241 photos.

[jordonsmum]

OMG !! I took 241 photos in the last 1/2 hour. Someone get me a life!!! :laugh:

[KnaveTO]

Oh... we have all been there... ROFL

[hp10BII]

I have no life...so let's see all 241 of 'em!!

[jordonsmum]

:laugh: ok, will do.

[CACAdmin]

If you're like me, that's 241 taken, 239 deleted! :laugh: ... so I guess we should expect about 2 or 3 pics?

[jordonsmum]

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[jordonsmum]

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[jordonsmum]

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[blainep]

Only 230 more to go !

Great looking shots.

[CACAdmin]

Some great shots... so I guess it's only me that has about a 1% success rate with photos (or did you secretly take something like 20,000 and these are the 'keepers' ? :DevilGrin: ). :nah: , guess not or you'd still be editing. :twitcy:

What I want to know is did you manage to get pics of each and every one of your fish or were there still some elusive ones?

[jordonsmum]

Some great shots... so I guess it's only me that has about a 1% success rate with photos (or did you secretly take something like 20,000 and these are the 'keepers' ? :DevilGrin: ). :nah: , guess not or you'd still be editing. :twitcy:

What I want to know is did you manage to get pics of each and every one of your fish or were there still some elusive ones?


LOL My cam doesn't hold enough pics for one of every fish...LOL Aahhhh I remember a time when I could coun't how many I had... ROFL. Now there's not a hope in ......... LOL
I took photos of groups because there are too many. I have TONS more photos but, MAN it takes for ever to download them onto photo bucket!!! Frustrating!!!

[jordonsmum]

THIS ONE IS FOR KAT!!!!! babies babies babies.... LOL
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/jordonsmum/lyretailswordfry003.jpg

[jordonsmum]

this is Jordons tank in his bedroom. He calls it his "sunken pirate treasure".. arrrrrrrrr
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/jordonsmum/100_6135.jpg

[jordonsmum]

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[Melody]

Very nice :smile: . What were the Rainbows sold to you as? They look like a cross between Axelrodi and Turquoise Rainbows. Rainbows are so photogenic.

The lyres are growing up fast - how old are they now?

[jordonsmum]

I mixed up some new photos and some old. That photo of the sword fry was prob taken about 2 months ago. They're quite large now and have all found new homes. I had to make space for the 45-50 that just dropped. Oh, and the new fish I've found an interest in...LOL

The yellow rainbows are (spelling) Bosemani and the others were sold as australian rainbows. I'll be looking for a few dwarf rainbows next and some black water tonic...LOL I really do like them. The color contrast between the rams/rainbows and swords is beautiful!!!

I'm eyeballing a 180gal now. I just have to figure out where to put it::D:

[happy_pitbull]

Love your ID sharks ! (Thats what they are right?)

Anyways, they are gorgeous ! What size tank are they in there?

And all your other fish are great as well, especially these

http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/jordonsmum/lyretailswordfry003.jpg

I love those !! Amazing color !!



Min

[jordonsmum]

They are ID sharks. The albino is 12" now and the black one is 13-14". They are sooo gentle. I haven't had any problems and I've had fish as small as young pigmy cory's in with them. Also jouvenile swordtails. They are actually timid of the other fish. The tank is a 125 gal and is 6 ft long. I'm looking at a 8ft long tank for them now, I think is 180 gals. The 125 just looks to small for them too me. :no:
http://i160.photobucket.com/albums/t174/jordonsmum/100_5408.jpg

[Melody]

Did you happen to rehome the swordtails in his tummy?

LOL Sorry, couldn't resist. Glad its working out, but I still wouldn't trust them. He must have his tummy full of other good stuff. :yes:

[jordonsmum]

Did you happen to rehome the swordtails in his tummy?

LOL Sorry, couldn't resist. Glad its working out, but I still wouldn't trust them. He must have his tummy full of other good stuff. :yes:

Actually it's funny you should say that. For the longest time I was feeding them HBH all veggie wafers. I read that as they get older their primary diet is veggie. I tried to switch to Hikary because I like that brand better for nutrients better and they stopped eating. Someone pointed out to me that Hikary brand has protien in it so they wouldn't touch it.
When I put in frozen foods every night they won't eat it and pace until I put in algae wafers for them. They don't wait long before swallowing them whole.
Don't worry, I'm watching them though. :yes:

[Melody]

Some say they prefer vegies as they age, but I've yet to see an omnivore or herbivore turn up their nose at live food....lol. They definitly wouldn't turn down a food just because there's some protein in it, they're omnivores... maybe they just didn't like it overall. If I recall correctly, they favour vegies as they age because they're easier to eat, not because they actually like it better.

I only mention it everytime so people realize its the exception, not the norm. Don't want people putting these things in with small fish and having a disaster happen:eek: .

The skittish part is typical - they've been known to bash their heads until they knock themselves out, then wake up and do it again. They'd probably be more calm in a school, but of course, that's not practical.

Certainly are eye-catching fish!

[jordonsmum]

So far 2 out of 2 haven't touched live food or frozen foods yet. I've been watching. They wait for the algae wafers patiently. They've all been together now for months and no disasters yet. I'll let cha know if that changes. I'm afraid i'm going to have to stick with my "gentle giant" theory until I experience something else. I will certainly post of something happens though. :yes: Have you kept ID sharks before??

[Melody]

LOL Heavens no, but I can read. So you stick to your theory, I'll stick to mine, which is seconded by countless experts. To be responsible I will warn people who want to keep these omnivore fish with small species. because as everyone knows, if its small enough to fit into a fish's mouth, it can be eaten. If you read up on them, you'll see the very same thing, including a list of foods recommended for them. If you feel yours are an exception, that's great, I hope it continues to work for you.

Thanks for posting the pic's!

[happy_pitbull]

They are gorgeous fish, and must be a blast to watch !! Their streamlined look, and shark like fins... amazing! And their big eyes and mouths ! I wish I had a tank they would fit in... but them growing up to 3ft long is too big for me...:( A miniature version would be nice :yes:


Thanks for sharing !



Min

[jordonsmum]

I posted a thread on the local classifieds for a small pond. I'd like to put them outside during the warm season.

[jordonsmum]

I'm trying to work out a deal with this guy.... He sounds interested in trading for my 125 gal with cash. I think the sharks would be a little happier until the summer when I could get them into a pond. http://www.usedvictoria.com/classified-ad/3902521&category=aquariums-fish