albino ancistrus

sid · Post by **sid** » Fri Dec 31, 2004 4:00 pm

Hi All
Im the new daddie to 6 newly hatched albino ancistrus..............really chuffed...........first time for me with plecos...............thinking of giving upthis discus lark .they are too easy

Des · Post by **Des** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 11:47 am

Hi Sid,
Next youve got to try the long finned normal/albino ancistrus. They look superb. All specimens that I have seen for sale, are too small to sex, though.
By the way, how are your L333 doing?.Due to unforseen circumstances, I was unable to buy some from Ricky, However have recently bought some nice 2 to 3" specimens from another source. Hope they are fast growers.
Regards,
Des.

sid · Post by **sid** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 12:54 pm

Hi Des
Havent done nothing with the L333 yet.....will need to get em set up right...........but for now ,im just buzzing with my new babies...............FEEL THE POWER lol..............plecs are cool............discus out .........plecs in (its all your fault rob lol)

Des · Post by **Des** » Sat Jan 01, 2005 7:49 pm

Hi Sid,
Were you able to sex the L333?. My young ones look all the same.
I too used to keep and breed Red Turquoise discus many years ago. I agree with you, PLECS are cool.
Regards,
Des

Tom2600 · Post by **Tom2600** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 1:57 am

How are the young ancirstrus coming on?

Mine spawned the other week and about 20 youngsters were seen in the shell on Thurs (where the spawn took place). Then I checked yesterday and no sign at all? They are in a very busy community tank and there is no sign so I think they have provided a good meal.

They will spawn again however so what is the best hing for me to do to keep the young safe? I only have my L260 grow on tank running, and its temp is 84F so probably too much for young ancistrus? Does anyone know of a net holder I can place in the tank to grown the next lot of young on?

Cheers and Happy New Year to you all.

Tom

Des · Post by **Des** » Sun Jan 02, 2005 10:14 am

Hi Tom2600,

There should be some "net holders" at your lfs.

However you could make something better by
1) Buying a 5 or 6" square "tupperware" container
2) cut a 1 or2" hole on opposite sides
3) Attach net or stocking material over holes using silicone
4)Attach Polystyrene floats using rubberband
5) Float fry container in tank
6) use airstone in container or output from sponge filter

The advantage of the above fry container is that the fry food does not fall out of the bottom ,like it does if using a net bag.The fry are also able to feed on the food and algae that attaches to the side of the container.

Regards,
Des

Tom2600 · Post by **Tom2600** » Mon Jan 03, 2005 12:21 am

Hi Des,

Thanks for your info.

Looks like some DIY is in order, just need to polish off the rest of the ice-cream, the things we do for this hobby!

Cheers

Tom

sid · Post by **sid** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 7:52 am

Well the albino ancistrus are at it again .another cluch of eggs at the back of the cave..................man this is sooooooo easy lol...and Rob .get the kettle on .see ya in a bit

Tom2600 · Post by **Tom2600** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 12:17 pm

Hi Sid,

I agree, once they start there is no stopping them! Mine have just spawned again.

Sadly I left the last spawn with dad and they all disappeared, but it is a community tank. This time I'm rearing them in a net breeder in the tank.

I'm also looking for a good digital camera at the mo (anyone have any recommendations?) so will hopefully be able to get a few pics soon.

Cheers

Tom

Tristan · Post by **Tristan** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 2:46 pm

What sort of camera are you after Tom, and what is your price range, My girlfriend is the tour photographer for the Ladies European golf tour so between us we know a little about photography and cameras, the trouble is that digital is such a fast paced industry that today's dogs danglies

can be tomorrows mutts

.

Tristan

Tom2600 · Post by **Tom2600** » Sun Jan 16, 2005 6:34 pm

Hi Tristan,

Thanks for the reply.

I'm not really into photography but would like a digital camera with a good optical zoom (what is the minimum to best optical zoom I can go for?). Price wise, I don't think I would want to pay more than £300 but I haven't looked into prices so not sure if this is a lot for a digital camera? I do want one with a memory card function though.

My girlfriend's mum just got a digital camcorder with a camera built in, I think I know the answer but are these any good for digital photos?

Thanks again.

Tom

INXS · Post by **INXS** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:26 pm

Yey!!
I have finally gotten eggs from suckie fish!

My smaller albino ancistrus pair are on eggs - the big pair with their own penthouse tank, the fancy food and complicated waterchanges are not doing squat but the little fella in the mixed fish soup tank is on eggs.

My new hero (fish hero).

It's not much and I know they are the easiest but it is a success I really needed

Adam · Post by **Adam** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:36 pm

Well Done INXS

, don't run yourself down It's still an achievement. My 2 have never bred, mind you they are in a busy community tank which is probably not helping matters.

Post by **Barbie** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:38 pm

That's so awesome INXS! Maybe it was that threatening to have a fish fry thinger the other night that did it!

Will this make it easier to have patience til the others get their acts together?

Barbie

McEve · Post by **McEve** » Fri Feb 04, 2005 3:44 pm

That only goes to show that the fish aren't reading the books we are

They often do what they want seems like, no matter what we think they should and shouldnt do

Congrats INXS!

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Congrats of the youngsters!