Chuckie Posted September 30, 2009 Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Where are they native to ? Some of the annuals (eg Nothobranchius eggersi) are from Africa, some other peat spawners (eg Simpsonicthys) are from South America. I don't know much about the mop/switch spawners such as amieti and gardneri, though. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted September 30, 2009 Author Report Share Posted September 30, 2009 Thanks guys, yes these are seriously interesting fish. Gardneri display a ton of character and attitude, which I guess is one of the reasons that we are so fond of our betta. You can have a community of males and females with these fellas and the interactions are quite entertaining. P.S. The oscars that I spoke of somewhere else on this forum were owned by my dad and I some 20 odd years ago. They were beautiful BIG fish and I will never forget them! We kept four of them in an 8' tank. Previous to the oscars we used to catch and keep marines. Much as it was fun I would never want to own a large tank again. I can look after up to 20x25 litre tanks with much less effort and I can have many more little friends! Cheers! - Brad. :fish: Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
KillieOrCory Posted October 1, 2009 Report Share Posted October 1, 2009 Where are they native to ? The ones in the photos (nice fish by the way Brad!) are from West Africa. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killiguy Posted October 2, 2009 Report Share Posted October 2, 2009 They are excellent fish.Perfect examples of what they should look like Keep up the good work :P Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Here's a couple of newbies that I "borrowed" from Lisa's stuff at the september killimeet. I believe they are Nothobranchius eggersi males. Once again my pics don't do them justice. What looks white is actually brilliant platinum. Cheers everyone! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Bettarazzi Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Eggersi are so gorgeous! I didn't look after mine very well unfortunately. It's only when you start to keep other fish that you realise how tolerant bettas are. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 3, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 (edited) Yeah, how true Razzi. Betta are quite hardy little fish, though after no losses for a year or so I have lost 6 in just a few months,- in spite of what I believe was the best of care. Seeya, Brad. Edited October 3, 2009 by Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted October 3, 2009 Report Share Posted October 3, 2009 Hey there are my kids! I met them when they were eggs! Brad, I have another single male if you'd like a 3rd fellow for the tank. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hi Lisa, giving away (lovely) little fish at midnight is not at all outside the realms of (our) normality............... . The eggersi boys are moving into a 20 litre tomorrow and I'm sure there will be room for one of their brothers to move in with them. Thank-you for your offer, never enough cute fishies. If you can send me a p.m. I'll try to hook up and grab Mr Eggersi. I won't be riding tomorrow with the weather like it is, or any evening around 6.30 after I finish work would be fine, whatever suits you Lisa. Thanks & cheers, Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
killimike Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Nice boys Brad! Doug likens them to butterflies ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Yeah Mike, I can see where Doug draws that simile from, they being all spotty, bright and cute, though I am quite sure that butterflies posess better table manners! Ravenous feeders these little guys....... -Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Are eggersi readily available in Eastern Australia, assuming none of you guys could sell me some in the future? They are stunning! For that matter, is there a list of species that are available in Eastern Australia? ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 You should be able to get some from Doug McColl Stefan. There is a list of some of the species kept by members of the SKG on its website There is a list of species being kept in Australia on the KFA forum Brad, shall I bring the little fella to the SKG next week? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
splendidbetta Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Awesome, thanks Lisa! ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hi Lisa, that would be great. (Thanks for reminding me of the killi meeting!). Would you like some endler fry? -Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted October 4, 2009 Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Hi Brad, I'll have to say no as I am going to be overhauling the fish room. It needs a thorough clean-out, and I need to nuke several tanks for BGA. Not sure what fish I'll keep at this stage. But thank you anyway! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 4, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 4, 2009 Not a prob Lisa, they will alwys be there if you want some, there's another small batch every 28 days............moon cycle? If you need a hand to with your fishroom overhaul let me know. BGA=blue green algae? - Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Oh sorry, yes! BGA is a TLA for blue-green algae . Need to dose them up with erythromyacin. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Mmmmm........TLA = "The Local Acronym" yes/no/mabye? -Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Chuckie Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Three Letter Acronym I had a boss who would say to people who were spouting off with obscure acronyms "sorry, I don't know that TLA". ;) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 5, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 Got me ....... TTFN. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewarebrunette Posted October 5, 2009 Report Share Posted October 5, 2009 I just bought myself 2 Clown Panchax or ( Epiplatys Annulus) They are so cute, and have been bought to go in the tank with my partners' shrimp. bad photo sorry!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 7, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 (edited) Cool score, go the rockets! (slang for epiplatys). These are very quiet little fish. I like them because they are cute, clean and simple to keep. They will get along fine with your shrimp. Did you get a boy and a girl? - Brad. Edited October 7, 2009 by Brad Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
bewarebrunette Posted October 7, 2009 Report Share Posted October 7, 2009 Cool score, go the rockets! (slang for epiplatys). These are very quiet little fish. I like them because they are cute, clean and simple to keep. They will get along fine with your shrimp. Did you get a boy and a girl? - Brad. Sure did. Do you know anything about breeding them? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
hobbygodz Posted October 8, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Hi bewarebrunette, what (very) little I know regarding breeding these little guys (from the one spawn that I've had) is at the top of page 2 of this topic. What I would advise though is to get a couple more females if you have a large enough tank. The reason is that when he's in the mood he will pursue (follow/chase) her relentlessly and the result will probably be a tired and stressed girl that is unlikely to lay eggs. With a few girls in the tank his harrasment will be shared. More girls may also give you better odds of a spawning. ( ) Cheers, Brad. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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