Breeding Okefenokee Pygmy Sunfish
#21 Guest_Canadiancray_*
Posted 25 May 2008 - 08:16 PM
Maybe I can wait for some from you.
#22 Guest_canadiangirl_*
Posted 26 May 2008 - 12:46 PM
#23 Guest_Canadiancray_*
Posted 26 May 2008 - 06:48 PM
#24 Guest_canadiangirl_*
Posted 19 June 2008 - 07:40 PM
How long do they live for? It's been about 9 months since I got my now adults as juvies. Should I expect to see some of my adults die off soon?
Irene
#25
Posted 19 June 2008 - 09:49 PM
How long do they live for? It's been about 9 months since I got my now adults as juvies. Should I expect to see some of my adults die off soon?
No, there is no reason for these fish to be annuals in an aquarium situation... I have had Okees and Bandeds that lived for 2-3 years in an aquarium. With ample food and no predators, they are not as short lived as often assumed in the wild.
#26 Guest_nativeplanter_*
Posted 23 June 2008 - 12:00 PM
How well are the fry taking to the golden pearls? What size are you using?
#27 Guest_Canadiancray_*
Posted 26 September 2008 - 09:50 PM
#28 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:04 PM
#29 Guest_Canadiancray_*
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:09 PM
They're gonna die
#30 Guest_Irate Mormon_*
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:13 PM
#31 Guest_Canadiancray_*
Posted 27 September 2008 - 11:17 PM
A Forum survey found that the majority of members agree that when I say your fish are gonna die, I am right EVERY TIME! So, I just wanted to warn you. No special reason - I just have a feel for these things.
#32 Guest_nativeplanter_*
Posted 30 September 2008 - 11:35 AM
As far as you claiming a fish is gonna die I would say thats a pretty safe bet since they will always die eventually.
You hit the nail on the head, there, Cray!
#33 Guest_Canadiancray_*
Posted 15 October 2008 - 10:05 AM
They seem to be doing rather well too. I have 2 tanks constantly running with green water & a constant supply of BBS for my other babies so this works out nicely. So far I've counted 10 babies. The adults are really eating well in the tank. They are going nuts over the BBS & see them picking off the baby shrimp that I have in the tank as well. Its kinda nice because this tank was always exploding with baby shrimp to the adults help keep them in check.
#34 Guest_Bob_*
Posted 24 October 2008 - 03:39 PM
Canadiangirl,
You are giving them exactly what they need. Be patient. Keep scanning around the java moss and eventually you'll see tiny fry. Make sure the current isn't too strong.
Also, I have found it easier to raise these fry when I had a culture of greenwater going. Everyday, I squirted a little greenwater into the tank. All you need to do is take some of your tank water, put it in a jar, and place in a window with strong light.
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