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    Hi all. Have a little update w/pics. I concluded there wasn't enough filtration w/these guys because its a 55gal. w/6 juvies and i am slacking on w/c's. So i added another hob aquaclear filter. Its only the smallest one they have but i am not buying another filter seeing i will be putting up my 150gal. hopefully by next weekend. I plan on putting all the fish together, but i am not totally sure about the alenqers yet.
    These guys seemed unhappy to me so that is why i added a "Little" more filtration. Seems to help.... anyway here r the fish as of 7am this morn.





    Its real hard getting a good pic w/o shadows or glare because of the setup. I tried to get them to the top but "not"! They have cut down eating quite a bit but i think there appatites r gonna come back. I no they will still grow, but i am anxious to see this. I want to see what they look like when they r adults. Oh, btw, that heater u see is not in the tank. Its in the back on the stand. The water was getting tooo hot so i took it out. I have been having heater probs lately, but now, keeping fingers crossed, everything is evening out. Thanks for the look!
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    Eileen, they look wonderful. You are doing a great job growing them out.

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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    thanks adrian. It sure is alot of work and food. I have a feeling it will all be worth it in the end. I can just imagine what people do w/ a fishroom. wow
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    They are lovely and I am sure you are proud. I think you will be happy with them. Oh and I am sure it's only a matter of time untill you get the fishroom. Just think gadgets.

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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    Eileen,
    They do look very good...and they are growing well from your care. One thing I think you may want to try working on is the lighting and background....If you set that tank up with a light colored background it may help with the photos and will really bring out the colors more.

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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    Quote Originally Posted by brewmaster15 View Post
    Eileen,
    They do look very good...and they are growing well from your care. One thing I think you may want to try working on is the lighting and background....If you set that tank up with a light colored background it may help with the photos and will really bring out the colors more.

    hth,
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    Really? Wow, wish i would have known that before. I will work on that. Thanks Al....
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    I dunno....Between you, Jose and Brian.....You guys are just showin off now!!
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    Quote Originally Posted by bastalker View Post
    I dunno....Between you, Jose and Brian.....You guys are just showin off now!!

    LMAO! Gotta keep ya in the loop Mark
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    Hey...I can get some more here pretty quick ya know!!

    Have no fear!! I will be in the next contest!!
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    Quote Originally Posted by bastalker View Post
    Hey...I can get some more here pretty quick ya know!!

    Have no fear!! I will be in the next contest!!
    I think u would do excellent. Heck, ur fish look like ours, u would win imo..

    where r the pics....?
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    I dont have them anymore Eileen...

    http://forum.simplydiscus.com/showthread.php?t=63553
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    Way to rub it in Eileen!
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    Default Re: 5/18/08

    Yeah thanks guys!!
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