New Pick ups. ID.

channarox · Feb 1, 2009

Mumtron;2723975; said:
I see. Can they handle weekly 50 to 60% water changes at 2 inches?

hmm...i started to do that only with my current batch since they were less than an inch.
and these is the only batch that has survived from less than 2" to over 6".
but i would recommend letting them get used to you being around the tank alot first.
then they will trust you.
just be careful not to spook them too much either.
move slowly.

Mumtron · Feb 1, 2009

channarox;2724114; said:
hmm...i started to do that only with my current batch since they were less than an inch.
and these is the only batch that has survived from less than 2" to over 6".
but i would recommend letting them get used to you being around the tank alot first.
then they will trust you.
just be careful not to spook them too much either.
move slowly.

i see. yeah, i have the tank set up in the kitchen so theyre used to people being around them. i put some other fish in there that aren't aggressive as dithers as well.

would 20% water changes be safer? i'll be very slow and careful not too spook them.

badreverend · Feb 1, 2009

Since you like them so much and are so happy with them I dont think you paid too much for them- if they arent monos Ill bet that whatever they are becomes your favorite. Good luck

Mumtron · Feb 1, 2009

badreverend;2724213; said:
Since you like them so much and are so happy with them I dont think you paid too much for them- if they arent monos Ill bet that whatever they are becomes your favorite. Good luck

yeah im pretty stoked about getting them. yeah they will. if any do happen to die ill end up getting more. im even thinking about upgrading to a 200 in the future so i could keep a few more. hahaha.

silverdragon · Feb 1, 2009

Mumtron;2724226; said:
yeah im pretty stoked about getting them. yeah they will. if any do happen to die ill end up getting more. im even thinking about upgrading to a 200 in the future so i could keep a few more. hahaha.

sounds like somebody has the cichla bug :headbang2

Mumtron · Feb 1, 2009

silverdragon;2726300; said:
sounds like somebody has the cichla bug

hahahaha youre right. i just dont know why I never bought cichla in the past. :screwy:

channarox · Feb 2, 2009

Mumtron;2724172; said:
i see. yeah, i have the tank set up in the kitchen so theyre used to people being around them. i put some other fish in there that aren't aggressive as dithers as well.

would 20% water changes be safer? i'll be very slow and careful not too spook them.

20 percent is fine as well...forgot to mention,when my guys were in the 15g,i was doing 50-60% water changes.
but only once every month.
they still grew well and fast.

Mumtron · Feb 5, 2009

Here is an update on these guys. Took them today right after I fed them. No casualties yet and still no confirmed I.D. Either mono or ocell. Any ideas?