750 gallon new tank

ken31cay · Jul 13, 2024

Everything is now done so just waiting for my 18 (4"-5") Moba and 18 phenochilus star sapphire, which I expect to receive at end of the month. I have seeded media in the sump and also using Seachem Stability, dosing with ammonia. Water is currently cloudy-white which looks to me like a mini-cycle happening.

puffers4puffers · Jul 13, 2024

Great fish selection
I’ve got 4 black widow frontosas and 3 phenochilus in a 300
The male phenochilus is IMHO of the most amazing natural fishes I’ve ever seen...fresh or salt water species
I look forward to seeing your pics
Best fishes to ya

ken31cay · Jul 14, 2024

I used to have 3M and 3F star sapphire with 12 Moba in my 450gal and I agree there's nothing like the male star sapphire once they take on their adult colors. Absolutely beautiful. Unfortunately I will need to grow out these 18 star sapphire for some time in my 180gal before putting them in with the Frontosa since they are currently around 2".

ken31cay · Jul 16, 2024

Some more pics. My 13yr old son, who is 5'2", is helping me out again in the bottom picture for size comparison. Tank seems to be cycling well, after each day dosing ammonia it is gone by the following day and nitrate is increasing. I'm sure I'll be ready for the fish when they arrive in around two weeks.

danotaylor · Jul 16, 2024

I love Blue Zaire Fronts. So stunning. Love Pheno’s as well, but my no. 1 pheno is Mdoka white lips. Their blue body and white lips really compliment Zaire’s color wise.

Looking forward to seeing the final result mate!

This is my gibberosa “Mikula” male. Last of my group sadly…my sapphire is just chipping up

Cannot forget the Gisseli either lolz

puffers4puffers · Jul 23, 2024

I have a 3” male that is a fry from the the main trio
It’s a 2 year old starting to show the metallic blue
And...
Sidebar....
I have first hand experience these fish will live in temperatures down to 60 degrees!
For weeks!
There was a fire...

puffers4puffers · Jul 23, 2024

The main male
About 3 years old
6-7”

Caperguy99 · Jul 23, 2024

danotaylor said:
I love Blue Zaire Fronts. So stunning. Love Pheno’s as well, but my no. 1 pheno is Mdoka white lips. Their blue body and white lips really compliment Zaire’s color wise.

Looking forward to seeing the final result mate!

This is my gibberosa “Mikula” male. Last of my group sadly…my sapphire is just chipping up

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Cannot forget the Gisseli either lolz

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Gorgeous fish!