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Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 1:47 pm
by Emma Turner
I have to wonder whether all other botiid loaches spawn in good sized groups, rather than just male-female pairs. Colin's recent partial success with his clowns also happened when a group of fish were present, rather than just a pair. This surely is yet another good reason to keep large groups of any one species.
Emma
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:14 pm
by Mad Duff
Thanks for all the great comments everyone
I do think the size of the group has a lot to do with the fact that they have spawned, either way I am buzzing
Mark in Vancouver wrote:That last photo is perfect!
That is my favourite photo as well
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:45 pm
by NancyD
I'm thrilled for you & all of Loachdom. Well done!
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 2:55 pm
by mlawson
Congratulations!, that is great news!
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:22 pm
by Emma Turner
Mad Duff, you know this now calls for a short article detailing your success, that we can permanently link to the
Y. sidthimunki profile page.
Emma
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 3:27 pm
by mickthefish
nice find mark. congrats
mick
Posted: Sun Jan 06, 2008 5:31 pm
by palaeodave
Congratulations! Definitely a sign of very happy fish!
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:38 am
by Mad Duff
Emma Turner wrote:Mad Duff, you know this now calls for a short article detailing your success, that we can permanently link to the
Y. sidthimunki profile page.
Emma
I will make a start on it Emma
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:41 am
by Mad Duff
Tinman wrote: Job well done
What age are your Sids do you estimate?
Looking at the size of these youngsters compared to the size of the main group when I got them I would estimate that the oldest are probably over 18 months old but no more than 2 years old
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:30 am
by piggy4
Well done Mark ! the youngster looks quite well developed ! makes you wonder how many fry didnt make it ? you must be very tempted to move all the other fish loaches barbs etc , i mean lets face it there could have been hundreds eggs/fry ! b t w your adults look amazing , every time i see your pics i say to Mick[thefish] i'm gonna have to try a Sidthimunki only tank , FANTASTIC !
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 7:48 am
by chefkeith
Congrats Mark.
So are they cave spawners? My guess is that the flower pot caves and rocks make a well protected spawning pad. If you didn't see any eggs or fry, it sounds like they stay well hidden until they are big enough to protect themselves.
This also makes me want try some almond leaves for sure.
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 10:18 am
by Barracuda518
Very Impressive
Not only might it increase the possibility of them to spawn, it definately changes the way they act when they are kept in large groups like that.
Well done, Mark.
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 12:13 pm
by loachmom
I'm very excited about this! I walked into the other room and announced to my family, "Mad Duff's sidthimunkis spawned!!!" I got some interesting looks.
Congrats!!
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:50 pm
by leokiss
Congrats again and great pics.When i first came to this site asking about sids breeding i never new i'd stumble into such a momentous occasion
Posted: Mon Jan 07, 2008 4:56 pm
by Keith Wolcott
Very well done Mark!