Saffron & Scarlet Shiner
#1 Guest_jblaylock_*
Posted 10 July 2009 - 07:56 PM
This is a cool pic, Saffron and Scarlet
Saffron w/ Snubnose on the bottom
Saffron
Scarlet w/ SRDB and Saffron in the background
Scarlet
#5 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 11 July 2009 - 08:51 AM
#8 Guest_jblaylock_*
Posted 04 August 2009 - 09:25 AM
My other Scarlet doesn't act this way. Anybody have any comments on Scarlet behavior? He appears to be a full adult that just went through breeding season, this could be his last stand I suppose. That's the risk you take when you bring home a large adult.
#9 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 04 August 2009 - 09:43 AM
#10 Guest_tricolor_*
Posted 04 August 2009 - 03:54 PM
Edited by tricolor, 04 August 2009 - 04:03 PM.
#11 Guest_ashtonmj_*
Posted 04 August 2009 - 04:02 PM
#12 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 04 August 2009 - 04:08 PM
#14 Guest_gerald_*
Posted 05 August 2009 - 01:26 PM
#15 Guest_jblaylock_*
Posted 11 August 2009 - 07:55 PM
However, something has came over my oldest, biggest Saffron. Twice this past week, I've came home and he'll be glowing with color. I mean, the yellow stripe will be neon and the red body will be glowing bright with color. I don't know what's come over him but he has been pumped. He will chase the other Saffron and the two mid-juveniles around and he will kinda nose around on their under-bellies. I suppose this is some kind of mating thing going on. Also, when he's been like this, the SRBD's will turn blood red too. Maybe it's the addition of some plants that are making them feel more like they are in their natural habitat. Whatever it is, it's exciting to see those colors exploding.
Here's some bad pics of the saffron when his colors were up. The camera does capture the beauty and colors.
Big male is the one in the back
#16 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 11 August 2009 - 08:58 PM
#17 Guest_jblaylock_*
Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:26 AM
What do you think brings this on? Could it have been the simple addition on plants?
#18 Guest_fundulus_*
Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:32 AM
#19 Guest_Clayton_*
Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:41 AM
They're one of the fish that is really driving me to want a nice TN tank. The aquarium in Chattanooga had a great display full of them. One of these days I'm going to have to get down there and get some stock for the empty 75 in my basement.
#20 Guest_jblaylock_*
Posted 13 August 2009 - 10:55 AM
Have you noticed any specific captive requirements on your Saffrons? They are looking great and seem to be quite happy.
They're one of the fish that is really driving me to want a nice TN tank. The aquarium in Chattanooga had a great display full of them. One of these days I'm going to have to get down there and get some stock for the empty 75 in my basement.
Not really, my Alpha male has been doing great for a year. I have another and two juveniles that all seem to be happy. They like schooling together. I did have a couple die on me shortly after bringing them home, but I think that was due to the water in the bucket getting too hot on the drive home. My big male enjoys the current from the powerheads as he stays and swims in the current most of the day. They took to tank life and feeding fairly quickly and seems to be hardy once acclimated.
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