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by craigzeb
Mon Mar 11, 2013 10:24 pm
Forum: Fishy Photos
Topic: my set up and zeb pics
Replies: 8
Views: 10191

Re: my set up and zeb pics

hi kris thanks for comment yeh they like the round ones more and have spawned in them 3 times now mine have done it twice straight after a water change and once when i was due to change water i put some bigger square ones in as hiding places and to create gaps under my slate dividers so zebs can hid...
by craigzeb
Sat Mar 09, 2013 10:20 pm
Forum: Fishy Photos
Topic: my set up and zeb pics
Replies: 8
Views: 10191

my set up and zeb pics

alpha male in his cave to to the right
alpha male in his cave to to the right
females waiting to be let in
females waiting to be let in
baby zeb hiding under rocks
baby zeb hiding under rocks
my set up
my set up
3 spawns in 4 months and showing signs again
by craigzeb
Sat Mar 02, 2013 9:00 pm
Forum: Help !!
Topic: anyone had babies suddenly die ???
Replies: 3
Views: 7295

Re: anyone had babies suddenly die ???

cheers stevie yeh all mine look healthy eatin well chunky for their size too keep water clean as do about 60% each week just didnt understand what happened to them just had another spawn too so thats nov dec and feb ive had 1 had 24 and ive spotted at least another 10 if not more they all hide under...
by craigzeb
Thu Feb 28, 2013 7:28 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: Method in raising zebra fry.
Replies: 5
Views: 6590

Re: Method in raising zebra fry.

i leave mine in with parents i have 9 zebs and about 35 babies now all in same tank 180l they are all growing nice and quite chunky they will get food as it gets stuck in tight small places where they can only go i use tetra prima crushed up with hikari carnivour tablets crushed up too for my babies...
by craigzeb
Sun Feb 24, 2013 11:53 pm
Forum: Tank Set-Up's
Topic: Recommended Water Parameters for Zebra Pleco
Replies: 2
Views: 7563

Re: Recommended Water Parameters for Zebra Pleco

yes your tank is not cycled proper and will prob take a few months or longer id not put your zebs in there as they will prob die too unless you keep changing water every couple of days to keep ammonia away and nitrites if they get to hi it willl kill your fish either keep changing water or find some...
by craigzeb
Sun Feb 24, 2013 6:59 pm
Forum: Help !!
Topic: anyone had babies suddenly die ???
Replies: 3
Views: 7295

anyone had babies suddenly die ???

i have had 3 spawns now and lost 3 babies recently 1 i saw do a spirral swin up towards the top of the tank then died then i found another 2 on diff days just floating at the bottom of my tank no marks on them or signs of illness ??? just wondered if anyone else has had this happen. do you think it ...
by craigzeb
Sat Feb 16, 2013 9:08 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: 2 spawns in 2 days
Replies: 6
Views: 5977

Re: 2 spawns in 2 days

well did a water change today and checked caves 1 male sat on wriggling eggs other cave nothing female must have escaped or something as only got 1 spawn but still happy better than none :) :)
by craigzeb
Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: 2 spawns in 2 days
Replies: 6
Views: 5977

Re: 2 spawns in 2 days

supposed to say luck :loldude: :loldude: :loldude: :loldude: :loldude: :loldude: :loldude: :loldude: just spotted that :lol: :lol:
by craigzeb
Mon Feb 11, 2013 11:00 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: 2 spawns in 2 days
Replies: 6
Views: 5977

Re: 2 spawns in 2 days

cheers stevie im going to lift the other cave up to double check wed at water change time but i had 2 in my spawning cave then like i said next cave but 1` i noticed 2 curled up at the back then went back to check again and female had gone and male was on the eggs just made me smile all the effort i...
by craigzeb
Sun Feb 10, 2013 10:53 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: 2 spawns in 2 days
Replies: 6
Views: 5977

2 spawns in 2 days

After 2 spawns in nov and dec I found 2 Zebs at it again in the same cave then just before I found a zeb in another cave trapped and hey presto 5 min later eggs in the cave so lots more babies to add to the 24 born before Christmas can't believe my lick :x :lol: :lol:
by craigzeb
Sun Jan 20, 2013 10:39 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Feeding and water changes
Replies: 5
Views: 5094

Re: Feeding and water changes

yes mine is treated tap water too thats all ive ever used its ph in my tank is between 6.5 - 7 gh is about 4-5 i have bare bottom tank too which is easier to vac out and keep clean just added another zeb today got from another bloodline i have 9 adults in total now and 24 babies :loldude: going to g...
by craigzeb
Sat Jan 19, 2013 11:01 pm
Forum: Introduce Yourself
Topic: Feeding and water changes
Replies: 5
Views: 5094

Re: Feeding and water changes

hi mate i feed mine hikari carnivor tablets ,tetra prima,everyday and frozen cooked prawns once in a while i change my water each wk now about 50% and i have them in a 190l tank i have had 2 spawns recently too, before i started keeping on top of my water changes i was doing them every 2wks about 60...
by craigzeb
Wed Jan 16, 2013 9:59 pm
Forum: General Fish Chat
Topic: do females fight for male ??
Replies: 2
Views: 15912

do females fight for male ??

my male is in his cave and have 3 zebs hanging around and they keep chasing each other off and wacking tails are these females fighting for attention ??? :loldude: :loldude: :loldude:
by craigzeb
Tue Jan 08, 2013 8:07 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: 16 new babies
Replies: 4
Views: 5137

Re: 16 new babies

that makes 32 zebs in my 190l tank hope they all be ok in there :loldude:
mite look at selling some on or swapping for some other zebs from other bloodlines :D :D
by craigzeb
Sun Jan 06, 2013 9:39 pm
Forum: General Care and Breeding
Topic: 2nd spawn in a month
Replies: 6
Views: 5513

Re: 2nd spawn in a month

counted up yesterday after a water change i found 16 baby zebs hiding under my rock and airstone 24 newbies in total ill be over run at this rate :loldude: think ill have to get rid of some in a few months or swap with some other zebs of the same age with other breeders :wav: :wav: :wav: :wav: :wav:...