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This is where you can find updates on all the CAST species spread out around the USA. All users will post there pics, videos, ect right here.

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tank looks good

Amazing!

I put the Mbipia in with 6 dither fish, 6 Endlers...when I came home today, 3 are missing...even though the Mbipia are listed as herbivores, them must eat other fish when given a chance..no sign at all of the other fish...

lol I would keep them species only. Just my thought.

Yea, that is what I intended but it helped my Kribs feel more comfortable when I got them. The Mbipia are very active, still swimming in school formation and love to eat.

Two week update...fish are growing...have some green water problems but that should clear up as tank ages. The largest of my brood is starting to develop some maroon on the outer edges of the fins.
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The saulosi I got are growing nicely, not fast by any means but I'm excited watching them grow. As soon as I get the tank better decorated I'll try and get some pics uploaded. I'm pretty sure there are a couple males. Even with them being small I can spot some black on their fins and some egg spots. Hey kory, when can I get the cool CAST signature attached to my posts?

Nice looking fish Aspencer

Hi everyone,

I wanted to give an update. Unfortunately it's not a good one.

The greenwoodi males are obviously not getting along. Yesterday I found a small male dead by the pump and tonight I noticed one of the larger males, pretty beat up.

I've noticed a little chasing but have not noticed any bullying. I'm down to 5 and 1 of the 5 is in a floating basket for now.

Here is a few PICS and then a video before I pulled him out.

His right eye looks bad
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and lost his color
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Floating Basket
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Video
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Till Next time, hopefully with better news
Zuly

Good luck Zuly !!!

Thank you proyect01!

Tonight he is still kicking in his floating basket. Swimming around a little crooked, did not eat but he is still alive.

i hope he lives! where'd you get that basket? looks handy. i have a breeder fry box but that one looks nicer.

Weekly update: Tank is still has some green water but getting better. I have added more plants and pots to simulate rocky environment with places to hide.
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Only the largest is showing any color but all are getting larger.
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Looking great!

what about some rocks ?

proyect01 wrote:

what about some rocks ?

I have a couple of other planted tanks and thought this would make gardening easier....7^)

Do you think I need rocks since they can hide between and in the pots...

Pam Chin has just bare tanks for her fish.

Just asking not arguing since I have not raised rock dwellers before.

You are fine with the pots
I only ask for the look nothing else

nice tanks!

good job

Weekly update...he is boss of the tank...almost 3 inches now and really coloring up...more than what the picture shows...
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Hi aspencer a world of advise please be careful with that circuit breaker box behind the tank and water. You don't want any water getting in there

Very nice!

jaiko1975 wrote:

Hi aspencer a world of advise please be careful with that circuit breaker box behind the tank and water. You don't want any water getting in there

Not ideal but that is the ONLY place in our house for a tank. It is above the top of the tank so I cannot foresee a problem getting water up there.

also moister from the tank can be an issue in the long run