My Rarely Shown Tiny 20g-L

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balton777

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It's not a monster tank but here it is. I keep it in my office.

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I'm growing out some filament barbs and G. Australis. They've spawned a few times but the male keeps eating the eggs. I think I'll separate them after they do the deed.

Last time I posted them, someone was saying they're the most common. I haven't seen anyone else post pics of theirs. If anyone else owns Australis, please post them on this thread if you don't mind, thanx! :)

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I have never seen the G. Australis anywhere. They are beautiful fish and look like you are taking excellent care of them. Where did you find them?
 
JteSchertz said:
I have never seen the G. Australis anywhere. They are beautiful fish and look like you are taking excellent care of them. Where did you find them?
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It's the first and only time I've seen them too. My lfs ordered them from a vendor they don't normally use and say they can't get any more. After I got them, I read that males like to have a harem of females. But just these two seem to do fine...except that he's able to overpower the momma and eats the eggs and/or the fry. That's got to stop.
 
You definitely kept this tank a secret. I didn't know about this one. The stock is very nice. It looks like a calm office tank. Thanks for showing us such beautiful fish!
 
Lol....I know I've posted them before, I'm sure of it. It was a while back. This is my calmest tank but these two are interesting nonetheless. I like watching them as much as any of my fish.

Want to hear something funny. One time I almost started a thread titled "What's so great about peaceful cichlids?" because they're so popular. I was only into big bruiser CA type fish at one time believe it not. Instead I bought a couple to find out for myself and now I know firsthand.
 
Well, maybe I did see the tank before. I know what you mean though. I was sold on large aggressive cichlids for years. I always thought the smaller, less aggressive ones would be boring. But I have changed that thought since getting my pair of Multispinosa. They have a semi-planted 75 with a nice school of mollies. No mass murders, no fighting, and no shredded plants! It is more enjoyable than my larger tank most of the time. I still love the bruisers (looking forward to Jag fry from VRWC and possibly Festae growouts again from another friend) but there are definitely plans for another calm tank of cichlids. I think I have found a happy medium with the stocks in my various tanks.
 
that male is absolutely GORGEOUS!!! definitely a neat little tank, do you have a heater on it or just have it cool for the gymnos?
 
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