Shell Dweller Video

[Griz]

This is my first attempt at this and it's a bit blurry but this was the best try. Info about the tank is in my sig. I'm going to try this again after the batteries charge up and see if I can get better focus. Enjoy!

http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=qAcn-_tlvJI

Second attempt, a little better:
http/www.youtube.com/watch?v=RXQwCuAZX_8

 

[demonmagus]

awesome 8)

 

[cometcattle]

Cool video, Griz.

Do you swap or sell the older fry to your LFS?

 

[Griz]

Thanks

I haven't reached the point of having to get rid of any fry yet but will probably have to soon. I've spoken to a LFS that may take some but will try to sell to local hobbyists first.

Ive' added another vid which is a bit better. Still trying to get the hang of this.

 

[Nick Sw]

Great tank/Video Griz, Thats the tank that inspired me to get a pair of Multis who are on there 3rd batch of fry , I have a pair of small Petricola in there as well it`s so funny when the older fry have a go at the Petricola so protect the new fry. Definitely one of my favourite fish.

They moving into a RIO180 next week I`ll post some pics up.

 

[thefirethief]

Thats is amazing. Ive been considering a tanginyikan shelldweller tank for a wee while and thats just convinced me. Now just a case of sneaking another tank into the house.

 

[dasmall1]

Cool idea and very well done

 

[Griz]

Thanks for the kind words. I'm very happy to hear that I've helped inspire others to get into shell dwellers. They really are incredible little fish. I hope to be able to keep some of the other species in the future.

 

[fishstick]

What amazing videos of your multies in their huge space. I have mine 1 male 2 females and some fry in a corner of my Vision 180 which also has quite a few community fish in it as well. I am wondering if that is why my multies are much more static than yours appear to be. My plan is to phase out the community fish and devote the whole space as you have done to my shelldwellers. Sadly it means giving up nearly all the plants and certainly all the bogwood.

 

[Griz]

I did throw in a tny bit of powdered flake food to get them moving however, these fish do seem to move about quite a lot. Even the smaller fry can be seen at mid-tank level when there is no food present. I think the reason is that it's a species only tank and they do not feel threatened. Also, they probably feel safer with the larger numbers. The instinct for parental care is strong in these fish and that might contribute as well. Any sudeen movements around the tank sets off a chain reaction and they all disappear in a flash. The male vertures back out first and as soon as he does, the rest of the fish follow.