Fletch Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Sold the oldest pair to Josh. He is happy with them. Thought I would take a quick snap of the rest. There are a few that are flaring ect but no real color yet. Not far away. Got no idea how I will catch the boys as they declare themselves as once stressed, they are almost impossible to tell apart. Can count at least 30. Dad is in this tank with them so I am pretty sure he has not eaten any. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shadoh Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 That last shot is amazing. Funny that at the start you were thinking that you'd be lucky for 2 or 3 per spawn to survive :D Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ziek82 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Nice shots. Yeah the pair i grabbed off you are amazing, female has so much colour in her. Both my males are holding atm so should have heaps of babies soon Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 I honestly thought dad would munch. Or at least the bigger siblings would eat new fry. There are actually 3 batches in the tank although it only looks like two. There are also another four in another tank with mum. @Josh......the girls are stunning when in spawning colors. I find it strange the girl you got off me is so different to yours. Glad you are happy with them. They will be my grand kids. Lol. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
forever_and_a_day Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 they're so cute! how big are they compared to the original adult pair? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchai2500 Posted May 31, 2012 Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Envious..Great looking fish. Are you keeping a spawn log on these? I am moving into wilds and only breeding 1 HM spawn a year (Sept-Oct). If you decide to sell some pairs please keep me in mind. Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted May 31, 2012 Author Report Share Posted May 31, 2012 Thanks. The pair I sold were almost the same size as their mother (we had a horrible time telling the boy and mother apart) and the ones still in the tank would be 1/3 to 1/2 adult size. I recommend these guys to anyone that wants a go at mouth brooders, great fish. Will definitely be selling soon. :-)Ps. Stopped spawn log as it was never ending. Boy kept getting mouthful after mouthful. Once I separated, I stopped log. All info in there though. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 We had a day of fasting today (oops) and was about to turn the fish lights out when I noticed the fish were all schooled at the front, staring at me. :-). Even dad joined in. Not sure if this is a princess or a show pony boy. Either way the others seem to like it. Lol. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
somchai2500 Posted June 3, 2012 Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Hi Paul. They look very healthy.A days fasting helps. I am in Thailand for a week or so in 3 weeks. Back about 7/7 Trying to arrange a farm visit, for a few hours. Please put my on the list as a buyer thanks Roy Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fletch Posted June 3, 2012 Author Report Share Posted June 3, 2012 Thanks Roy. I would love to do a trip like that. Take lots of photos and please share. :-). Will let you know when they are ready. :-) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
2littlerevheads Posted June 4, 2012 Report Share Posted June 4, 2012 Looking great Paul Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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