Electric Blue Acara

[Beth777]

I haven't completely written them off my list, but I do prefer a smaller adult size. I hope yours have a long, healthy life for you to enjoy.

Can't wait til mine get that big. Lol. The good news is there are a lot of other options out there. Just a matter of research and looking around for what will work for your tank.

[Beth777]

Ken, did you go and get the big ones?

[Ken B]

Ken, did you go and get the big ones?

Beth

I went there yesterday and they had 2 of the large ones left. I didn't buy any. I was looking for potential breeders and these guys, actually I think they were both female, didn't look like they would make good breeders.

[JCrizz]

Did anyone go to T&T? How is the store? It's about 2 minutes from my house, but I've never been...

[ptran]

You should check it out. It's a very nice store. I go there once in a while to check out some rare Tangs.

[Beth777]

For educational purposes what was it that you didn't like? I'm sorry you went all that way for nothing. I know there was a 3rd one, was it gone?

Beth

I went there yesterday and they had 2 of the large ones left. I didn't buy any. I was looking for potential breeders and these guys, actually I think they were both female, didn't look like they would make good breeders.

[Beth777]

I haven't been yet, but I want to go soon. That's where I got my first puffer. The store is always so clean and the staff is nice.

Did anyone go to T&T? How is the store? It's about 2 minutes from my house, but I've never been...

[Ken B]

For educational purposes what was it that you didn't like? I'm sorry you went all that way for nothing. I know there was a 3rd one, was it gone?

The sales guy told me he sold some the night before so that left those 2. Good question. When I see large adult fish I wonder if they aren't someone's retired breeders. Those fish are probably old and looked a little worn out. They have been through some difficult times lately! When I am looking for breeders I look for fish that have not reached their adult size yet. This way I know I have a young fish. Those 2 acaras would make nice pets but I think they would not be good breeders. Another aspect to it is that the chances of getting comparable males to pair up with those 2 females is pretty slim. But if I was looking for some cool fish for my s/a tank I would strongly consider those 2. I think they would look better in a few weeks of a well balanced peaceful environment.

Even though I didn't buy any fish, it is always enjoyable to go to city pets.

[ptran]

When I see large adult fish I wonder if they aren't someone's retired breeders. Those fish are probably old and looked a little worn out. They have been through some difficult times lately! When I am looking for breeders I look for fish that have not reached their adult size yet. This way I know I have a young fish.

Very good point!

Side note: that is why I feel hesitated to buy wc fish because I don't know how old they are. LOL. Besides you have to pay a lot more for them.

[Beth777]

Thank you for such a thorough reply. I didn't know for sure, but I thought they looked a bit rough. Poor babies, I hope they get a great home.

I did feel real sorry for the big birds.

The sales guy told me he sold some the night before so that left those 2. Good question. When I see large adult fish I wonder if they aren't someone's retired breeders. Those fish are probably old and looked a little worn out. They have been through some difficult times lately! When I am looking for breeders I look for fish that have not reached their adult size yet. This way I know I have a young fish. Those 2 acaras would make nice pets but I think they would not be good breeders. Another aspect to it is that the chances of getting comparable males to pair up with those 2 females is pretty slim. But if I was looking for some cool fish for my s/a tank I would strongly consider those 2. I think they would look better in a few weeks of a well balanced peaceful environment.

Even though I didn't buy any fish, it is always enjoyable to go to city pets.

[Beth777]

I always get fish that are small because I hope to have many years with them.

Very good point!

Side note: that is why I feel hesitated to buy wc fish because I don't know how old they are. LOL. Besides you have to pay a lot more for them.

[JCrizz]

Very good point!

Side note: that is why I feel hesitated to buy wc fish because I don't know how old they are. LOL. Besides you have to pay a lot more for them.

wc fish?

Sent from my SM-N910V using Tapatalk

[troy tucker]

Wild caught

[Ken B]

Very good point!

Side note: that is why I feel hesitated to buy wc fish because I don't know how old they are. LOL. Besides you have to pay a lot more for them.

Absolutely! But if you buy a fish that is 1/2 to 3/4 grown then you know you have a young adult. WC can be good if you want to introduce new blood into your breeding colonies. I wonder especially with africans just how close these fish are bred. You buy 30 fry from a breeder and they may all be from the same parents. Then you grow them and they start breeding. There has to be a point where the fry are inferior in some way. But I don't know when that might be. But introduce wild caught and you have strengthened the blood lines in the colony. I have an angel spawn and most of the fry are not able to swim correctly. I think this is because the angels are too closely interbred. I will try one more spawn and if I get the same results I will sell all of them and recommend that they not be bred! These are those "blue" angels we were talking about last week.

[ptran]

Keep the females. Sell all the males and buy a wild male for the ladies.