Time is all we have... before we get much older. :lol: Honestly though, you're better off waiting til either a better offer comes along or simply til your young ones get old enough to breed (assuming you have a female in the making). Again good luck, and I'm sure if someone is interested in a joint ...

No problem mate. I hope that my input was useful to you.

How old are the juveniles you have?

I used to be a student myself and know that feeling of helplessness!

Also does anyone have photos of the fish in question (Wildwoods)?

Hi Andrew, I live vary close to Wildwoods and would go so far as to say: Don't bother! At those prices they can keep them. What to do? Be a little patient... I can understand your frustrations. But if you have waited this long, why not wait to see what happens with the juveniles you have? At the and...

I too have a tank with MEGA turn over per hour... I use a Fluval FX5, but because the filter has valve taps on the input and output the flow can be regulated. That means that at feeding time the filter doesn't have to be switched off but merely turned down till the food can settle at the bottom. Do ...

Could be a young female... Although I am inclined to say that it looks to be a bullnose.

http://www.zebrapleco.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=1793

Trapping deaths do occur no matter how strong a fish might be.

...So what Smith says is also valid as they can't kill post yolk sac fry... No disrespect intended Smith... I promise. And I do agree that they won't go into a cave to fetch eggs. What concerns me is what if an inexperienced father kicks the eggs out and the shrimps get to them before I get home? T...

Nothing to worry about yet... My juveniles used to slap the living daylights out of my amanoes when I had them quarantined together.

I am pretty sure that the Cherry Shrimps will be fine. How's the river tank going?

There are accounts of 15 year olds that are still breeding... That's not to detract from alistair's achievement... I hope that some of us will still own our original first batch in 11 years time!

I am a bit late here... FEMALE!

Its easier to find boys than girls... You should have no problems.

I thought it was a bummer... I have 5 amanos myself.

Although I do think that it is upto each individual what they choose to keep in their tank... So what Smith says is also valid as they can't kill post yolk sac fry.

How old are your zebs anyway?

Take a look at this...

http://www.zebrapleco.com/forum/viewtop ... shrimp+egg

That post highlights the dangers of keeping amano shrimp with your breeding stock.

Looks more like a hybrid than an L173. Where did you get this fish from? And are you planning to breed it?

Regards

Bader

Thanks for the replies C.E and PM, I value your input. Firstly I'd like to say what a fantastic filter the Fluval FX5 really is. For the price I could have gone for a web deal on an Eheim Pro II. But I am glad my girlfriend didn't!!! It does everything for you this "pond filter" :lol: I di...

That is an awesome setup. I am planning on converting my setup to a river setup myself, so some of the stuff learned from this thread will definately be of use. Come to think of it... I never thought of using a filter to create the current. Well done mate. Can't wait to see the pictures when you put...