Ok I just bought this zebra I found on-line two days ago for a $125.....ouuuuch My newborn could go without formula for a couple days, right???
This was the only one he had since he said he specializes in Discus. But when I got him home his stomach was really suncken in, so I put him in a breeding floating net to try to get some food directly to him. So last night he ate all his bloodworms.
But here he is'
http://homepage.mac.com/jerms_5/Zebra_P ... lbum3.html
I will put the other 3 wilds up soon.
Tell me what you think???
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Wow, $125 for that little guy? I am so unsure what the going market is for these guys right now. Getting F-1 generation though really insures that the wild stock stays in place plus you get to see the full life span of the fish (20+ years). I know that some larger zebras were going for that much on Aquabid.com before it went down.
You pictures are awesome btw. Keep up the good work! He/She/It looks nice!
You pictures are awesome btw. Keep up the good work! He/She/It looks nice!
Try feeding him frozen daphnia or cyclopeeze. I have no idea what the nutritional difference is, but it will definitely help him condition as fast as anything I've ever seen.
I really need to take pictures of my L134. I thought my zebras looked fat before they spawned, but these things have stripes all stretched out of shape from their tummies!
He looks to be a very cute little bugger, with good shape and striping and what not. I have a feeling zebras are going to become worth what people are willing to pay. Hopefully that will settle down and a price will be cut and dry by the time I can get around to selling any fry next summer.
Barbie
I really need to take pictures of my L134. I thought my zebras looked fat before they spawned, but these things have stripes all stretched out of shape from their tummies!
He looks to be a very cute little bugger, with good shape and striping and what not. I have a feeling zebras are going to become worth what people are willing to pay. Hopefully that will settle down and a price will be cut and dry by the time I can get around to selling any fry next summer.
Barbie
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oi... we'll have non of that one here......wrong website.!!
Barbie let me re-phrase the kind gentlemans request!!!
Could one please see a photgraphic image of ones fat L134?
Anyway jerms, I thin it's a little male. Bit it is very hard to tell at that size.
Barbie let me re-phrase the kind gentlemans request!!!
Could one please see a photgraphic image of ones fat L134?
Anyway jerms, I thin it's a little male. Bit it is very hard to tell at that size.
The perfect white lie..."Of course I didn't pay that much for the fish honey"
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I know Du ma $125 was pretty crazy! But I had the money and my birthday is coming up,so what the hell. (Thats the same excuse I used with my wife,it works prety well ) But I have seen them here in Los Angeles for $200 and they are under 1"!! The ones I saw on Aquabid are usually F1s going for $75-100.
Do you think I should deworm him some way? I know wandj used a flake food from florida guppies plus, but is there something i can get off the shelf quick?
One thing i noticed is when I feed him he eats right away, and hasn't shown any wieght gain, but than again I only had him for three days now.....so I guess time will tell.
Do you think I should deworm him some way? I know wandj used a flake food from florida guppies plus, but is there something i can get off the shelf quick?
One thing i noticed is when I feed him he eats right away, and hasn't shown any wieght gain, but than again I only had him for three days now.....so I guess time will tell.
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I'd say the fact you have only had him for 3 days.....AND you have actually seen him feed is a definate good sign. I've had my 4 zebras for just a little over 4 months and I still havent witnessed a full blown feeding session although they always have full bellies and have recently bred for me. I do suspect that my Zebras are munching on the snails and snail eggs in the tank which obviouslt contributes to their health and condition. Some folks hate snails......personally, I love them...they just have soooooo many uses.
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