tank pics

Jo · Post by Jo » Wed Apr 27, 2005 9:29 pm

Here is one of my tank:

Here are 3 eyeing up a cave;

Andrew C · Post by **Andrew C** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:10 pm

Jo
Nice tank

How many Zebras do you have ?

Where do you get your Zebras from, just wondering if you scour the fish shops down South like i do, or is there a good Scottish source that you know of

Jo · Post by Jo » Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:26 pm

Cheers Andrew i have 10 plecs i have had most of them for about 1.5 years. I got mine from trimar who used to be a good source before the ban and i got some from riverside aquaria in stirling , but like u i have not seen any for sale in a long long time.

Andrew C · Post by **Andrew C** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:45 pm

Jo
Never even thought of phoning Riverside Aquaria, got fish from there a couple of years ago.
I had just bought a trio for £240 when Trimar started advertising them for £130 per fish, so i didn't bother and have paid for it since

Did manage to get a 1.5 inch young zebra a couple of months ago after phoning around the fish shops that advertise in Practical Fishkeeping Magazine.
I think i was just very lucky that day

Good luck in breeding them

Andrew.

Jo · Post by Jo » Wed Apr 27, 2005 10:56 pm

I know the feeling its a nightmare trying to get them now, i just hope the ban doesnt last too much longer, even then it will probs take a while for the hype to die down. I need all the luck i can get breeding them .......i think they are all males lol....but ill try and get some close ups so i can get opinions.

discusred · Post by **discusred** » Wed Apr 27, 2005 11:00 pm

Very nice tank-setup

Is very nice to see how other setup theres zebra tank.

Patrik

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Fri Apr 29, 2005 12:08 am

Nice setup you have there Jo

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I wouldn't worry about them all being males, I thought that of my lot for a while. You soon learn to tell the sexual differences, it becomes more apparent as they mature. If you post some close up pictures under the male or female thread I'm sure the guys here will put your mind at rest

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Adam

Cascudo · Post by **Cascudo** » Fri May 06, 2005 4:57 pm

Nice tank!

I noticed that you have Amano shrimps in the tank as well.
I also had them as a company for the zebra's... Untill yesterday

They really make a good company for the zebra's, because they won't bother the adults or the fry. And they clean the tank from algues and food leftovers

The reason I moved them yesterday to the community tank was that I saw one eating a zebra egg, that was kicked out of the cave by the male

Depending on the breeding habits that your zebra's may develop, it could be a point of consideration.

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Fri May 06, 2005 5:59 pm

Hi Jo,

I would have to agree with Cascudo, whilst Amano shrimp are ok with adult zebras I wouldn't trust them with zebra eggs. I removed all the shrimps from my zebra tank a couple of months ago and put them in my community tank. It's a shame really as they are excellent scavengers and they help to liven up a zebra tank.

Adam

Jo · Post by Jo » Fri May 06, 2005 6:06 pm

Thanks for the warning i never considered that they would eat the eggs (if i ever get any). I think i will remove them just incase better safe than sorry eh. I also have some hatchets so the tank will still have something to look at when all the zebras are hiding although thats rare as mine seem to very active.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Sun May 15, 2005 9:23 pm

hi jo,
just wondering where or how you got your slate cut straight so you could make those nifty little cave's??

thank's kev

Des · Post by **Des** » Mon May 16, 2005 12:08 am

Kev,
For cave info, take a look here:
http://www.zebrapleco.com/forum/viewtopic.php?t=186
Regards,
Des.

Jo · Post by Jo » Mon May 16, 2005 10:02 am

I bought some from Captain caveman but now im having ago myself after buying a tile cutter as I think my zeb is outgrowing its cave.

Kev · Post by **Kev** » Mon May 16, 2005 1:18 pm

thank's for the info guy's

really help's.

Kev