Fletch Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 This is my new pair. Female won 3rd place in the recent show. The boy has blue coming through now on his fins. Was almost completely white when I bought him. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dkfwC4amfww&feature=youtube_gdata_player It's been so l long since I saw a good wrap I forgot how beautiful it is. He had been very gentle, was very agro before I released her but neither fish has any damage yet. No eggs yet but they are wrapping non stop. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted June 19, 2012 Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Keeping my fingers crossed for you mate. If successful and if you get your usual rate of growth, I am sure you'll have some nice show ponies for the big show! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 19, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 19, 2012 Let's not get ahead of ourselves, have been here before with no result (different fish though). Don't think these guys would grow quick enough for Sept show. Just be happy to have a spawn again. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 We have eggs. :-). Should have got that mw culture last night. Damn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
briztoon Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Awesome Paul. Good luck with the spawn. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Collecting eggs. http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=fE6qD85pI7c&feature=youtube_gdata_player Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 He missed a couple Looks like the female spotted them while stunned - she was heading straight to them when the video cut out :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yep. They have it worked out. He gets as many as he wants and leaves the rest. While he puts that lot in the nest, she cleans up what's left. Haven't seen her put them in the nest either but not to worried. He is collecting more than enough. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 All over. She is enjoying a big feed of live black worms and looks to have zero damage. :-). Can't see heaps of eggs but there is a definite patch. Fins crossed for tails. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Great stuff. :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Can I just admit that this is the very post I have been waiting for from you Busspants? This is fantastic! I've had a wrapping drought too, it's frustrating fo' sho' really excited to see your updates - GOD I love a good spawn log. I really like the colour on these two also, it's great we have someone spending some time on real cadillac crowntails. -Ness Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Ness. Does feel good to be back in the saddle (so to speak). This will be the first Splendens fry in the house for over 12 mths. Just had no luck at all. Must be honest though, had a rough 12 mths with "life", you know, the bumpy patches, and havent really put in the time or effort. The boy didn't really rate a mention in the show but the girl scored 3rd. One of her faults was "too gravid", guess I can't argue now. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Yep the spawn drought is definitely widespread. Happy to see some good news. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 good to see you back in the game, you always produce the most stunning fish (and fattest girls XD) good luck! :cheer: :cheer: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CNgo2006 Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Awesome stuff! But remember to not be lazy with the water changes and feeding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zui Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Way to go go Busman :applaud: . Good luck with them :dance: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks everyone. Just hoping for tails now. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hey Paul The tails are in the bag. Well done with the vids my Niece and Nephew loved them even if they are die hard guppie kids:giggle: ( there Dad wont let me give them any more fish or tanks??????) I must say it has been a while since we have seen one of you CT spawns I realy hope its a big spawn and a lot of nice showables come out of it. I now feel a need to wet my own spawn tanks Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
melbournebetta Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Chi - watch and learn. x Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Hey Ness dosnt Chi know about Pauls water? :giggle: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Have to dig out the Brisbane Betta Steroids again. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
paul Posted June 20, 2012 Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Lovely!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 20, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 20, 2012 Thanks Paul. I had to remove the girl from the tank as they were flaring at each other via reflection under the divider. She is now in the barracks. :-) The nest was destroyed by the time they finished and all the eggs were lumped together with a few bubbles. This morning we have 1/3 bubble coverage of the lid and the eggs are more evenly spread out. He is doing all the right things. Will be keeping a very close eye on him and I will not remove him unless I see him snacking. Would very much like to do a father-with fry again. @Les....I am over massive spawns, small spawns are my goal. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
les Posted June 21, 2012 Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Hey Paul LOL @ Steroids, I still recon they grew super fast and you got good size. I am with you on the smaller spawns at least that allows for easyer Jarring. Cheers Les Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 21, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2012 Male had a good feed of black worms in between caring for his nest. Never had a boy interested in food before but I am happy to feed him if he's hungry. Hopefully less temptation to snack on the eggs. All good so far. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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