Re: My Heckels have settled
If you are talking about the background, it's from Tapp Plastics.
Very common popular distributor and usage. I bought the taupe
color, which is between white and tan. Almost light grey. With the
tannins from the almond leaves, it works out great. I have it outside
on the back.
Re: My Heckels have settled
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wannafish
Here are some pics of an update with my tank of Heckles.
After a water change they exhibit some nice colors.
The dark one as been that way for quite awhile. Even though
it is the smallest. I think it might be female. And it has it's own
territory. I also have some colored led lights, one green and
one magenta. Tank is 60 gallon with driftwood.
Water change 75% and 25% aged tap.
I'm glad you took out most of the twigs sticking out horizontally, it made me a little nervous... I'm jealous of your sexy discus, all mine are older juvies ( teenagers? ) right now.... Good luck with them !!!
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Any current updates? The change you made to the background color and subsequent change (improved) behavior was brilliant.
Re: My Heckels have settled
Yes, an update.
Unfortunately, I have lost around three fish. I had 7 flourishing quite well.
Then two came down ill quickly. I don't know what it was. They turned dark
one day, two days later, died. I didn't even have chance to quarantine and
give meds. I didn't even know what it could be. I figured stomach problems.
Seemed like the flu was spreading. I have two remaining and waiting for
John to come back live with some news and fish. The two are lonely and
subdued. They need company.
Re: My Heckels have settled
It's been awhile since I posted here so I thought I would give an update
Life in the 60 gallon has been pretty good, although I have lost some of the
heckles due to stomach problems I presume. All of a sudden they quit eating,
darken up and dissipate away. It seems like I am plagued with the same problem.
I have tried medication but things happen
quickly. I think I should do a deworming treatment. Need to read up on it.
I move the driftwood around a little
every so often to change their environment, but all in all everything is thriving.
I haven't had any other wilds, but I enjoy watching my Heckles, hardly any
hostilities. Just Peace.
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I have some pics. I only have three fish now.
They all seem happy. And love feeding time.
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Caught two fish showing off some color at the right time.
My water has some tannins in it right now and they seem to
show more color because of it.