Diogenes;3104739; said:sounds like a plan. that bm is nasty looking. i like the spotted ones with the red throats too. yeah i am seriously thinking of trying the mac/spilo serra breeding project when we move. I haven't heard back on those 3d tanks yet.
look at these macs: http://www.angelfire.com/biz/piranha038/serra_mac_geo.html
those macs are sweet looking...I'd love to get s nice shoal, having breeding pairs will just be a plus
bm has two different forms according to the info from AS.
Body Characteristics:
The most remarkable feature of this species is its elongated body, setting it apart from all of its relatives. It's torpedo-like body shape is a clue to its behaviour: this species is a very active and agile swimmer and hunter.
There are at least two different color variants of S. Elongatus: one has a silvery body, with a dark tail fin, humeral spot and facial markings, and greyish dorsal and anal fins. The other variant has a darker face and fins, orange to red pectoral fins, and traces of red in the lower face and gill plates. These variants live in habitats ranging from fast-flowing rivers to ponds and lakes with little water movement. This may suggest the existence of two or more seperate (sub-)species, but it still has to be validated scientifically. The differences in appearance can also be caused be differences in habitat, the water chemistry (black water vs. white water), or diet.
so either one will be sweet, or maybe I'll be ok with a decent size regular elong...haven't see any members' pics of a large one yet so I don't know how they would look.