jvision Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 So, while feeding my fish this afternoon, I found about 50 free swimming Neo. birchardi fry. I thought most of the fish were a little off these last few days, but I thought it might have been from the soggy zuccini that the plecos left. Figured the WC tomorrow would bring everyone back to normal... don't think it will. There's a group of 3 (4th is relegated to the top corner of the tank) who have given the fry plenty of space, keeping everyone at bay. Not sure if they'll survive the sharks tonight, tho - I have 13 S. petricola who live in the rocks all day, but cruise at night. I siphoned off about 1/2 and have them in w. my BN fry. We'll see who grows the fastest - I'll be feeding both tanks about the same, but the parents look like they're chewing up food for the kids. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Vallisneria Posted October 8, 2009 Report Share Posted October 8, 2009 Its always fun finding new babies. Congrats on the fry! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Iceturf Posted October 11, 2009 Report Share Posted October 11, 2009 Next you will be finding your snails lay golden eggs :rofl: lol Also, congrats on the Neo and Bristlenose fry (: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jaykit Posted October 13, 2009 Report Share Posted October 13, 2009 Congrats on the fry. If you go to sell them I would definetly come up and take up to 10 of them off your hands. I haven't been able to find any down in my area for a long time. I love them and want to set up a species tank of them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted October 14, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 It's weird how fish cycle through the hobby. I remember when N. brichardi were one of the most common Tangs, and people were suprised when they saw N. pulcher (Daffodils). Now, it's the other way around. I suspect these guys will be around 1" in 6 weeks or so. I'll post when they're ready for sale. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
digital-monk Posted October 14, 2009 Report Share Posted October 14, 2009 j Congrats! I have some breeding too, but I have to make sure I take them out, between the petricola & the mbuna in the tank they usually only last 7-10 days. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jvision Posted October 15, 2009 Author Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I figured the fry in the main tank would be gone in a day or two. They've been doing great! There are 3 adults guarding them. The tank has over 40 fish including 13 petricola, so I am totally amazed! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jonnytens Posted October 15, 2009 Report Share Posted October 15, 2009 I figured the fry in the main tank would be gone in a day or two. They've been doing great! There are 3 adults guarding them. The tank has over 40 fish including 13 petricola, so I am totally amazed! I will take 5 of them once you grow them out a bit...... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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