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blue2fyre
03-22-2009, 11:26 AM
I finally did it, I switched out most of my mixed zebra types and got a small group of cyno. white top haras. I got 7 juvies plus one of the females was holding so I got 6 babies from her. I got to see the parents and I'm really excited. I've attached some pictures, (not mine of course). These are pictures of what they will look like when adults. Right now the group is settling in nicely and hopefully soon will start coloring up a bit. The first is a male and the second is a female.

I have to say after removing my red and cobalt zebra the whole tank seems way more comfortable. My synos are coming out more and my acei are swimming around way more instead of always staying around the top.

I kept my OB zebras and added a couple more to boost the number up to 5. I also kept one of my female ice blue zebras (Beatrice). She has so much personality and has thrived in my tank since I got her, I couldn't bring myself to trade her in at the pet store. Plus she refuses to breed with anything and chases all males away(of any species, even her own) when she spawns.

I hope to get some pictures of the new set up (I added some more rock) and my new fish this evening since it's better to take pictures in the dark.

mostlycichlids
03-22-2009, 11:45 AM
Nice...I hope you have permission to use the photos though...FYI Malawimayhem folks are a little picky about posting their photos on other forums.

Coler
03-22-2009, 11:54 AM
Good stuff - lets see pics ! Photos are attributed so I don't believe we have a problem

efors
03-22-2009, 12:23 PM
Congrats, blue2fyre! I love white tops because their females are the most beautifully colored females of all the Cyno species, IMO. Of course, males are stunning! Enjoy your new tank setup and babies!!!

blue2fyre
03-22-2009, 6:54 PM
I hope the pictures are ok :( I have seen others post pictures from different sites without a problem.

The pictures are here now. These babies stick right to the front so it was pretty easy tp get pictures of them :) I picked white tops because I love afras and they had the best looking females. Anyway here are the new additions!

ChrisK
03-22-2009, 6:57 PM
Some great looking fish!!

Pittbull
03-22-2009, 10:22 PM
Sweet fish fo sure..

blue2fyre
03-23-2009, 12:55 PM
While watching the fish today one of my new white tops seemed to claim a rock and started showing his full colors! He got really light then had the black stripes and started swimming around his rock showing off to any that swam by. He looked great, these guys are really gonna be nice looking once they are adults

efors
03-23-2009, 5:18 PM
They are gonna be stunning for sure, blue!

Coler
03-23-2009, 7:29 PM
Lovely fish ! Good luck with them