Subtletanks91 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Maybe some one on here can shed some light on this, tpt has left me answer less lol. So I'm interested in getting some killifish eggs and raising them. But I have a few questions. How do you store the un used eggs and how long do they last? How do you go about hatching them and raising them in a community tank? What are the uncommon species? What killifish that are uncommon stay 2" but no less than 1" long? I'm hoping someone on here can help me. I know Bryce I think has ordered some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Indeed I have. The types of egg hatching depends on the type of killie. Annuals need the drying out period, and some can go as long as 6 months. Other types of killes are live bearers, and still others are as simple as spawning mops and hatching. The babies are so small that almost any fish will eat then, so they have to be grown separately. Still doing my homework on them. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 Yea depends on the type, some also won't hatch unless in moss. Really all types, mine are live. Still not getting them to hatch still working on mine lol -Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 21, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 So as easy as it sound its not so easy lol. what are the more uncommon types Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 21, 2014 Report Share Posted June 21, 2014 I love killifish been studying them for years. When I have the time I'd love to get in to them. I wonder if there mono cryptic? Meaning they have a fossil record. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ctaylor3737 Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 So as easy as it sound its not so easy lol. what are the more uncommon types a lot are easy they are like anything the uncommon ones are harder. the national kilifish competition was in my town last month. And you guys think we're obsessed? they took it to a whole new level lol. some very expensive kilis at the auction.-Chris Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 The rarer it is, the more expensive. It doesn't necessarily go by beauty. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 22, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 I could understand that. If just say pit bulls were rare compared to labs, pits would sell for easily four times the amount a lab would. Same with fish. My co worker thought I was nuts or lieing when I told her that some plecos go for a couple hundred reaching into a thousand each. And she thought bn were expensive, but she has Jo idea of the lengths people go through to achieve breeding them, how rare and uncommon they are even if there ungly. What are you favorites killies? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 22, 2014 Report Share Posted June 22, 2014 My personal faves would be the annuals. They have some of the most bright and vivid colors. Don't know if I'll have any luck raising them, but I want to try. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 All found in Florida Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
High5's Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 last one is aggressive predatory .Pike killifish Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarValkyrie Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Pygmy sunfish?? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Okefenokee Pygmy Sunfish above But can't find breeding info on them. Unfortunately, the males only turn black during breeding. The fems stay a tannish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
LunarValkyrie Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 http://forum.nanfa.org/index.php/topic/3073-breeding-okefenokee-pygmy-sunfish/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Found this website too http://www.itrainsfishes.net/content/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Found this website too http://www.itrainsfishes.net/content/ Ah! The "Father" of modern killifish! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Yes sir. Interesting how many killi she breeds, and has found Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Some not even named as of yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I know which is very interesting, and surprisingly. Video of his fish room, showed more than 10-15 species with just number and no names. He is I think 64/65 right about now. And I believe is working on a book, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted June 23, 2014 Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 Yeah, he wants to put out 4 books, but we'll see how he does. with finally getting out 1. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted June 23, 2014 Author Report Share Posted June 23, 2014 I know I will buy it. I want to start building a library of books but I don't want the new era ones I want the old school ones, where the fish were first described, and the. The book generation after that as well which should be books ranged from 1905-1999. But trying to find them is agrevating. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I've been thinking bout getting some of these eggs, these is a beautiful fish to me Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 1, 2014 Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 'Tis purdy. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Subtletanks91 Posted July 1, 2014 Author Report Share Posted July 1, 2014 I may get some. Raise them in a tuppawarw doing daily water changes and then throw them in the 25 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Soothing Shrimp Posted July 2, 2014 Report Share Posted July 2, 2014 Go for it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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