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Sewellia sp. 'spotted' have spawned again!
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:33 pm
by Emma Turner
About a week ago, I carried out a larger than normal water change on the river tank as I had a load of spare RO water from our unit. Just looking into the tank a few mins ago, I noticed 2 of the tiniest Spotties ever. Well I suppose they are really 'Stripeys' when very young and these are about 4mm TL.
No chance of photos yet as they are staying close to the shadows underneath cobbles near to the back of the tank. Will have to leave it a few more days before checking the filter as at that size I fear I could easily crush them in a search through the filter media.
Emma
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:37 pm
by Jim Powers
Cool!!!
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 6:51 pm
by Emma Turner
Thanks Jim.
I just checked and it was 8 days ago I did the big water change, as I also took some pics of the tank that day.
Let's hope that this fat fiend doesn't find the fry! (pic taken on 6th April)
I was also going to post a thread about how good Cryptocoryne balansae is as a plant for river tanks, but I may as well say it here. This is a pic taken last October, not long after I planted them:
And this is what they look like now - they have gone mad and I keep having to thin them out!
Emma
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:01 pm
by Jim Powers
They seem to be doing well, to say the least.
How about a full shot of the tank as it looks today.
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:04 pm
by Emma Turner
Lights are off now, but give me a nudge to take one tomorrow.
Emma
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:08 pm
by Jim Powers
nudge, nudge
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 7:42 pm
by wasserscheu
Emma Turner wrote:...
And this is what they look like now - they have gone mad and I keep having to thin them out! ...
Emma
What a wonderful sight those deep green Crypto´s are.
Congrats re the "4mm-guys"
... the Schistura tries to look as innocent as it can
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:36 pm
by Tinman
nudge ,nudge ,nudge, bonk..
Question:
Posted: Mon Apr 14, 2008 8:51 pm
by Joe Loach
Emma, what is the moss in that tank? Erect? Flame?
GREAT Crypt growth, BTW! Gotta love that!!!
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 12:47 am
by plaalye
Emma, love your tank! What is that sand, it's just what I've been looking for??
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 2:29 am
by Emma Turner
Thanks guys, and OW, those nudges hurt you know!
Remind me again later on and I'll sort out an up-to-date pic.
plaalye, the sand in that tank is called 'black silica sand' over here and is one of the varieties we stock at the shop for freshwater use.
Emma
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 9:37 am
by Blue
Why am I flushing green?:? I like those plants.
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 11:26 am
by daspricey
Nice one Emma, you'll get a sewellia sp "Spotted" 'farm' going in no time at this rate.
And wow those crypts have grown!!
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:31 pm
by Emma Turner
Thank you.
Unfortunately I am only just back from tonight's shipments (another late night) so will take the pics tomorrow now instead.
Emma
Posted: Tue Apr 15, 2008 6:32 pm
by Jim Powers
nudge, nudge, nudge