got a couple decent shots of the maculicauda I’ve been growing out. Been rather skiddish since the removal of tank mates. Hopefully this is a little sign of things to come 
Black belt grow out
- Thread starter Tyler_Wentworth_150
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Great amount of red! I'm growing out two myself now at close to 3in. Hopefully mine turn out as nicely
Tossed a few of my Midas babies in the grow out with the black belt. Sold off the remaining 30 or so. Black belt has been pleasantly mild so far, Midas babies are between 1.5-2”. They absolutely love the black mix I made for the B.B. -nls 2mm sinking pellets. Equal parts algaemax, thera +a and super-red. Treat with frozen blood worms and spirulina brine shrimp. Can’t get pics to upload, I am documenting and will post once I can figure it out.
I feel like it may be time to move the B.B. to the community tank, I would appreciate some insight from everyone with experience. I know it’s a total crap shoot. B.B. is about 4-4.5”. The 210 has only 4 Central American fish plus the 20+” Adonis pleco, but with the 20+ temporary refugees (all SA) it seems like a good time to add a smaller fish since it’s so busy. Less potential for issues I hope than if I were to wait till the B.B. is a few inches bigger and the tank is back to being minimally stocked.
I would add him while your tank is well stocked, imo best time to do it.
yep, I think younger you add the black belt the better.
I’ve always found the more fish you have when you add one the better. Always going to be a dice roll though, at least you have a place to put him back into if you notice it’s not going well.
