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Albino Oscar
Green Severum
Red Shoulder Severum x2
Uaru x3
Geophagus Winemilleri
L014 Sunshine Pleco
Royal Pleco
Synodontis Notatus
Synodontis Ocellifer
Synodontis Algelicus x2
Synodontis Valentine x2
Evolution of a Fish room
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Green Severum
Red Shoulder Severum x2
Uaru x3
Geophagus Winemilleri
L014 Sunshine Pleco
Royal Pleco
Synodontis Notatus
Synodontis Ocellifer
Synodontis Algelicus x2
Synodontis Valentine x2
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Hmmm...Looking at that list I don't see any obvious culprits. When you mentioned shredded fins my first thought was someone got out of hand & laid down a little mayhem. Any chance a couple of those Severums decided to stake out a territory to breed?
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Nah, they're not big enough for breeding. The Festivum would spat with the Uaru a little but nothing ever serious. IDK. I'm going to test the water then do another water change tonight just to be safe. I'm sure the test will be useless as my water is always the same.
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I've got more free swimmers! 4th clutch
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Completed a trade with another local keeper. Gave him 4 Uaru Juveniles and he gave me a dozen Celestial Pearl Danios, and a bunch or blue, red, & orange Neocardia Shrimp. There's a video on my YouTube channel for your viewing pleasure.
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The Geophagus Tapajos laid more eggs overnight. They first set of fry are still in the tank.
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Well, if they are anything like my G. balzanii the real trick is to get them to take a break from breeding. My balzanii have already spawned 6 clutches.
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The second batch of Tapjos eggs got eaten and they haven't laid any since. I may swap them for my other pair and see how they do.
On another note. I'm a premium member now. Where's all my special stuff cause I really don't see any...
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On another note. I'm a premium member now. Where's all my special stuff cause I really don't see any...
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Wow! Just grabbing them creds 'Uaru King'?
Congrats on becoming a Cichlid Forum premium member! And swag? C'mon now, in addition to the nifty upgrade to your member avatar (visibly showing your undying devotion and loyalty to keeping this site running), you have access to a Premium Members Lounge/section of the forum!
Whew.... I know, it's enough to make your head spin, yo'.
But really, thanks for supporting Cichlid Forum so strongly. .
Congrats on becoming a Cichlid Forum premium member! And swag? C'mon now, in addition to the nifty upgrade to your member avatar (visibly showing your undying devotion and loyalty to keeping this site running), you have access to a Premium Members Lounge/section of the forum!
Whew.... I know, it's enough to make your head spin, yo'.
But really, thanks for supporting Cichlid Forum so strongly. .
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Especially since that lounge is so empty! I'm going to have to fill it myself the way my Uaru are filling my tanks!
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I sold some Uaru! 3 shipping to Indiana tomorrow!
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Pounced on a FB Marketplace ad that's not too far from me. Guy is breaking down his fish room and moving. I'm getting three 30 gallon breeders and maybe a 90 gallon all for a buck a gallon. I'm supposed to go Sunday for them.
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OH! I shipped out my first official order today. Off to Indiana!
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The first shipment arrived with no real issues. The buyer wanted me to send them flat rate and not marked live fish. I agreed as long as he would take responsibility if anything happened... no refunds. Luckily, everything went fine.
On another note, I've become really good friends with the new owners of the LFS that are buying my Uaru. So much so that I practically work there when I stop in. I've answered customer questions, & help receive orders if they happen to arrive when I'm there. They even gave me a shirt... then told me I'm not getting paid (not that I ever expected to) LOL!. I told them as long as they keep buying my fish we're good. On Tuesday evening, I was there and an older gentleman came in looking for tank mates for his small Oscars. I, of course, spoke highly of my Uaru to which he purchased two! He has since returned to the LFS and asked for a few more. So, on Sunday I delivered 10 more.
Otherwise, I've had a lot of inquiries but not much follow through. A guy up in New York State really wanted to buy some but his water ph is 8.4 out of the tap and the Uaru can't stand that level. He did not want to incur the cost to consistently lower it into the 6's which I understand. A few others have inquired then tell me they need to make room for them then I don't hear back.
Lastly, I picked up three 40 gallon breeders from a semi-local keeper that is moving. $1 a gallon is a good deal. I had to power wash and scrape them with a razor blade when I got home. He's got a 90 that I hope to pick up in a month. He said it's the last to be taken down before he moves. Assuming I acquire that 90, clean it up and put that in place of my 75 show tank. Then I'll have three 40s and a 75 to go on the rack I got from my brother-in-law. It's slowly coming together.
PS - I also offered to take in a monster Gibbceps Pleco that a local keeper need to rehome. Check out my Instagram for photos of him.
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On another note, I've become really good friends with the new owners of the LFS that are buying my Uaru. So much so that I practically work there when I stop in. I've answered customer questions, & help receive orders if they happen to arrive when I'm there. They even gave me a shirt... then told me I'm not getting paid (not that I ever expected to) LOL!. I told them as long as they keep buying my fish we're good. On Tuesday evening, I was there and an older gentleman came in looking for tank mates for his small Oscars. I, of course, spoke highly of my Uaru to which he purchased two! He has since returned to the LFS and asked for a few more. So, on Sunday I delivered 10 more.
Otherwise, I've had a lot of inquiries but not much follow through. A guy up in New York State really wanted to buy some but his water ph is 8.4 out of the tap and the Uaru can't stand that level. He did not want to incur the cost to consistently lower it into the 6's which I understand. A few others have inquired then tell me they need to make room for them then I don't hear back.
Lastly, I picked up three 40 gallon breeders from a semi-local keeper that is moving. $1 a gallon is a good deal. I had to power wash and scrape them with a razor blade when I got home. He's got a 90 that I hope to pick up in a month. He said it's the last to be taken down before he moves. Assuming I acquire that 90, clean it up and put that in place of my 75 show tank. Then I'll have three 40s and a 75 to go on the rack I got from my brother-in-law. It's slowly coming together.
PS - I also offered to take in a monster Gibbceps Pleco that a local keeper need to rehome. Check out my Instagram for photos of him.
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