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Maternity Ward - 05/04/09

Discussion in 'Freshwater Aquariums & Fish Photos' started by James0816, May 4, 2009.

  1. James0816

    James0816 Thread Starter New Member

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    Well...this has turned into a very "busy" (if you know what I mean ;) ) tank.

    Baby Oto's and prego yellow shrimp:


    Oto eggs:
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    James0816, May 4, 2009
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  2. NoThing29

    NoThing29 New Member

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    wow cool!
    u have such luck with ottos...
     
    NoThing29, May 5, 2009
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  3. Anthony

    Anthony Active Member

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    Hopefully my Ottos will spawn at some point.
     
    Anthony, May 5, 2009
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  4. LemonDiscus

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    I would not even know if anything other than Discus spawns in my tank! Too many plants!!!! I also usually dont pay the "workers" any mind.... They are there to work and not be seen! :)
     
    LemonDiscus, May 6, 2009
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  5. James0816

    James0816 Thread Starter New Member

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    Growing out nicely! Found two nice and plump little guys. One is really working over the leaves of the crypt jungle.

    Also, the eggs have hatched. Saw three really itty bitty ones hanging around.
     
    James0816, May 6, 2009
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    can you give us more info i want to breed them =D
     
    stevenrox, May 6, 2009
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  7. Guidoman888

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    Lemon, dont be so hard on your corys and cardinals! the're superawesome.
     
    Guidoman888, May 7, 2009
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  8. LemonDiscus

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    Im not hard on them.... just dont really pay them any mind.... They are just too small!!!

    My cardinal shoal only has 4 so that really is not very impressive. Plus Cardinals are photosensitive when egg and wiggler even for a while as free swimming.... meaning there is a 0% chance of having the Cardinals spawn....

    I do actually see the Corys all the time and I have to say, short of the Discus, they are my 2nd favorite in the tank.... I really only see them when I put food in the tank though :confused:

    Guido... you have NO idea how thick the vegetation is in my tank... none at all! I really cant see much of anything unless it is front and center :confused:
     
    LemonDiscus, May 7, 2009
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  9. Guidoman888

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    I was just kidding :p If i were you i'd feel exactly the same ^^
     
    Guidoman888, May 7, 2009
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  10. James0816

    James0816 Thread Starter New Member

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    All still well so far. I spot check from time to time.
     
    James0816, May 8, 2009
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  11. Aironia

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    did you have any idea your ottos were prego? i have this otto and when she (it) is on the glass her tummy is sooo round and huge. i think i just had alot for them to eat, but my son swears her (its) belly is getting bigger.

    Got anymore pics of the lil ones?
     
    Aironia, May 9, 2009
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  12. James0816

    James0816 Thread Starter New Member

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    Fat is good. It's a sign that they have plenty to eat. I've got a few pics to download from the camera.
     
    James0816, May 10, 2009
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  13. James0816

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    Still working the camera. Just can't seem to get any real good pics of the wee ones.

    Here's a shot of one of the older babies.
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    James0816, May 11, 2009
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