How's things growing?
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Some of mine
Not the best pics to start out this thread so raise the bar and show us what you've got stashed away.
Not the best pics to start out this thread so raise the bar and show us what you've got stashed away.
Nice topic. Growing out some festae myself. I'm fairly certain I have a pair and they are separate for the time being.
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I'm growing out cutteri from Matt (DogofWar)
From around March or April
June
July
August
The other day (Just moved so they're still getting used to things and settling in)
From around March or April
June
July
August
The other day (Just moved so they're still getting used to things and settling in)
This may be me being idiotic. But, what exactly are people 'growing out' for? I understand if you have a community of larger fish and the new additions are too small. But IMO, it just seems like an excuse to have more fish in a smaller tank (not saying anybody here does). Why not just put your fish in their permenant and adequate home and be done with it!
Ultimately, what I am asking is: can people state what they are growing out for and why. Because I fail to see thelogic and purpose behind some of it.
Finally, I don't intend to rock the boat here. I am not trying to cause arguments or fall outs. Just curious...
Ultimately, what I am asking is: can people state what they are growing out for and why. Because I fail to see thelogic and purpose behind some of it.
Finally, I don't intend to rock the boat here. I am not trying to cause arguments or fall outs. Just curious...
I think more or less the reason behind this topic is more just what fish do you have that you got small and are raising them to adult size. At that time they are mature and permanent plans are then executed, whether that is to raise them throughout their lives or sell them and start over. I happen to do both equally as there are species that after I've kept a while I am ready for a change, or I like them more and more daily and keep them forever. That's what is great about fish is if you do decide to go in another direction you can without really impacting them like a dog or cat would.
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Seems understandable.
It just seems like a lot of people jump on the 'grow out' bandwagon as an excuse for an overstocked tank.
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Well, I grew my 6 stalsbergi from 1", they are now ~3" to +5". I don't have any up to date photos, but here is one of my large male.
I intend on breeding them and spreading the stal fry.
I know me personally I'm growing out the cutteri because I'm hoping for a breeding pair to come out of the 5 that I have, then they'll be the only ones in the tank.
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That's usually why I have grow out tanks as well...start with a bunch of little ones and get a pair or two...
Matt
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