WOW- and HOLY COW-
I have been sick with a cold all week and mostly ignoring the fish and tanks. But for some reason I just decided to do a cave check. To my delight and amazement I just discovered fatty atop a clutch of eggs. More amazing he is using a clamshell type cave made from terra cotta pot pieces. This is the first spawn in this cave as well as the first one in a non slate cave.
So the alpha male is on wigglers and fatty is on eggs. Santa has struck again. I think I can actually get some pics of it all since this is not a typically tight slate cave they have used til now. If I don't collapse back into bed I will try and grab some shots.
Santa Strikes Again- 2nd Spawn
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Santa Strikes Again- 2nd Spawn
What makes the common person uncommon is common sense.
Merry Christmas!! Maybe you will bring some luck to our Zebs too (I did a water change after a snowstorm....maybe that will get them going).
Which brings up a good point. When is the best time to do those water changes? As the storm is coming in, during, or after?
Also, how big of a water change and what type of water and what temp?
Which brings up a good point. When is the best time to do those water changes? As the storm is coming in, during, or after?
Also, how big of a water change and what type of water and what temp?
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I just follow my normal wc routine- that is 40-50% weekly. I actually temp match the new water to the tank temp. Many folks swear by cooler water, I have never used this method. As for the timing my best guess is as it approaches or during, though sometimes shortly after- ie inside 12-24 hours has worked too.
What makes the common person uncommon is common sense.