Arrival of the Emperors!

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Arrival of the Emperors!

Post by Emma Turner » Tue Apr 24, 2007 5:57 pm

Nine beautiful (and expensive) 'Emperor Botia' arrived in Crowland this evening! :mrgreen:

I took only a few pics whilst they were in the bag (didn't want to scare them) so more will follow over the next few days, once they've had a little time to settle in:

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The supplier had them listed as 'Botia sp. Tenasserimicus'. They are 5" TL. 8) All have different patterns too, which will be clearer to see when I take more photos in the tank later in the week.

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Post by Martin Thoene » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:01 pm

YAY! At last! (Emma's been keeping some of us secretly informed of these guys impending arrival)

They look fantastic. Bet you're doin' back flips :D

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Post by Emma Turner » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:11 pm

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Post by gorhaf » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:16 pm

wow emma that is awsome congrats in getting the fish and thank you for giving us all this chance to see and learn about them

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Post by Martin Thoene » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:19 pm

Rotating bananas? Oh you ARE happy :lol:

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Post by Graeme Robson » Tue Apr 24, 2007 6:57 pm

WoOt!! :D

Superb looking specimens!! 8)

Envy! :mrgreen:
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Post by Matt » Tue Apr 24, 2007 7:20 pm

They look stunning Emma :shock:

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Post by Jim Powers » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:23 pm

What beautiful fish!! :D
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Post by Mark in Vancouver » Tue Apr 24, 2007 8:50 pm

Congratulations, Ms. T. Can't wait to learn more! And SEE more!
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Post by Mad Duff » Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:57 am

Lovely fish Emma, cant wait to see more pictures :D



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Post by Emma Turner » Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:14 am

Sorry, I've got the special Jedi-mind-trick-resistant contact lenses in today! :P
Nice try though! :lol:

Thanks for all the nice comments everyone. :D

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Post by Graeme Robson » Wed Apr 25, 2007 6:28 am

Nice try, Mark! :lol:

The force is strong in obei Emmaius :lol:
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Post by helen nightingale » Wed Apr 25, 2007 7:01 am

so i wonder who will be getting some of them then?

i know the force will strengthen :lol:

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Post by Graeme Robson » Wed Apr 25, 2007 2:19 pm

The force in my wallet is weak! :lol:
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Post by LoachOrgy » Wed Apr 25, 2007 3:37 pm

they look really good! 8)

how big are they upon arrival? they look large. nevermind i found it..
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