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š Iāll not show this to the ringleader of my embers who was pecking about on the substrate earlier.They're like if tetras were smart, which is funny and a bit dangerous.
š Iāll not show this to the ringleader of my embers who was pecking about on the substrate earlier.They're like if tetras were smart, which is funny and a bit dangerous.
I thought it was a very interesting place, the bit I LOVED was the wall at the back left which was just full of fascinating fish of all types all mixed up together. All very healthy and lots of top choices. A lot of gobies which is always lovely to see, a few lovely unusual nano fish. It's definitely going in my rotation of shops now, and will check there when I get another tank cos I'm sooooo stocked up now lol. I don't think they were low stocked, but it's quite all over the place, but tbh I quite like that, feels like you might discover some treasure (I definitely felt I did). I think worth a visit, and I liked chatting to Lee while he caught the fish for me about his breeding SA fish escapades.Thought theyād have them in stock, they usually do. Must say they look very healthy.
What did you think of the place? Iāve not been a while, are they well stocked up currently? Stocking was quite low during covid which was understandable.
You've gotta keep them, they've got enormous spirit and personality in buckets, lots of interesting behaviour. The tank is even more captivating now they live in it!Very nice, they look in excellent condition - Iām very envious, theyāre definitely on my shortlist.
If it was a fight the pencils would decimate, they're very happy to barge any fish they consider in their way, they're like Londoners among tourists š even the apistos!š Iāll not show this to the ringleader of my embers who was pecking about on the substrate earlier.
I'm very glad you did all that spouting! š It was you that really put the seed of keeping them in my head, and I'm so glad you did. They have so much personality, I can totally see why you'd keep them alone in a tank, they're so watchable and funny.Yay, I don't sound like the only mad aquarist spouting out a love of pencilfish anymore.
If you think they look nice in a led lit tank you should see them in natural sunlight.
I really need to breed mine before they get too old. Canāt be having people paying 12-15quid for them ha.They had the coral pencils and they were BEAUTIFUL irl but omg that price
They were Ā£17 there š± Great healthy specimens but omg. Could've asked for a deal but I think even then it'd be a bit much! I knew I wanted around 12 pencils so that took them off the list for now, along with you saying that they're demon fish lmao. You definitely should breed them! You'll have a rush of people wanting them I'm sure. I think I will try to keep them in a few years maybe, now I know how fab the pencils are. Mine have already started breeding in the foliage, will be fascinating to see if any fry manage to make an appearance.I really need to breed mine before they get too old. Canāt be having people paying 12-15quid for them ha.
Glad you like the marginatus, pencil fish are great. As youāve noticed already, more cichlids like than a tetra.
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They really are, the way the pencils red fins match the tetras is fabulous. And after a week of keeping them, the tetras are DEFINITELY much more active and confident with the pencils around - they used to swim away when I came near, but now they follow the pencils lead and ignore me, or even come up to the front. The pencils have realised I mean tasty food times and are always happy to see me, and now the tetras are too. Huzzah! The tetras also school and play with eachother a lot more. My cardinals were always beautiful but I can appreciate them a lot more now! And very happy that they seem less afraid and more content šThe pencils and the tetra are definitely a great combo!
I LOVE IT šš
They are adorable!! Are they babies still? They look so tiny š¤Æthe itty bitty fishy committee...
This meme is tooooooooooo accurate š It's me every week on Seriouslyfish.com... Actually, time to go make that meme...I LOVE IT šš
They are adorable!! Are they babies still? They look so tiny š¤Æ
Edit: Also what are they lmao
That would be amazing tbh š they give me flashbacks to raising my baby apistos and how tiny and charming they were. I want l watched one move a leaf a few days ago and it was AMAZING - apparently dicrossus spend a lot of time flipping leaves searching for tasty treats, so I've added some new chestnut and beech leaves in.The itty bitty fishie committee is so cute, I wish they could stay that size forever š„°
Biotoecus? Like a tiny geophagus which is supposedly very peaceful. Not 100 percent sure about the schooling though.I wish there was a small schooling cichlid that would stay like that forever!
Welp.... that's another beauty for THE LIST ! Never heard of them before, they are very sweet.Biotoecus? Like a tiny geophagus which is supposedly very peaceful. Not 100 percent sure about the schooling though.