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So here are a few pictures I got tonight. I dont think they are the best but they will give you a better idea of what the fish looks like :)
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Last edited by geoff_tropheus; 06-15-2009, 09:04 AM.
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
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I got to see them at Mike's - they look nice.300+RR (8-10 ft x 30"x30") - Waiting to find it... Lake Tanganyikan
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As you can see in the last picture, that is the alpha male who's territory is less than 6" from the Alpha Male Kiku and they BARELY care the other one is there. I find it so fascinating that the Kiku and Chilambo could not care less than the other trophs variant is there.
The second to last picture I said was the alpha, the last picture is any of the beta males looks like him. The majority still show a lot more green in their fins and body.
I have noticed that the lesser males of the Kiku attempts to look like the lesser Chilambo but I dont know what the deal is, the alpha and beta male Kiku can find the needle in a haystack constantly. There is body damage to the Kiku males as there have been fights, the Chilambo only two males ever fight. I have YET to see a fight break out between the Kiku and the Chilambo
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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i noticed this today when i stopped by its wierd they don't pay any attention to each other at all . lookin very nice jesper.Originally posted by Zulaab View PostComment
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Just be careful Jesper, sp.reds are some of the worst at making hybrid fish.380G For Sale $3000 Acrylic tank & stand
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Geoff -- I with you, but I just find it strange that so far I have not noticed at all 8 male Kiku attempting at all to hit it with any of the 20+ female Chilambo's
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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Maybe they wait until the lights go out!
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Originally posted by jeebus View PostMaybe they wait until the lights go out!
For your sake you want them to stay separated :)
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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maybe that explains why they leave each other alone.I ate my fish that died.
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Interesting reading. I need to complete it but it makes me think :)
How you like the pictures ?
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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Regarding the reading, from what I see in my tanks I agree with the conclusion stated in the paper. Whenever I have kept more than one type of tropheus together they have left each other alone. Same like what you are seeing basically. Not saying cross breeding can't take place in a tank but the risk of it maybe lower than people generally think.
Regarding the pictures, they look awsome man. They are in really good shape. Everyone is eating right?
Do you have both bulbs on when you're taking the pictures? I see a little blue tint in them.I ate my fish that died.
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Yeah both bulbs are on in all those pictures..
I am going to remove the blue actinic 03 light and replace them at some point with the UV Lighting Company 96w PC 12k 50/50 light when I have a chance.. Need to get the rest of the cabinet too, so the light will look nice.
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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Beautiful pics, Jesper. The colors on those guys is subtle and gorgeous.
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Thank you Mark !
What fish do Jesper have
180 WC T. Moorii Chilambo +1 Petro trewavasae.
110 Cyps, WC Xeno Spilopterus Kipili WC/F1/F2 T. sp red Kiku
58 S. Decorus
"The problem with socialism is that eventually you run out of other people's money." -Margaret ThatcherComment
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I like the fourth picture... alot.Scarecrow : I haven't got a brain... only straw.
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