and hopefully colour on them don't fade.. X.Finger Crossed.X
In fact, their base colour get even more stronger and spangles getting more and more..... :D
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30th June 2012, Transferred them to my main to join the bigger guys.. catch all of them out and measured... to my surprise, the largest piece is 6" and smallest is 5.1"
they are really growing up well and i'm very happy!! haha
one of my big fella of my 3...
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Acclimatising...
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No.1
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No.2
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No.3
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No.4
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No.5
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No.6
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No.7
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NO.8 (my favourite piece, smallest but most spotty)
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abel said:
Few more shots...
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FINALLY!! end my updates here *PHEW*, Really spent a very long time sorting out these photos... will update more frequent if i have the time :p... and lastly, hope you guys enjoy those pictures.. wahaha :D
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wow! they look incredible!
 
Nice pack of x's! They lookd much better w/out the white tiles.
But to each their own. And i bet its a nice change for the moment.
 
In the first photo, I would of guessed tem. Shows you how much I know.
 
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