So this for update... the boys are getting a lot more persistent with the ladies, a good sign.
Rare nice group photo of all 8 together
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Tank parameters as of right now:
Temperature: 75F
GH 8
KH 5
pH 7 (Seachem Neutral Regulator used)
Ammonia 0
Nitrite 0
Nitrate 10
1 gallon fresh water added daily, at temperature 65F and pH 6.6
Weekly 75-90% water change
Fed Bloodworms every other day, other days are Bug Bites or OmegaOne flakes.
Still under flubendazole medication treatment.
Thrive S fertilizer added 3x weekly for plants.