Japes' 2010 Eartheater Work/Photolog
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Here's mum (or mom) baenschi sitting about 10-15 freeswimming fry as they pick through moss. The Black-Chins are also sitting on eggs deep in the caves at the back of their tank. Good week.
I really do dislike how OCD I am with my stocking. The leucosticta shipped yesterday and all went well. They were surprisingly calm. before and after bagging. I'd be lying if I said I wasn't nervous as buggery after I dropped them into Australian Air Express, but much to my relief it all worked out well.
Bagged them up at a friends place in Brisbane who was holding my G. cf. argyrostictus "Aripuana", so I picked up 16 of them to grow out as replacement. Anyway, here's a sneak peak after about an hour in the tank yesterday - already sifting and feeding quite happily. They're currently in with 12 Corydoras caudimaculatus and 10 Otocinclus mariae while I source the rest of the setup.
They have an absolutely amazing neon purple sheen through the whole body in the right light.
Measured specimens during netting, largest was a surprising 5.5cm (2 1/5") and the smallest was around 4cm (1 3/4") - planning to keep a log of their growth with shots every fortnight. Won't be plastering them on local forums though, as my photographs seem to be key inspiration for flavour of the month.
Bagged them up at a friends place in Brisbane who was holding my G. cf. argyrostictus "Aripuana", so I picked up 16 of them to grow out as replacement. Anyway, here's a sneak peak after about an hour in the tank yesterday - already sifting and feeding quite happily. They're currently in with 12 Corydoras caudimaculatus and 10 Otocinclus mariae while I source the rest of the setup.
They have an absolutely amazing neon purple sheen through the whole body in the right light.
Measured specimens during netting, largest was a surprising 5.5cm (2 1/5") and the smallest was around 4cm (1 3/4") - planning to keep a log of their growth with shots every fortnight. Won't be plastering them on local forums though, as my photographs seem to be key inspiration for flavour of the month.
they look good Japes, plenty of iridescence on the cheeks already
whats wrong with inspiring people to get similar fish to yours? people try to copy you because your setups are so amazing, imo better than many exhibits at public aquariums
whats wrong with inspiring people to get similar fish to yours? people try to copy you because your setups are so amazing, imo better than many exhibits at public aquariums
It's a double edged sword I guess. I don't mind people getting into Eartheaters because of my setups and photos, but at the same time I like to have something a little different to everyone else.ceeej31;4195353; said:
I hadn't thought of it that way, now i can see how it could be a little annoying.japes;4195362; said:
but look on the bright side, many people now know how amazing eartheaters are thanks predominately to you, thats gotta feel pretty good
Wow what a read... Talk about creating a tank for your fish not with them.
This thread is amazing and congratulations on all your accomplishments. I learned a bunch about eartheaters and the pictures were stunning. I must ask if you buy or do you find your driftwood? Hopefully you will find a stocklist you really like. I know that can be irritating.
This thread is amazing and congratulations on all your accomplishments. I learned a bunch about eartheaters and the pictures were stunning. I must ask if you buy or do you find your driftwood? Hopefully you will find a stocklist you really like. I know that can be irritating.
