Ant Posted August 16, 2014 Share Posted August 16, 2014 Hi again all. I've clearly not been active in a while but I've maintained a colony of both O.Lithobates and Ps. Elongatus 'Mphanga' for a few years. I've sold several fry of both and all were growing and thriving. Until the other day that is! I had an old Aquaone canister that despite the change of many orings I finally decided I needed to stop chasing the leaks. As a result I lowered the water level in my aquarium to allow my other smaller fluval to do the work until I get a replacement. This was a bad Idea. Previously the fish were living in harmony. Unfortunately what I'd done was bring the Lithobates down to the Zebras level. As you could guess, despite the size difference the Zebras won that fight . I think as long as we keep fish in man made environments we will continue to find new ways to stuff things up. This is probably something I should have foreseen but I honestly thought that the larger lithobates could hold there own. It only took the Zebras one night! I still have my PS.Elongatus and one lone female Lithobate that seems to evade any attention. However, I think it's time for another small change. I'm considering moving on my Elongatus and getting either a pair or an individual larger fish. Something hardy with personality, around the size of the H.Sevrus species. What would you get?Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted August 24, 2014 Share Posted August 24, 2014 Sad to hear that you lost the Lithobates. How far did you lower the water level? I take it Ant that the tank size will accommodate a large pair. Have you considered Hypselecara temporalis (Chocolate) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted August 29, 2014 Author Share Posted August 29, 2014 I halved the water level, new filter arrived today. Chocolate cichlid might be a good option..cheers.Ant Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 23, 2015 Author Share Posted January 23, 2015 I ended up getting a Super Green Texas Cichlid. I could'nt resist considering I'm a big crows fan...lol (Taylor 'Tex' Walker for all those who have no idea what i'm on about). Tex is an awesome fish, never had a fish grow so fast. These fish have some serious colour for an American Cichlid. Will post a pic when I can .AntPS: Sad I know! My 11 month old has a toy dog weve called Rex Walker. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
simy696 Posted January 23, 2015 Share Posted January 23, 2015 sorry about your fish and sorry about the crows recent form but my team are going well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted January 25, 2015 Share Posted January 25, 2015 Good to hear from you Ant. Looking forward to some photos. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 26, 2015 Author Share Posted January 26, 2015 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Firemouth Posted January 26, 2015 Share Posted January 26, 2015 Nice fish. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted January 27, 2015 Share Posted January 27, 2015 Strong colour Ant. Are you back at work today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted January 28, 2015 Author Share Posted January 28, 2015 Cheers, not photoshopped either. Yes back at work this week. My 10th year of teaching this year. Getting old! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ged Posted January 28, 2015 Share Posted January 28, 2015 Seems like only a couple years ago that you were at UnI. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benno Posted January 31, 2015 Share Posted January 31, 2015 Awesome fish dude good too see you still in the hobby. Thats one of the best texas ive ever seen, most out our way are deformed but hes perfect good find. Im currently clearing out my dwarfs and angels to go with the one big fish set up again gonna get a green terror again havent had one for years. Having bit of truoble finding a good quality out north here atm tho but im gonna be patient til a ripper pops up and grab him straight away. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ant Posted February 7, 2015 Author Share Posted February 7, 2015 Good to hear from you Benno! Still playing cricket? i found the texas by fluke. Just at my Local LFS. THere were some shockers in the tank. I chose one of the medium size ones that had the best colour. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
benno Posted March 1, 2015 Share Posted March 1, 2015 Nah mate haven't played for a couple of years now. Too busy out in the tinny flicking lures for anything that wants to inhale them haha. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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