350G Feeding Video

[knobhill]

Check out the feeding frenzy. Here is a link to the origins of the tank: http://www.monsterfishkeepers.com/forums/threads/knobhills-350g-thread.437110/

 

[celebrist]

Cool, do you find the clowns fairly hardy?

 

[fishnatics]

Nice collection of plecos! Love the clowns too especially the oddball pattern ones.

 

[knobhill]

Cool, do you find the clowns fairly hardy?

Yes, they are hardy. I started with about (30) 1.5"-2" a few years ago, then added 5-6 large ones because I got a sweet CL deal. I lose one now and then so my guess is the group is back around 30.

 

[celebrist]

Thanks, I have always been hesitant due to their ich reputation and cost, what do you suggest as a minimum group size?

 

[thebiggerthebetter]

Eye candy of a tank. Nice balance between serenity and action. Awesome woodwork. Healthy looking happy fish. Nice video too - for my taste a good balance of full tank shot and personal fishy introductions. Couldn't tell if the plants are real but even if not, looks real.

 

[knobhill]

Thanks, I have always been hesitant due to their ich reputation and cost, what do you suggest as a minimum group size?

It depends on the tank size I guess. I think 30 1-2" is an excellent group size to start with, it will take several years for them to get to a decent size but that's part of the enjoyment. Once clowns get settled, they stay healthy. There are really two things that I know of that they are susceptible to: ich and skinny disease.

 

[knobhill]

Eye candy of a tank. Nice balance between serenity and action. Awesome woodwork. Healthy looking happy fish. Nice video too - for my taste a good balance of full tank shot and personal fishy introductions. Couldn't tell if the plants are real but even if not, looks real.

Thanks! Plants a fake. I'm going to go a new direction with the decor soon so stay tuned.

 

[Chub_by]

Absolutely wonderful tank! Some of the nicest bala sharks I've seen in there. How is the L14 doing for you? Apparently they aren't the hardiest.

 

[knobhill]

Absolutely wonderful tank! Some of the nicest bala sharks I've seen in there. How is the L14 doing for you? Apparently they aren't the hardiest.

I've had the female for at least 6 years (bought full sized) and the male at least 4 or 5 years--bought him at 6" and he is just about full grown. L14 is my favorite (don't tell the other plecos)