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Sewellia sp. 'spotted' have spawned again!

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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. :lol: 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.

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Cool!!! 8)
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Thanks Jim. :D 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)
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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:
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And this is what they look like now - they have gone mad and I keep having to thin them out!
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:shock:
They seem to be doing well, to say the least.
How about a full shot of the tank as it looks today.
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Lights are off now, but give me a nudge to take one tomorrow. :wink:

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nudge, nudge :wink:
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Emma Turner wrote:...

And this is what they look like now - they have gone mad and I keep having to thin them out! ...

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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 :lol:
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nudge ,nudge ,nudge, bonk.. :lol:
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Emma, what is the moss in that tank? Erect? Flame?

GREAT Crypt growth, BTW! Gotta love that!!! :D
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Emma, love your tank! What is that sand, it's just what I've been looking for??
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Thanks guys, and OW, those nudges hurt you know! :P :lol: 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.

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Why am I flushing green?:? I like those plants.
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Nice one Emma, you'll get a sewellia sp "Spotted" 'farm' going in no time at this rate. :P :lol:

And wow those crypts have grown!!
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Thank you. :D

Unfortunately I am only just back from tonight's shipments (another late night) so will take the pics tomorrow now instead.

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nudge, nudge, nudge :wink:
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