Istlanum Update

[House 64]

Thanks Sean. I wish it was that easy. Hopefully they breed even with a divider. There's a 1 inch space in between the tank floor and the divider.

It could happen. Tien's grammodes spawned thru the divider without him knowing.... now he has 200-300 fry he doesn't know what to do with!

 

[Ruck Fules]

What up G? I have one 2.5" Istlanum left that I suspect has bloat.

Whats your advice; temp up or down?

I tried both and temp down worked. (76-78). Epson salt and daily water change (around 20%). I tried different meds too and I think tetracycline worked the best. The other meds I tried = clout, pazi, metro (general cure).

It could happen. Tien's grammodes spawned thru the divider without him knowing.... now he has 200-300 fry he doesn't know what to do with!

tank space is always an issue when you have breeding cichlids.

 

[House 64]

tank space is always an issue when you have breeding cichlids.

I have tank for sale...... come take a peek!

 

[BastardFish]

man they look nice the female look to be healthy again

 

[Guapote]

Thanks for the advice. I will give it a shot.

 

[VMike]

Glad to hear she's doing alright Gani. Beautiful fish and this thread brings back memories of keeping Tropheus.Mike

 

[Mad About Cichlids]

Sweet fish


Love these fishes for their amazing trailers.

 

[ewok]

Thanks for the advice. I will give it a shot.

my istlanum responded very well with the following:

- 82F
- epsom salt
- clout

i had them in a 10 gallon hospital tank and they had bloat for around 1 week but are now 100% again. i wish i had better success with my other fish in the past.

looks good, gani
just need to get them to spawn now.

 

[ewok]

It could happen. Tien's grammodes spawned thru the divider without him knowing.... now he has 200-300 fry he doesn't know what to do with!

i used the eggcrate / light diffuser. there are plenty of holes. the acrylic divider with the gap in between probably boils down to whether the male is a straight shooter
i know most of sean's fish are bent (just like him. aside from the two male motas), so that's never been an issue of concern for him

 

[Ruck Fules]

man they look nice the female look to be healthy again

Thanks G. I'm glad she's fine now. I spent some $ from fish med but it's worth it.

Thanks for the advice. I will give it a shot.

I hope it works out for you too.

Glad to hear she's doing alright Gani. Beautiful fish and this thread brings back memories of keeping Tropheus.Mike

Yeah, speaking of Tropheus, I would like to get some poor mans version of them ----- NEETS

Sweet fish

Love these fishes for their amazing trailers.

Trailers are amazing. You can't really appreciate one until you see them in person and look closely. From afar, they look like a gray fish, but closer, different story. I love their personality too. Very outgoing.