LFS Visit

aj2494

aj2494

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Jul 31, 2008
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Finally went to the LFS today. They had no shellies nor brichardi nor pulcher, so I got 3 J. transcriptus (supposedly 1m 2f) for in the 29 with my two queen loaches and two tiger barbs, and 2 black calvus (almost definite pair) alone in another 29. Hoping to add shellies or something else to the julies, and possibly a second female calvus eventually. Thanks to everyone who helped me decide on the fish for these tanks.
 
The loaches got used to it with the firemouths I had before, and can hold their own. I didn't know the lone female could be a problem though. Also, one of the julies has a yellowish tint behind the pectoral fin. What does that mean?
 
Never mind about the yellow spot. They all have that. One of the three is constantly hiding, so I don't know. My calvus still won't come out, but that's expected.

One more thing. I heard that calvus have a bad rep for jumping out. Is that true?
 
I think they are breeding already. Right after I put them in, both females atarted twitching for the male, yadda yadda yadda. The one he didn't pick is hiding a lot. Now I have to do something with her...
 
Yeah, watch her carefully; you may have to remove her.
 
Julies don't get along with their own mates half the time. I would rank them at least twice as aggressive as Firemouths when breeding. What are your plans for the Barbs? They should really be in a group of 6 or more.
 
I have thought about upgrading them to a larger number.

And about the julies, would getting another (male or female) help? And if so, do they have to be transcriptus, or can they be another kind?
 
AfroCichlid said:
Julies don't get along with their own mates half the time. I would rank them at least twice as aggressive as Firemouths when breeding. What are your plans for the Barbs? They should really be in a group of 6 or more.
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Great point!

My first pair bred, then the male killed the female. Lovely couple...

I would not add anymore. You do not have the room for two breeding pairs. Even with another species you risk them interbreeding.
 
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