Mindy wrote:I don't have the Royal Farlowella. I think mine is Farlowella Vittata. I've had it since last summer, so nearly a year, and I can't see any whiskers on the snout. Here's a couple pix if it helps. I went out looking for a friend today as it happens! No joy though...
I got my 4ft tank second hand, and it's hopelessly scratched Nothing to with me guv, honest!
Yep, she sure does look like Farlowella vittata, and the two rows of belly plates help aim indentification in that direction. By the way, females have a longer, thinner "snout", that of course never develops whiskers. Snouts of males are shorter, stubbier, and when in breeding condition, get the whiskers. Judging by your photo, you have a female
Best, Barb
Currently run 25+ tanks and 6 above ground ponds. Breed many species of fish, including catfish, plecos, angels, Uaru's, German Blue Rams, livebearers, even snails.
Thank you for the identification... that is so helpful! I had a suspicion it was female, but it's just "one of my feelings", nothing I could rationalise.
How wonderful it is to see those eggs!!! And so obliging of them to lay on the glass where you can see and take pictures! I'm looking forward to seeing the progress!
The eggs have hatched! Here are some pics of my new "Kids".
Best, Barb
Currently run 25+ tanks and 6 above ground ponds. Breed many species of fish, including catfish, plecos, angels, Uaru's, German Blue Rams, livebearers, even snails.
Here is one of my baby German Blue Rams having a look at the "new guy".
Currently run 25+ tanks and 6 above ground ponds. Breed many species of fish, including catfish, plecos, angels, Uaru's, German Blue Rams, livebearers, even snails.
Currently run 25+ tanks and 6 above ground ponds. Breed many species of fish, including catfish, plecos, angels, Uaru's, German Blue Rams, livebearers, even snails.
Here are the eggs right before they started to hatch
Currently run 25+ tanks and 6 above ground ponds. Breed many species of fish, including catfish, plecos, angels, Uaru's, German Blue Rams, livebearers, even snails.
Currently run 25+ tanks and 6 above ground ponds. Breed many species of fish, including catfish, plecos, angels, Uaru's, German Blue Rams, livebearers, even snails.
Probably close to 100 All the eggs you see in the photo pretty much hatched out!! All babies alive and eating well today too!
Barb
Currently run 25+ tanks and 6 above ground ponds. Breed many species of fish, including catfish, plecos, angels, Uaru's, German Blue Rams, livebearers, even snails.
Nothing to with me guv, honest!
I'm looking forward to seeing the progress!
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