Is this to early for black nasty

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I use my phone for pics, so this is the limit of my full tank shot. The pair reside in a 150 gal, with 2 sumps that equal another 100 gals. I did have a half dozen bifas as targets, but haven't seen them since the fry became free swimming
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here's the pair courting, after he breached the barrier
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I try to do a 20% water change every other day.
 
Nice looking biotope you have there....What leaves do you use and would you say they helped in the breeding process?
 
I totally agree with ewok about separation, when I 1st got the above female, she came with 5 others of about the same size. The bloated one by one, I believe, due to her aggression, and that I had the temp too low(less than 80'F).
 
The leaves are from a maple tree in my back yard, I like their look, but they have now been either torn to shreds or buried by the parents. I doubt that they made a difference.
The pair were in a different 50 gal tank separated by a divider to get to know each other for about 2 weeks, held at 80'F.
I dropped them in the 150 held at 84', did 2 20% water changes in 24 hours, and within 48 hours they spawned.
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this is the divider from the 50 gal
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Not suggesting that of many here at all, and I cast no stones, although I have heard some say a monthly water change is enough. The chemical soup of old water, I believe, is a major factor in slow growth rate and I like to champion that theory. I also use planted sumps and protein skimmers to reduce nitrate and TOC.
That being said, individual genetic make up, is probably also a contributer.
My female was the fastest grower of all 6 she came with, her 1st spawning mate, a close 2nd. The others may have had thir growth held back by the dominent pairs aggression, and ability to dominate food intake, or some other factor like genetics.
 
duanes;1369885; said:
Not suggesting that of many here at all, and I cast no stones, although I have heard some say a monthly water change is enough. The chemical soup of old water, I believe, is a major factor in slow growth rate and I like to champion that theory. I also use planted sumps and protein skimmers to reduce nitrate and TOC.
That being said, individual genetic make up, is probably also a contributer.
My female was the fastest grower of all 6 she came with, her 1st spawning mate, a close 2nd. The others may have had thir growth held back by the dominent pairs aggression, and ability to dominate food intake, or some other factor like genetics.
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What I meant is, you must be doing more than just freq changes, and mid 80's because you are breeding them and they look amazing, and their growth rate is staggering. Nothing but kudos and thumbs up from me. Keep talking professor, there is much more info to be had on this thread....And You got my attention now :)
 
proaquatics510;1369889; said:
yea sibling love its great,and people wonder why fish have deformed faces and backs/bodies
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What are you saying?
 
proaquatics510;1369918; said:
inbreeding
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I get that much...,...Now can you explain it's relevance in pertaining to the current convorsation.....
 
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