Soothing Shrimp Posted August 24, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 24, 2014 I think you'll really lik ethem, Subtle. I just don't have the patience for storing eggs, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 Just some pics of the belly sliders perching in the moss "tree." It seems as if being off the ground may be hardwired into their psyche. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted August 28, 2014 Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 I think I got some belly sliders to from the first hatching of the nigripinnis sagastome. Maybe 2 out of ten are swimming normally. The chacoensis how wr I have about 50 fry. More than I know what to do with lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 28, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 28, 2014 If my theory is correct- which is why we need this research- then both swimmers and belly sliders should give the standard round of fry. This could very well change the whole killi breeding game for killi breeders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Well has anyone ever tried breeding belly sliders. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 The common advice seems to be that they are doomed so better off to not raise them if you see them. So far, I seem to be notice the theory is heading out to be wrong. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 It would really depend on the strength of the fish. If the fish has the fill to survive. The instict to and your caring for them the best you can it will thrive. I have a guppy with a bent back from coming out deformed live for two years. so I think two people researching this to put that concencus to rest is good. Btw did you buy peat to breed them in? Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chibikaie Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Actually, it also depends on if anything other than the swim bladder has been affected. If you don't have a mature liver or kidneys, you're only going to last as long as they do. Can't really tell in animals this size until you see how they do. They sound like they're doing great, though. I hope they make it and breed! Soothing Shrimp 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I bought peat granules for the aquarium. What I'd like to do is put them in a coffee grinder and make it a powder. Then after eggs are laid, put it through a flour sifter and collect the eggs to store. Don't know how well that will work, but in theory it should work. heh Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mystiknitelite Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Do these spawn in peat or a spawn mop? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 Most people use peat moss for these, but there are a couple of people whom have tried mops. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 I think moss is easiest he peat I mean. Most killies are either substrate divers or substrate spawners. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted August 29, 2014 Author Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 The reason why most people use peat is to avoid mold/fungus when storing the eggs. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted August 29, 2014 Report Share Posted August 29, 2014 That seems to be the general consensus. Plus it's easier to pull a tupaware with peat in it and eggs and then drain the water till it's almost dry and store them than picking eggs from a mop, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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