Re: Mixing Cichlids?

by **kizno1** on Thu Jul 29, 2010 6:20 pm

Haha. That will probably be the best way to work out stocking.

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:41 pm

Now I've gone and done it! Went and looked at killifish last evening! I like them too! Not the prices though!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:46 pm

Haha. What types do you like?
the other problem with some of them is they are annual fish so die after a year so some arnt really worth them money. some die after a year because where they come from theres a drought every year and the lakes dry out and kills them so they lay there eggs before the the drought then the eggs get dried out and then when the rain comes and the eggs get wet they hatch out and it all starts again.

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:53 pm

I did catch a little bit about the annuals and probably would avoid those as I
couldn't handle the losses. As for which ones I'd have to look again as there were several that caught my eye! No hurry as I have to investigate more!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 3:58 pm

Yh they wierd this is they seem to be some of th most expensive aswell. The only reason i would get some is if i planned on breeding them. Ive had mine about 6months now and there still going well but mine arent annuals so they should have a little longer yet.

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:05 pm

I have no idea how popular they are or how well they sell. I'd have to keep them alive before I could even consider breeding! Plus I need more space as it is! I have to talk my roommate into more shelves as we have a store of food for impending doom! Conspiracy theories and all!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:18 pm

There fairly easy to keep but most do best in a ph of about 6-7 and soft water but the water here is quite hard and they are doing fine in it. You need to set up a rack like mine for more tanks lol

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:25 pm

And what, put knick knacks on it? LOL. I need tanks before I bother with shelves. Besides people give shelving away before tanks!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:37 pm

No put more tanks on it. haha

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:44 pm

One of these days for sure! I'm getting frustrated trying to find cheap or free tanks so I'm relaxing my search a bit. Maybe it'll fall into my lap that way!
Plus I had my rent adjusted. Not in my favor of course!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:48 pm

It works like that sometimes.
Thats a pain refuse to pay tell them fish are more important lol

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:54 pm

Better not push my luck. They probably would prefer the fish over me!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:56 pm

Haha
Sure they wouldnt they dont have to do water changes for you lol

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:57 pm

Haha! And they don't have to bath me either! LOL!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 4:59 pm

Haha i would be a little worried if they did lol

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:04 pm

It would be a case of; be wary of strangers bearing gifts!

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:08 pm

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:11 pm

So where is your holiday this year? Fishing included?

by **kizno1** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:16 pm

Eygypt near the red sea. No fishing but im going snorkeling at one of the reefs which should be good but i would prefer to have a fishing rod with me aswell lol.
You going anywhere?

by **2tall** on Fri Jul 30, 2010 5:21 pm

That should be interesting! You need an underwater camera to take. Look forward to some pictures! A little spear fishing maybe? LOL!