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Post by andy on Feb 16, 2007 11:33:30 GMT
Well the old tank has gone only to be replaced with a smaller, more manageable aquarium. This 20 gallon tank, measuring 30" x 15" x 12" will house nothing but guppies (apart from a trio of very small pygmy corydorus catfish). However, there is a special type of guppy called an Endler guppy which is a very similar but prettier version of the wild guppy. I've just bought a few males and despite lacking the large gaudy tails of the guppy, the Endler is a very pretty fish. Anyway, here's some pics. I have about 12 guppies/Endlers now and yesterday i heard the splashing of little fins when i think just about every female in my tank gave birth....i've got hundreds of babies now !!!....no wonder they call the the millions fish. This was the tank last week when i set it up  Set up now with plants and slate  One of my Endlers with some babies. To guage the size of the fry...the Endler is max 1" long  An ickle baby  |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 16, 2007 15:20:25 GMT
Looks good, Andy. With all those babies, you'll need a bigger tank!!  Keith |
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Post by Dutchy on Feb 16, 2007 16:53:32 GMT
Ditto the bigger tank. You can't send them in the post unfortunately.
They are very pretty.
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Post by Susie Snowdrop on Feb 16, 2007 18:14:21 GMT
Your tank looks fab Andy S x |
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Post by Deleted on Feb 18, 2007 8:52:23 GMT
Lovely healthy tank and happy fish - makes me want to start it up again.  |
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Post by andy on Feb 24, 2007 15:23:28 GMT
Quick update. tank has been looking good although i've been losing a lot of fish. Most guppies are so weak genetically these days that they are prone to so many diseases...in particular, guppy disease. Still got loads of babies and hopefully things will settle down and i can try to find some locally bred fish. Here's a pic i've just taken  |
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Post by madonplants on Feb 25, 2007 10:48:21 GMT
That is a shame, Andy. I presume it wasn't New Tank Syndrome? Can you claim off the shop you got them from, if not?
Keith
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