my GT needs friends? suggestions?

[Mumtron]

i would put in 2 Glo Light Danios. Maybe a X large Bubble EYe GOldfish in there too.

 

[cichlid2006]

Fair enough, there are always exceptions, are you planning on keeping them together long-term? I'll be interested to see how it turns out. Would be great if it works!

And I know all about uaru teeth first-hand, I've been bitten by my 7" male several times while he's guarding eggs!

I had to euthanise my stock due to a worm infestation that i couldnt get rid of because the best drug in the right form is not obtainable here, they were getting ravaged so i did what i thought was more humane. the GT got a new home a bit before i added the infected fish (i suspect the FM's i added) due to me possibly being forced to downgrade. that day broke my heart, those uaru were like little puppies.
i may try it again later on down the line but im not sure. i bet that bite hurt with those funky teeth.

 

[David R]

Damn that sucks, I imagine you're like us, and can't get half the drugs over the counter like they do in the US. They're great fish, hopefully you'll be in a position to give them another go some day.

 

[nyinfamous2k2]

I had to euthanise my stock due to a worm infestation that i couldnt get rid of because the best drug in the right form is not obtainable here, they were getting ravaged so i did what i thought was more humane. the GT got a new home a bit before i added the infected fish (i suspect the FM's i added) due to me possibly being forced to downgrade. that day broke my heart, those uaru were like little puppies.
i may try it again later on down the line but im not sure. i bet that bite hurt with those funky teeth.

How did you "euthanise" ur fish without doing it in a cruel way? because I dont think taking them out of the tank and watching them flap around as they suffocate is to humane.

 

[cichlid2006]

How did you "euthanise" ur fish without doing it in a cruel way? because I dont think taking them out of the tank and watching them flap around as they suffocate is to humane.

who said anything about taking them out the water and letting them suffocate???? bit of a warped imagination there.

to answer the question, i drained the tank to about 6" of water and mixed a batch of clove oil to send the fish gently to sleep, then mixed up a second more concentrated batch to administer the lethal dose. finally in a bag and into the freezer quickly after zero signs of gill movement to make sure the nasty is done.
throughout the whole process they are unconcious and feel nothing.

 

[mr72country]

my gt was fine with a firemouth till he hit 5 inches then the firemouth got shredded, lampeye tertas are my guys buddies

 

[Loves severums]

I seen a GT with a jack dempsey they were fine together.

 

[FSM]

How did you "euthanise" ur fish without doing it in a cruel way? because I dont think taking them out of the tank and watching them flap around as they suffocate is to humane.

who said anything about taking them out the water and letting them suffocate???? bit of a warped imagination there.

to answer the question, i drained the tank to about 6" of water and mixed a batch of clove oil to send the fish gently to sleep, then mixed up a second more concentrated batch to administer the lethal dose. finally in a bag and into the freezer quickly after zero signs of gill movement to make sure the nasty is done.
throughout the whole process they are unconcious and feel nothing.

Clove oil is an anesthetic, if you don't know. Pretty much the most humane way you can possibly euthanize a fish, actually.

 

[cichlid2006]

Clove oil is an anesthetic, if you don't know. Pretty much the most humane way you can possibly euthanize a fish, actually.

thats the word that i couldnt think of. my brain broke.

 

[Adhlc]

i would put in 2 Glo Light Danios. Maybe a X large Bubble EYe GOldfish in there too.

...seriously?

Try some Odessa Barbs, Rainbows, or Giant Danios if you must add something to the tank.