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 Sep 17 2006, 01:16 PM
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Fish Crazy  Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-August 06 From: Bucks, UK Member No.: 24148  |
Would a killifish be ok with a ram in a 190 litre tank? and also is there a thread with info on them?
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Sep 17 2006, 01:49 PM
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 The BE-Team Fighting For Betta Extermination  Group: Members Posts: 3614 Joined: 12-April 06 From: Gloucester, England Member No.: 20562 |
Depends, what other fish, if it's your sig. i'd say no, they won't get on with the others, a species tank for killi's is better.
Check out the oddballs section and have a look around for info. Do you have a species in mind? |
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Sep 17 2006, 04:13 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-August 06 From: Bucks, UK Member No.: 24148 |
oh ok, well i was thinking the lyretail killi, but yer they are the fish in my tank so im guessing its a bit of a no-no..
SJC This post has been edited by sjcneedshelp321: Sep 17 2006, 04:14 PM |
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Sep 17 2006, 09:24 PM
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 Failure is a great teacher.  Group: Moderators Posts: 3946 Joined: 4-March 05 From: Northern Ireland Member No.: 12235 |
Lyretail Killifish...Aphyosemion australe.
I was looking at you sig and I don't know if you wish to house them in a seperate tank or to include them in the same aquarium as the guppies etc. Please clarify. Normally I would suggest a species tank for Killies but in the case of Aph. australe, they can be perfectly O.K. in a community setup. My only concern is the guppies, to which the male australe might take a likeing to their flowing tails and bright colouration. If you wish to know more of an indepth and personal experiences with Aph. australe then don't be afraid to ask. Regards BigC |
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Sep 19 2006, 07:02 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-August 06 From: Bucks, UK Member No.: 24148 |
QUOTE(BigC @ Sep 17 2006, 10:24 PM) [snapback]1313648[/snapback] Lyretail Killifish...Aphyosemion australe. I was looking at you sig and I don't know if you wish to house them in a seperate tank or to include them in the same aquarium as the guppies etc. Please clarify. Normally I would suggest a species tank for Killies but in the case of Aph. australe, they can be perfectly O.K. in a community setup. My only concern is the guppies, to which the male australe might take a likeing to their flowing tails and bright colouration. If you wish to know more of an indepth and personal experiences with Aph. australe then don't be afraid to ask. Regards BigC Yer ok cool any info would be appreciated cheers Sjc |
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Sep 25 2006, 03:50 PM
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 Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 143 Joined: 4-June 06 Member No.: 21847 |
yeah, i'd say you would probably be ok with Aphyosemion australe
Watch out for the australe bullying, or getting bullied - If there is a lot of space and planting, they will generally avoid the other fish, finding a quieter, shady corner to live in. The argumants will only start if they are forced together. The australe may nip, or possibly just go super shy and be too scared to come out for food. Best to have some floating plants to create some shade - the australe retreat to it, whilst the shoalers stay in the open water I see there are australe eggs on ebay now This post has been edited by 4ftguppy: Sep 25 2006, 03:54 PM |
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Sep 25 2006, 04:07 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-August 06 From: Bucks, UK Member No.: 24148 |
QUOTE(4ftguppy @ Sep 25 2006, 04:50 PM) [snapback]1322921[/snapback] yeah, i'd say you would probably be ok with Aphyosemion australe Watch out for the australe bullying, or getting bullied - If there is a lot of space and planting, they will generally avoid the other fish, finding a quieter, shady corner to live in. The argumants will only start if they are forced together. The australe may nip, or possibly just go super shy and be too scared to come out for food. Best to have some floating plants to create some shade - the australe retreat to it, whilst the shoalers stay in the open water I see there are australe eggs on ebay now Lush, thanks for that, yea its pretty well planted, but i havnt got any floating plants, i have bogwood though. would it take to an upside down flower pot? how would i raise the eggs? what do i feed the fry? S |
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Sep 25 2006, 04:53 PM
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The BE-Team Fighting For Betta Extermination Group: Members Posts: 3614 Joined: 12-April 06 From: Gloucester, England Member No.: 20562 |
You want surface cover not a cave like a flower pot.
Fry should be fed BBS and MW for a good diet. |
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Sep 25 2006, 04:58 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-August 06 From: Bucks, UK Member No.: 24148 |
QUOTE(jayjay @ Sep 25 2006, 05:53 PM) [snapback]1322976[/snapback] You want surface cover not a cave like a flower pot. Fry should be fed BBS and MW for a good diet. baby brine shrimp and.. micro worm? |
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Sep 25 2006, 05:00 PM
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The BE-Team Fighting For Betta Extermination Group: Members Posts: 3614 Joined: 12-April 06 From: Gloucester, England Member No.: 20562 |
Indeed.
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Sep 25 2006, 05:11 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-August 06 From: Bucks, UK Member No.: 24148 |
sweet, so i would jsut buy a 'hatchery' is it? one of those tghings that clips onto the tops of the tank
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Sep 25 2006, 05:13 PM
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The BE-Team Fighting For Betta Extermination Group: Members Posts: 3614 Joined: 12-April 06 From: Gloucester, England Member No.: 20562 |
Yes, or do a DIY style one, you'd also need to buy a microworm culture. Though one or the other is good, both mixed are better.
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Sep 25 2006, 06:33 PM
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Fish Crazy Group: Members Posts: 125 Joined: 25-August 06 From: Bucks, UK Member No.: 24148 |
lush cheers
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