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Second Hand Pat
04-08-2012, 09:14 AM
I made mention of getting a new 90 gallon for the F1 Cuipeua in the "Wild Tefe Spawn" thread. I set it up yesterday in the foyer and moved the F1 Cuipeua to it with their bio-media in a AC 100. I will be adding the sump to this tank soon. As you can see the Cuipeua are not happy being bunched around the wood. They are not use to the brighter light from the sun coming in the front door. Also many of the wood pieces are still floating. The heater position is temporary.

The tank is not complete yet. Needs a background, lights etc.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010098-1.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010101.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010102.jpg

I gave them a small amount of flake and they moved out a little looking for the food.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010103.jpg

YSS
04-08-2012, 09:38 AM
A new thread from Pat? Better post before this becomes a monster thread and get lost in it. :-)

Love the stand and yes, fish too.

Second Hand Pat
04-08-2012, 09:44 AM
Thanks Yun, made me laugh :)

Rummy
04-08-2012, 10:18 AM
Look at all that color! Aren't these the one's you were complaining about? :p
They are bigger than I thought! It will be great to see them out and about.

Second Hand Pat
04-08-2012, 10:54 AM
Anik, on the complain thing I was being a brat. They should be out and about in a day to two. Going from ceiling lights to natural daylight is a bit of a change for them. They were out and about last night with only the ceiling lights on.

Rummy
04-08-2012, 01:33 PM
Anik, on the complain thing I was being a brat.

Lol. I know. Thought it was funny. They really DO look great, though. I am sure they are going to be loving their new home. What background are you planning for them?
Sounds to me like pretty soon you will have a tank to look at anywhere you sit in the house. I was just jokingly pointing out an empty corner to my hubby today. I mentioned that another tank could go there. He instantly moved a chair into it. :o

Second Hand Pat
04-08-2012, 10:19 PM
Anik, a simple painted background. Considering a soft sage green. So this tank is in the foyer, there is one in the living room and the big tank in the family room so almost one in every room. Refuse to add any to a bedroom however. I do want to stay married lol.

This new 90 was Tom's idea :D...not mine.

Second Hand Pat
04-10-2012, 11:23 PM
This guys are starting to settle. They are still not in their full color. Also they are 11 months old and from Mark's second spawn last year.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/p1010116-1.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/p1010112-1.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/p1010120-1.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/p1010121.jpg

Eddie
04-10-2012, 11:35 PM
Nice fish Pat! Can't wait to see them develop more!

Second Hand Pat
04-10-2012, 11:42 PM
Nice fish Pat! Can't wait to see them develop more!

Me too Eddie. Should mature around 18 months. There is a timeline thread in the Amazon section on these guys showing their development since I received them last September.

Northwoods Discus
04-11-2012, 01:20 PM
Nice fish Pat. You have a very nice group of wilds. Will be keeping tabs on their development.
Bill

Second Hand Pat
04-11-2012, 06:57 PM
Thanks Bill, these guys will be joining the Cuipeua adults sometime in the future.

Second Hand Pat
04-22-2012, 08:40 PM
While the base color is still lite as sub-adult they are showing a bit more red.

This first fish is a lovely fish but it's gill cover was injured as a juvie. Just cannot bring myself to cull it.
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010039.jpg

Couple of group shots
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010029-1.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010028.jpg

A maybe semi-royal forming
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P1010025.jpg

Rummy
04-22-2012, 09:52 PM
Why would you need to cull it?

Second Hand Pat
04-22-2012, 10:10 PM
Some folks would consider it a defect.

zimmjeff
04-23-2012, 07:56 AM
a minor imperfection on a beautiful fish. no need to cull.

shoveltrash
04-23-2012, 08:38 AM
genetically still a nice fish ;)



I was just jokingly pointing out an empty corner to my hubby today. I mentioned that another tank could go there. He instantly moved a chair into it.LMFAO!!!!


can't wait to see the sage green Pat :). this is a nice tank!

Second Hand Pat
04-23-2012, 09:15 AM
a minor imperfection on a beautiful fish. no need to cull.


genetically still a nice fish ;)!

Very true guys :)


can't wait to see the sage green Pat :). this is a nice tank!

