My Bichirs

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robroy

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Sorry for the poor pics-camera is very basic. Had a rearrange in the tank-created more hiding spots but also more open space for the fish. Am looking to change the substrate to a darker, tan colour sand also.

Got the Endli at Xmas 2010 at just over 5". Its now just over 9" so am pleased with the growth. Normally eats tilapia fillet but has just started eating Massivore and is getting more aggressive at feeding now-I had to feed the lazy thing with tongs before but its more active now.

Got the ansorgii 2 days ago-its 7" and just had some tilapia so alls well. Also have a &" P. palmas polli but it was hiding but this too it getting more active (though I have to say when I kepot them years ago I remember them being continually on the go). They share the tank with a 11-12" NTT, &" and 5" IT and a 9" Channa panaw.

We go on holiday to Canada end of April for 2 weeks-if we get a good vibe for the place then we plan to move longterm this year with the kids. If not a tank upgrade is in order for the fish :D

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how do u keep your sand so clean i have 2 oscars in a 210 gallon tank and the only way to clean the sand is vaccume skiming

by the way great Bichirs
 
Arrowanaoscars;4927424; said:
how do u keep your sand so clean i have 2 oscars in a 210 gallon tank and the only way to clean the sand is vaccume skiming

by the way great Bichirs

Its fine gravel actually-Caribsea torpedo beach variety. I never clean it but do 40% WC weekly and give the gravel a stirat the same time. Bear in mind too thats a 100G only and I have an FX5 and 2078 on it. Plus you've got Oscars..you know how they are when it comes to eating and the digestive process that follows!
 
Very nice mate.


Steve
 
JamesF;4928991; said:
Very nice looking endi.
Hope you enjoy your vacation over here. It's a great place to live. :)

we're looking forward to it-hopefully the weather will be reasonable
 
Very nice. Need a babysitter for them while you're away? I'm available. :)
 
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