My Herichthys Carpinitis "Escondido" and friends journal

[Jexnell]

In this thread I will be posting updates on my Herichthys Carpinitis "Escondido"

Tank: six foot 125gal
Filtration: two AC110S, Ehiem heater and air pump
Occupants:
6x Herichthys Carpinitis 'Escondido"
6xF 1xM Red Tuxedo Swordtails
1x Pink tailed Chalceus
1x Amatitlania Nanolutae

 

[Jexnell]

They are doing really good so far. All attacked NLS flakes an hour after unbagging.

 

[Deadeye]

Very nice! Can’t wait to see the beasts they grow up to be!

 

[Cich Mind]

Awesome Jexnell !
It's nice to finally see your little juvie Carpintis. They look good already. They are going to turn out to be more gorgeous the more they grow. Good luck with those little guys and keep us updated please.

 

[Man-made Monsters]

Hey Jexnell, Thor is so angry right now where ever he or she is....lol I feel like those of us that keep Carpintis, and sell Carpintis, always end up back with Carpintis. Right???
I know thats been my "never letting go of the pearls" story since about 2003. Best of luck with them bud, I look forward to watching them grow.

 

[Jexnell]

Hey Jexnell, Thor is so angry right now where ever he or she is....lol I feel like those of us that keep Carpintis, and sell Carpintis, always end up back with Carpintis. Right???
I know thats been my "never letting go of the pearls" story since about 2003. Best of luck with them bud, I look forward to watching them grow.

I feel I never gave Carpinitis a full go. Thor/Thorina got about a 1/3 of a go. Next ones were a big flop. This set will be keepers till old age takes them. I may have to get more if The Wet Spot gets more Escondido in, been staring at dorsal fins like crazy.... I am seeing blotches in all 6....

 

[beau1990]

Do you think they could hybridized with the Nanolutae?

 

[Jexnell]

Do you think they could hybridized with the Nanolutae?

They could, I don't see why not. Cons have been crossed with most if not all Centrals. Nanolutae being a close cousin to cons. I don't see a reason they can't.

I was contemplating last night about the situation. Was thinking that maybe if all the Carpinitis are female, tossing in Casper and see if I can make some
"Ghost Texans"
Casper ghostly white skin, with crazy Carpintis pearls.

 

[beau1990]

Oooooo now that could be nice

 

[Deadeye]

They could, I don't see why not. Cons have been crossed with most if not all Centrals. Nanolutae being a close cousin to cons. I don't see a reason they can't.

I was contemplating last night about the situation. Was thinking that maybe if all the Carpinitis are female, tossing in Casper and see if I can make some
"Ghost Texans"
Casper ghostly white skin, with crazy Carpintis pearls.

That would be beautiful! But with casper’s track record with females, I’d be careful lol.