240 vieja tank progression

[Ruturaj]

Finally have some time to update.

The stock has dwindled down to just a pair of synspillum, a pair of Bifasciatus and an argentea. During the time it was fully stocked, there was way too much aggression. I did enjoy the active community but felt horrible for the fish and knew they could not grow to full potential if I didn't thin the stock down. Additionally, I did lose one synspillum and think it was the Midas, but could be multiple culprits.

For now, the setup is working with each pair owning half of the tank while the argentea hangs out and tough to fend for itself.

Here's some photos.

Full tank
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Group
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Synspillum pair, love these two!
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Bifas male, as viscous as he is gorgeous!
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Beautiful setup, really turned out well.

 

[Nilsafeller]

That argentea is just beautiful! One day I may try them out who knows

 

[Chief Tom]

Apparently getting oak branches is harder than I thought since I don't live in an area where I can just go to the woods and have my pickings. AND since tank is running 2x fx6, I'm hesitant to use sand substrate so I'm going to do fine gravel instead.

Needless to say, I won't reach my ideal scape anytime soon, but will have something that I and my fish can enjoy.

Added a few nice Malaysian driftwoods. Will likely move things around once gravel and landscaping rocks come in, but do like the configuration of large pieces on the right side.

Manzanita currently floating freely. Once it sellers, I plan on securing it to the top somehow.

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Where do you get such gravel? Any particular brand?

 

[midasman714]

Here's an update video. Per my last post, stock has been cut drastically but I feel it's in a good spot:

 

[midasman714]

Synspillum pair breeding tending to eggs! It's been 4 days and eggs still look like it's in good shape. Although I don't plan on keeping the fry.

 

[Gourami Swami]

Tank looks great and so do your fish. I think thinning stock was wise and will allow you to keep your current mix with much less stress. Good stuff!

 

[midasman714]

Tank looks great and so do your fish. I think thinning stock was wise and will allow you to keep your current mix with much less stress. Good stuff!

Yeah, it's just natural progression.

Initially, I loved the idea of community however it's just not natural or sustainable for a long period.

 

[midasman714]

Here's a video of what the synspillum pair:

 

[Niki_up]

How big it that pair?

 

[midasman714]

How big it that pair?

Male 9" female 5". All estimates as I've never officially measured them.

All eggs are now Wigglers. Wish I had the tank space to grow then out but I'll let nature take its course.