Thanks Trish, will have to paint the tank while up and running, not the best way.

zchauvin
05-05-2012, 09:05 PM
Pat they are looking very nice and very large also!!! Congrats

Second Hand Pat
05-05-2012, 09:09 PM
Pat they are looking very nice and very large also!!! Congrats

Thank Zach, two are going to be big fish and one will end up being a full royal with nice straight striations. Need to get some more pictures up.

zchauvin
05-05-2012, 11:12 PM
Yeah and you can see the royal easily. Those fish are turning out quite nice :)

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Second Hand Pat
05-10-2012, 08:34 PM
Yeah and you can see the royal easily. Those fish are turning out quite nice :)

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Thanks Zach

Second Hand Pat
05-10-2012, 08:44 PM
Pictures of each of the F1 Cuipeua I have. There are six. I am pretty sure the one full royal is a male. It is a big fish compared to the others. This first fish is a little different then the others, it may not be red based but blue based instead.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100076.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100075.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100074.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100059.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100073.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100071.jpg

Some tank shots and it still needs some work. A background and add it's sump system.
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100069.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100068.jpg
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100067.jpg

Full tank shot.
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100044.jpg

Second Hand Pat
05-10-2012, 08:46 PM
This boy is coming with me to Atlanta.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/Cuipeau%20Juvies/P5100046.jpg

zchauvin
05-10-2012, 08:48 PM
Man they're looking good pat

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Second Hand Pat
05-11-2012, 12:26 PM
Man they're looking good pat

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Thanks Zach, I am quite happy on how these guys are growing out.

NanDiscus
05-19-2013, 07:10 PM
Thanks Zach, I am quite happy on how these guys are growing out.

How happy are you these days? ;)


Nandi

Second Hand Pat
05-19-2013, 07:23 PM
Hi Nandi,

Actually going a bit crazy. Need to downsize a bit ;)

Pat

zchauvin
06-17-2013, 08:36 PM
Good lord Pat, it's been a while and those guys are gorgeous... Last time I commented I don't think I realized the difference and just how much color they had gained. Care to show updated pics especially of the guy you brought to Atlanta??

Second Hand Pat
06-18-2013, 12:33 AM
Hi Zach, here is the fish I was taking to Atlanta but ended up taking a different one.

This is one fire red fish and I do not feed color enhancers.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/DSC_2490_zpsba14148f.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/Second_Hand_Pat/media/DSC_2490_zpsba14148f.jpg.html)

Other tank mates.

Same fish
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/DSC_2493_zpse3cfca7e.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/Second_Hand_Pat/media/DSC_2493_zpse3cfca7e.jpg.html)
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/DSC_2492_zpsc8e6660f.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/Second_Hand_Pat/media/DSC_2492_zpsc8e6660f.jpg.html)
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/DSC_2489_zpse308261e.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/Second_Hand_Pat/media/DSC_2489_zpse308261e.jpg.html)

This one is aiming to be a royal
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/DSC_2486_zps814aad3e.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/Second_Hand_Pat/media/DSC_2486_zps814aad3e.jpg.html)
http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/DSC_2487_zpsd8742c7b.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/Second_Hand_Pat/media/DSC_2487_zpsd8742c7b.jpg.html)

zchauvin
06-18-2013, 08:03 AM
Those guys are beautiful pat, I really wish I would have gotten some last go round lol.

Second Hand Pat
06-18-2013, 08:11 AM
Thanks Zach, the one fire red fish is a Curua from NJ Discus and the other two are from Mark.

zchauvin
06-18-2013, 10:30 AM
That last one- the royal to be is looking absolutely stunning. Which one did you end up bringing to Atlanta?

Second Hand Pat
06-18-2013, 10:35 AM
A Uatuma royal blue from John.

zchauvin
06-18-2013, 10:52 AM
A Uatuma royal blue from John.

Oh ok cool, how'd you do? Was it like a little competition type deal or just show for fun with the other discus people lol

Second Hand Pat
06-18-2013, 03:04 PM
Zach, my fish are not selected for judging but I do not expect it to be. I was happy that it make it to the show alive. adapted to its show tank and presented itself well. This is at the NADA 2012 show. Here is the fish.

http://i925.photobucket.com/albums/ad95/Second_Hand_Pat/2012%20NADA%20Discus%20Show/P6220035.jpg (http://s925.photobucket.com/user/Second_Hand_Pat/media/2012%20NADA%20Discus%20Show/P6220035.jpg.html)

zchauvin
06-18-2013, 03:43 PM
Maybe next time!!! And it looks good

Second Hand Pat
06-18-2013, 03:47 PM
Thanks Zach but honestly he was a bit plain.

zchauvin
06-18-2013, 08:32 PM
Ah well, still looks good to me and I got in touch with mark but his breeding pair is gone!!! Now I'm upset lol, like I said I missed that oppurtunity for sure. Well I'll be on here substantially more than before now so keep the updated coming!

blueluv
06-21-2013, 11:53 PM
You have some beautiful wilds Pat. Also love the wood floor. . It's easier to maintain than carpet.

Second Hand Pat
06-22-2013, 12:09 AM
You have some beautiful wilds Pat. Also love the wood floor. . It's easier to maintain than carpet.

Thanks Chris, I love the wood floors too but carpet is more forgiving with water then wood.

zchauvin
06-25-2013, 03:52 PM
Pat, your doing what kind of feeding and wc ?