Im a fish daddy!

[srmarshall]

Its been a few months since I posted my last question about mystery snails...and things are going great. Chemistry all stable and havent lost a fish in months. Ive got a 55 gallon freshwater with mostly tets in it....and 4 catfish...and thats why Im posting tonight. I was preparing to do a 10% water change last night when I spotted something on the bottom of the tank among the heavy foliage. I put my glasses on and what do I find? A baby Tall Fin Cory Cat! Only one spotted so far, so I dont know if the rest of the brood didnt survive or maybe they are in deep hiding. I have one tall Fin and a peppered Cory that have paired up and apparently HOOKED UP! The tall fin seems to have been passed on to the baby. Heres a cellphone pic of the proud father??? and the baby. Totally surprised! This guy seems to be about 1/2 inch long. Any guesses on how old he/she is?

 

[myswtsins]

No idea on the age but that's awesome! Congrats! It is so cute.

 

[cotswool]

Congratulations, you must be very proud!

 

[Fishfriend1]

Adorable

 

[Observer54]

Awe...surprising it got this large w/o being noticed...have no idea on age, but must at least be a month or two?

 

[Agro]

Compliment :thumbsup:
You have very clean water, filamentous algae prove it
More photo?

 

[srmarshall]

The tank is heavily planted including a very large moss thing, and it is hiding in there. I poked around and it seems there is only one. I will take some more pics shortly with a real camera. I run two power filters. A fluval and some other one from walmart that is constant headaches...thus the dual set up.

 

[srmarshall]

My tank

This is my tank, the baby and parents are using the moss monster on the right side of the pic for shelter. Its a LOT bigger than this pic shows.