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    Default Oct. 30th. Update

    This should be my last update before the fish get moved into their new home. I acquired a 90 gallon tank and will be setting it up next week. The plan is to keep it bare bottom but I will be adding a couple of potted amazon swords and maybe a piece of driftwood with anubius nana attached. It will have 2 small sponge filters and the canister that is on the current tank. With the additional filtration and planted material I'm hoping to reduce the amount and frequency of water changes.

    You can see from these photos I have an algae problem that has been getting progressively worse. I shortened the light duration but then I realized (duh) it was getting blasted by the halides from the display tank. The new tank is going in the same room so I'm gonna have to rig up some kind of shield so I don't have to deal with the algae.

    I tried for half an hour to get some kind of quality shots but failed miserably. Hopefully the new glass tank with no scratches will help. Then again maybe it's the camera. Then again maybe it's just me.















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    Wow Steve, that guy in the second picture down looks huge !
    What a variety in color and patterns, they all look awesome. Impossible for me to pick a favorite out of that group.
    Looking forward to seeing your new tank.
    Take care
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    Thanks Bill, that's Spike. He's turning out to be one of my favorites.

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    Outstanding Steve! They are gorgeous! Love their deep color. Great work my friend. Can't wait to see them in their new home.

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    Looking good my friend!

    Well done!

    Best wishes!
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    Steve,
    WOW. spike is huge!!! nacho has incredible color. They all look beautiful. I can not wait to see them in their new home. It is amazing how well your group is doing. good luck in transferring them and please post an update when they settle in.

    Kenny

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    Thanks Eddie! Thanks Chad! Thanks Kenny! I'm looking forward to getting a new tank started.

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    Default Re: Oct. 30th. Update

    Quote Originally Posted by calihawker View Post


    This one would be my fav...





    ...if I could pick one over the others
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    Quote Originally Posted by Ed13 View Post
    This one would be my fav...




    ...if I could pick one over the others

    That is a beautiful fish. THey are all gorgeous but that one in particular I love also. Looks like it has flames on the top and bottom. Great job!!
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    Wow Steve, they look super! I love their colors and shapes and they look HUGE. Looking forward to seeing them in their new tank.

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    Hey Steve,

    Fish are looking great. Hard to pic a fav. Spike is a monster and good looking but I think I might have to side with Eddie on this. That one is beautiful. It's amazing the variety of patterns that are showing up in these challenge fish.

    Kirk

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    Thanks Ed, Raul, that one has the brightest markings for sure.

    Thanks Chris, got the stand put in for the new tank today just cinder blocks and a plywood base. It's not gonna be real pretty but I don't think the fish will notice.


    Kirk, yeah the best thing is the differences from that one to the solid golden nacho and those in between. Very very cool. Great stock!

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    They Look GREAT Steve. Keep up the good work.

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    Default Re: Oct. 30th. Update

    looking great Steve-O! i love the wide color variety you have going. they also have great shape. i remember you saying something about leaving the hobby due to an opportunity, any update on that? i'm sorry if i missed it in another post or something. you have such a great job so far Steve

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    You can see from these photos I have an algae problem that has been getting progressively worse. I shortened the light duration but then I realized (duh) it was getting blasted by the halides from the display tank. The new tank is going in the same room so I'm gonna have to rig up some kind of shield so I don't have to deal with the algae.

    My solution to alge Rick

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