MoliroMan Posted November 30, 2005 Author Share Posted November 30, 2005 Thanks guys for the compliments! It was a lucky shot with the GKs! I think they are starting to breed and enjoying the higher kH. However, i am not sure if i have enough since there is only 4 of them but they are really taking special interest in one another. With my luck i may have 4 males. But hopefully my wildcaughts will turn up soon! Hey guys, let see more tropheus pics! I don't want to be the only one posting them. Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted November 30, 2005 Share Posted November 30, 2005 OK Dave, Still the same fish but here is an update to show that my moliros are happy and growing up well. The first 2-3 males are staring to assert their dominance and loose their juvie stripes (first pic). The photo doesn't do him justice unfortunatley. and one of the lesser males. -Mat- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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parrdog Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 That first shot just jumps out and smacks you across the face . I absolutely love it. I also love your Moliro shot. Good work and thanks for reviving the thread, hopefully everyone can fire up and get some more shots up. How's the WC GK front coming along? Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wormboy Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Nice one Dave, that photo of the Ilangis at the bottom is an absolute cracker, i just cant get mine to stay still long enough to get a photo like that. I can't wait to see if my moliros will colour up as well as yours. -Mat- Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hi all, Well I’m finally a Tropheus keeper again. Over the years I have kept duboisi Kigoma Tanzania, sp. Black Bemba Zaire, moorii Kasanga Tanzania and for a very short time (a few hrs because Andy bought them off me a few hrs after I did ) moorii Ilangi Nkamba Bay. On the weekend I purchased a colony of Tropheus sp. Kaiser Ikola Tanzania. Here are a few pics of what I have kept and a few of the Ikola. Better pics of the Ikola to follow. duboisi Kigoma Tanzania sp. Black Bemba Zaire moorii Kasanga Tanzania moorii Ilangi Nkamba Bay sp. Kaiser Ikola Tanzania Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hey Ben, that band on your Ikola is very impressive. Good to hear you're keeping these cute little fellas again . Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoliroMan Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 Thanks guys! I was holding out for days resisting the urge to post to revive the thread but i could see the thread disappearing from the front page!!! I couldn't let that happen. I hope the MOds don't mind this! But come on guys, i wouldn't need to do this if u would all help out sometime and let us know what is happening in your little tropheus world!! I am sure u could spare some time away from your tropheus to pick up a camera and take some pics! Also, those new Tropheus converts, we want to see pics of your nubie setups! Great to hear how things are coming along. And we haven't heard much from the President of the Tropheus club lately and i am sure we would luv some updated Lufubu pics! Jamie....I am waiting for the arrival of my WC Golden Kazumba on the 20th of December courtesy of Nigel!! Will post some pics when i get them. Wormboy...i got a little trick to get my ilangi to stay still...i take pics when i do a water change. I change up to 75% of the water and they have very little room to swim away that way so i can take some pics. Don't worry, it isn't for very long and they tend to colour up nicely when the new water is going in! Ben....Great to see u have seen the light and returned to the Tropheus club!!! Where did u get those ikolas from, they look amazing!! Nice solid yellow band!! Have u got any spare females? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hey Dave, sounds like you could be in for a nice Chrissy present mate . What tank are you putting them in, or are you getting that 6x2x2 you always wanted ? Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoliroMan Posted December 12, 2005 Author Share Posted December 12, 2005 only going into a 5 foot aquaone tank with 10 ikolas. If i win the lotto i might buy a few 10 foot tanks!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted December 12, 2005 Share Posted December 12, 2005 Hey hey Dave, Great pics as always getting better and better each time methinks. Those Ilangi's are special!! Lufubus going great guns as are all the rest. The new tanks have started to arrive we have 6 x 6 footers on their stands waiting to go with the rest arriving in time for Christmas. The T's are all eyeing their new homes and counting down the minutes. The quality of these new tanks is outstanding and so far removed from the crap we were almost stuck with before, that they have to be seen to be believed. The old adage 'you get what you pay for' has never been truer Once they are set up, all shiny and new, filled with excited, cranky T's I will play pretend photographer once again. Good to see life in the thread again. Cheers Aline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoliroMan Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Hi President Aline!!! Do u offer one year boarding for tropheus colonies? Where did u get those tanks from? Would be good to know when i can finally get my first 6 footer! When everything is setup i would greatly appreciate a guided tour! thx Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Hi Dave, Guided tours to special people always available Our new tanks were ordered through Anthony at Auburn Aquariums - his supplier is suberb. Need to feed my fish right now before they come upstairs looking for me. Cheers Aline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted December 13, 2005 Share Posted December 13, 2005 Good to hear everything is on track Aline . It must be nice to get them in time for Chrissy too. Too bad this time of year is so manic that you won't have time to set 'em up . Keep us updated, Jamie (wondering if he's special enough to get one of these tours of yours ). Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoliroMan Posted December 13, 2005 Author Share Posted December 13, 2005 Aline...i think Jamie and I deserve a tropheus tour!!!!! Please? Also i am looking for a place to rent in Woonona so maybe we can be neighbours and i could come visit frequently!!! I bought a 4 by 2 by 2 tank from Auburn and it is still in great shape! I luv how the lids are designed to slide easily on the top. Also the furniture is rock solid and i guess is worth the extra u pay for it! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Get out Aline, and get out now!!!! . Just thought I'd post and say that I also increased the kH in my tank and I must say that the colours on the Moops are much brighter. I'm going to gradually increase the buffer over the next few water changes to bring the kH up to 18. At the moment it's sitting at around 15-16. I'll let you guys know if there's increased breeding behaviour as the kH rises. Seeyas, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoliroMan Posted December 14, 2005 Author Share Posted December 14, 2005 Jamie...i think Aline has already moved house or at least bought a killer guard dog trained to attack suspicious looking Asians!!! You are welcome to come anytime mate! I think u should consider keeping tropheus in that octagonal setup!!! Then u can post on the forum boasting about the smallest setup u can keep tropheus successfully in!!!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted December 14, 2005 Share Posted December 14, 2005 Jamie...i think Aline has already moved house or at least bought a killer guard dog trained to attack suspicious looking Asians!!! ← Nope still here but have not one dog, but three - trained to attack all that attack me - but leave well meaning T lovers alone, even you Dave The black belgian shephard cross however may nip you heels every now and again - just ask Josh Hope to see you all in person real soon. Aline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoliroMan Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 Aline..my luv for dogs is nearly as much as for tropheus, i use to keep a sable German Shepherd!!! Would luv to visit your tropheus and dogs soon! Should we all come at once? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MoliroMan Posted December 15, 2005 Author Share Posted December 15, 2005 I was having a discussion with Nigel today and am seriously considering removing all my coral sand substrate and limestone holey rock because there may be a tendency for the Seachem salts and buffers to adversely react with these "reactive" substrates!!! Maybe the reason why my Gh is so elevated! What do all u tropheus owners out there think about this? thx Dave Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ben Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Some more pics for you all. More here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Ben, they look beautiful mate . As they say, it's not what you know, but who you know . Keep the pics up mate, Jamie. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Josh Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Jamie...i think Aline has already moved house or at least bought a killer guard dog trained to attack suspicious looking Asians!!! LOL.gif Dont worry about it Dave the dog isnt a racist, he attacks everybody. I have been there a few times and he still loves to get me when I visit, just dont were your good pants. Jamie Once you see the driveway you will only visit once Ben They look like a very nice group of fish Josh Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TropheusQueen Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 Hey hey, Just spent the afternoon with Nigel (thank you for looking after us as usual )and left poorer but happy - though they were mainly cats uuuggghhhh for Matty and rocks for me . Highlight of the day though, I saw your Golden Kazumbas - Dave they were spectacular and BIG. There is also a King Kazumba with beautiful facial markings that kind of ruled the rest. Might have to pit him against King Bulu . Also saw the Ndole Red's who were also displaying great colour but will be spectacular when in their own home. I have set up the first of the new six foots for the big cats and they are settled and looking for hidey holes. I have told them however that they will be relinquishing their abode for the T's when the 5's arrive . Pretty Ikola Ben Cheers Aline Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
parrdog Posted December 18, 2005 Share Posted December 18, 2005 I can't wait to see those GKs and Ndoles . Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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