More tank pics, updated
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I'm glad you have a cleaner fish. I hope it makes a difference in you having less fish housework in that the Synodontis eats the left over fish food in the tank. Also it is cool that you have more fish action (not fighting) in your aquarium. I like community (and all kinds ) aquariums for the visual variety.
Finwin introed me to the Sandtastik Sand. She recommends the Sandtastik Floral. I ordered the Classic (green) by accident which requires some kneading and soaking prep work to get the air bubbles out. The Sandtastik Floral doesn't require the prep work. The Classic Sand is really fine, which worked out well for my Horseman Cories' requirements. Both types (granule size) are easy maintainance and clean well, not going down the vacuum tube and settling fast.
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- Rex is an Ocelifer Synodontis catfish. I also read they're friendly and eat from your hand. In the wild they get to 19" but usually max out in a tank about a foot or less. I transported him by hand, he was very relaxed.
Chip has a lot of potential. I believe with time and more size he'll be spectacular. He's very active, more so than any of the other fish. When they're in rest mode he's swimming around like a race car.
It's pretty easy to do a journal with these guys. I just observe their behavior and reactions and put words to it. I probably only spend about 10-15 minutes at a time watching them. All other times is maintenance. I may watch more when introducing new fish. My parrots Patch and Kong watch the show from their tanks. Its good to have a break from the extra quarantine tanks. Rex eats well even though I rarely see him doing so. He was pretty plump last night!
Chip has a lot of potential. I believe with time and more size he'll be spectacular. He's very active, more so than any of the other fish. When they're in rest mode he's swimming around like a race car.
It's pretty easy to do a journal with these guys. I just observe their behavior and reactions and put words to it. I probably only spend about 10-15 minutes at a time watching them. All other times is maintenance. I may watch more when introducing new fish. My parrots Patch and Kong watch the show from their tanks. Its good to have a break from the extra quarantine tanks. Rex eats well even though I rarely see him doing so. He was pretty plump last night!
"Day after" update. Rex is as active as a pictus catfish. I'm really surprised, he swims everywhere not just at the bottom. Even climbs the plants. Brick takes cheap shots at everyone when he can. Chip gives him plenty of exercise and runs Brick in circles round the tank...my blundering O has no hope of catching him. Brick gave a wide yawn today...he could fit a lemon in that gob. I still keep an eye when he's around Rex..although he mostly takes a random "you're a nuisance" side shot at the catfish.
Rex has scratched his side trying to force himself into tight places. I've moved stuff at 'the floor' slightly to give him easier swimming lanes. He also loves swimming at the bubblers and intakes. I'll be putting a pot in today for him after the w/c.
Boss went after Brick when he bum rushed his pot and poked him in the side. The bp shot out like a cannonball...they crashed together and locked up...Brick can't overpower the sumo parrot despite his size. You would think that with their intelligence oscars would realize when they won't win a fight! Being biggest doesn't automatically mean whoop ass...only one getting whooped is him. He'll chase Boss which gives him a false sense of superiority. Then he stubbornly goes back for more.
Chip has found a spot for himself, above Boss' pot. Boss doen't care as long as Chip isn't too close. Funny thing, all 4 fish were swimming together in a school when I turned the lights on!
Rex has scratched his side trying to force himself into tight places. I've moved stuff at 'the floor' slightly to give him easier swimming lanes. He also loves swimming at the bubblers and intakes. I'll be putting a pot in today for him after the w/c.
Boss went after Brick when he bum rushed his pot and poked him in the side. The bp shot out like a cannonball...they crashed together and locked up...Brick can't overpower the sumo parrot despite his size. You would think that with their intelligence oscars would realize when they won't win a fight! Being biggest doesn't automatically mean whoop ass...only one getting whooped is him. He'll chase Boss which gives him a false sense of superiority. Then he stubbornly goes back for more.
Chip has found a spot for himself, above Boss' pot. Boss doen't care as long as Chip isn't too close. Funny thing, all 4 fish were swimming together in a school when I turned the lights on!
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