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Splendida pics

Post by Mad Duff » Sat May 09, 2009 10:52 am

I picked up my 9 Y. splendida this morning and they are stunning fish, just thought I would post some early pics (not the best as still in bags):

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Post by Graeme Robson » Sat May 09, 2009 11:01 am

Very nice!! 8) Keep us updated on the aggression levels please. (after months..etc)
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Post by vealboy » Sat May 09, 2009 11:08 am

WOW those are brilliant specimens! 8)

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Post by Martin Thoene » Sat May 09, 2009 11:26 am

Splendid!

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Post by plaalye » Sat May 09, 2009 2:12 pm

Thanks MD, beautiful even in the bag! Loo forward to more pics and behavior info. I can't find the jealous icon.

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Post by mickthefish » Sat May 09, 2009 2:39 pm

now i understand what you was going on about this morning mate the second dark bar foreward of the peduncle.
good selection matey. 8)
my 2 have settled in well with the caudi's no aggresion from either species yet, in fact the only botia to bother them was the S berdmori but that was mainly to find out what they were.

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Post by Mad Duff » Sat May 09, 2009 2:48 pm

They have settled really well into their tank and seem very shy so far, they did venture out just now to get some bloodworm and have retreated back into the cobble pile.

Mick - At one point I did net two and my Dad said that I had the one I was after and they other was nice, it was only when I got home that I realised that the other one in that net was the one that had a dent in its back (you can see it in the background of pic 5).

I was a little peeved but it seems to be a bit bolder than the others and has already had a nibble at my fingers :lol:
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Post by mickthefish » Sat May 09, 2009 2:53 pm

see it mate, don't let yer dad pick anymore Mark. :lol:

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mine have had a good recce of the tank and decided where their hideout is, lower deck pipes of the pyramid of pipes both in one tube.
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Post by mickthefish » Sat May 09, 2009 3:12 pm

btw have you took pics of the Pangios yet, yunno the ones that a great catcher caught. :lol: :wink:

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Post by piggy4 » Sat May 09, 2009 3:18 pm

Hi all, just been to Micks , he's got some stunning fish in his big tank 8)

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Post by Mad Duff » Sat May 09, 2009 4:02 pm

More pics taken during feeding time:

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mickthefish wrote:btw have you took pics of the Pangios yet, yunno the ones that a great catcher caught. :lol: :wink:

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Yes Mick, I will post them tomorrow :wink:

Seeing you in action with that net you could give Kamphol a run for his money mate :lol:

I think I get the prize for the biggest net of striata though :lol:
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Post by piggy4 » Sat May 09, 2009 4:07 pm

stunning pics Mark , love those irridescent marks [lines] 8)

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Nice !!

Post by Northern Monkey » Sat May 09, 2009 4:27 pm

Good to see them in your home safe and well .. :D
They are lovely fish , They are starting to darken up now?
I think a few days TLC and they will look the dogs :lol:
Nice to see you and your Dad today , I know its a long way .

Hey Piggy4 , I sent you a pressie today with mick .
Where have you been ?
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Post by piggy4 » Sat May 09, 2009 4:33 pm

Hi Niel I've PM d you ,a huge thanks 8) what do you think :?: Bengana :?:

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Post by Northern Monkey » Sat May 09, 2009 4:55 pm

Hi Bud I think its a Bangana but you will have to see :shock:
Hope he isnt a baddy !!
Sorry for hijacking Mark ..

The photos are really nice , I hope they stay a pleasant loach :D
Glad you took a nice shoal , You are the captive info man from now on :D
Enjoy them :wink:
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