I know it is not discus but.....

[John_Nicholson]

If anyone is interested in killifish the Dallas club will be having a show and auction this weekend. There will be 3 speakers at this years show....I guess I should say 2 good speakers and then me.....but it will be loads of fun. For info chekout www.dallaskillifish.com

-john

[diskboy]

pretty fish

[lhforbes12]

John,
That's a pretty fish, what is it? Is it an annual?

Larry

[lhforbes12]

Ooops, double posted

[Kindredspirit]

John,
That's a pretty fish, what is it? Larry

A Killifish?:p


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[John_Nicholson]

Thank.

Yep its an annual

Nothobranchius kilomberoensis minepa TAN 00-14

-john

This is a N. nega nega

[Kindredspirit]

I really like these John! Are they kept alone or in a commnunity tank? The colors are so vibrant! Oh dear ~ this isnt a good thing I like them:( Can you post more pics John?


Thanks!


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[lhforbes12]

A Killifish?:p


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[Kindredspirit]

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Feels GOOD to get YOU for once:D I want these fish Larry! Thanks JOHN;) !


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[lhforbes12]

Marie,
Yep! They are certainly beautiful! I asked John if they were annuals though, since most Killies are. To me they are a bit of trouble, since you have to have them breed, then take and store the eggs, then let them open at a later date. It has always seemed too much bother to me. No doubt about it though, Killies are some of the most beautiful freshwater fish. The fact that they only live for months has always bothered me, but I guess that's just life in the big pond.

John,
I take it you belong to a Killi Club? Do you trade and/or sell them?

Larry

[Kindredspirit]

Sooooooo......what happens if you do not store the eggs? You ........are outta fish? Wow~



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[John_Nicholson]

I am in a couple of killifish clubs and I do sell eggs and fish from time to time.

A real quick leason in killies....With annuals you have to dry and store the eggs. I have my fish spawn in peat. About once a week I pour the peat into a net and squeeze out the water. You then let it dry in newspaper for about 30 minutes. I label a freezer bag and put the peat in there. Throw it in the bottom of a closet somewhere for a couple of months. When you put it into water the eggs will hatch in about 4 hours. With the non-annuals you do not have to do this. They really are not very hard to do. My annuals live between 1 and 2 years (most people get about 9 months out of them but I change water on mine every night..go figure....) Non-annuals live about like live bearers. In a planted tank you will never run out of fish. Killifish normally spawn everyday. Many of the nothos start as early as 3 weeks. I will post some more pics tommorw from work.

-john

[AmberC]

Ooooh! I love killifish! I have not kept them yet but have thought about them more than several times. I actually almost bought some a year ago, but went with something different instead.

Very cool!
Amber

[John_Nicholson]

N. eggersi ruhoi red

[John_Nicholson]

N. guentheri zanabar

[John_Nicholson]

N. eggersi solid blue

[John_Nicholson]

N. patrizzi

[John_Nicholson]

N. korthausae mafia island

[Kindredspirit]

Thanks John! How big do they get? I was thinking guppie size? They look hella big tho in some of your pics!!


I need a new tank man:(

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[John_Nicholson]

Depending on the species anywhere from 1 to 3 inches normally. They are a few that will get to the 5 to 6 inch mark. You can also checkout www.aka.org for info.

-john

[gary1218]

Looks REALLY good John. I almost got into these but decided on the dart frogs instead :)

Did you miss me at the ACA? I couldn't talk Ron into going. Even though I'm out of discus now I still wanted to go an PARTY!!!!!!!

GARY

[mench]

Couldn't make it this year Gary..Next year I AM going!!!.....I fugure by then you will be back into Discus LOL

Mench

[John_Nicholson]

I missed both of you sorry SOB's this year.....and even Steve...LOL. I expect to see all of ya'll next year.

-john

[AmberC]

Gorgeous! :D They remind me so much of bettas

Amber